Introduction to the PreTrain Rail Ready course
Benefits & drawbacks of becoming a train driver
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The basic requirements to meet to become a Trainee Train Driver (11:33)
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Benefits of becoming a train driver (29:13)
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Perceived drawbacks of becoming a train driver (53:04)
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Addressing some old myths & other misconceptions (15:08)
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Ideal attributes & characteristics of a Trainee Train driver (14:54)
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Section 1 - quiz 1
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Section 1 - quiz 2
Module 2 - Understanding career path options in rail
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2.0 The two roads in - Internal and External pathways to train driving & Australian railway history 101 (8:11)
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2.1 Internal pathway overview (4:52)
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2.2 External pathway overview (6:05)
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2.3 INTERNAL recruitment - passenger or freight & bulk railways (14:13)
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2.4 EXTERNAL recruitment - passenger or freight & bulk railways (7:31)
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2.5 All other trains & railways - other possibilities to consider (3:11)
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2.6 Heritage railways (volunteer / hobbyist) (5:38)
Module 3 - Finding trainee driver opportunities & applying
Module 4 - the application, testing & selection process explained
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4.0 The initial application process (3:58)
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4.1 Potential online assessment tasks - safety aptitude & mechanical reasoning (7:41)
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4.2 The selection centre process (7:09)
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4.3 Psychometric testing explained (7:24)
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4.4 The interview process (8:56)
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4.5 Medical assessment - Rail Safety Critical Category 1 medical (10:50)
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4.6 Reference checks, application time frames & next steps (9:02)
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4.7 What to do (and NOT do) if you're unsuccessful the first time (8:03)
Module 5 - Introduction to railway fundamentals
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5.0 Introduction to Module 5 & overview of the training ahead - theory & practical (5:10)
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5.1 Preparing for your first day in school & the theory training ahead (13:25)
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5.2 Introduction to the rail corridor & track fundamentals (17:04)
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5.3 Introduction to safeworking (16:58)
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5.4 Introduction to railway signals (19:05)
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5.5 Introduction to safety critical communications (7:21)
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5.6 Introduction to rollingstock - power units (8:13)
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5.7 Introduction to rollingstock - carriages, wagons & trailer units (4:26)
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5.8 Practical training & route knowledge (9:14)
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5.9 Assessment & qualification (12:47)
Module 6 - after qualifying as a driver & career adv opp
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6.1 Your first twelve months as a qualified driver and beyond (6:49)
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6.2 Industrial relations, unions, management & you (6:50)
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6.3 Building your knowledge, qualifications & experience options (2:51)
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6.4 Internal & External career path options - driving and beyond (6:16)
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6.5 General life planning, coaching, investing & expansion outside the job (4:37)
