The ultimate Pre-employment preparation & knowledge program for people interested in,
or considering a career in becoming
a train driver in Australia.
Take the first step on your journey to becoming a train driver..... today!
Step 1 - Choose your course!
RailReady - This series of lessons best suits someone who has no knowledge of the industry at all, and if you've asked yourself questions like;
"How do you get a job as a train driver", "what's it like", "what sort of trains are there to drive", "could I make a good train driver", "where would I even begin to start" ....and more - even if you know absolutely nothing about trains, then this course is for you!
Even if you DO know a bit about trains in general, are you prepared for life in the industry as a full time worker? Is how you think the job will be, really how it is?
Train Driving (like any job) has both benefits and drawbacks - we go over these at length in this handy little series of lessons that helps you be rail - ready for a career on the rails either way.
RailReady helps you BE ready!
FastTrack - Once you've completed RailReady - or if you already know for sure that train driving is for you, then FastTrack helps you find & prepare for applying for traineeships.
This includes practical tips for knowing what's typically ahead of the applicant throughout the recruitment & selection processes - things like selection centres, aptitude & psychometric testing, the medical assessment and more!
FastTrack IS your fast track to getting a foot in the door of your new career!
MainLine - Once you've completed FastTrack and you become ready to start learning about the typical training & assessment processes ahead of you - including an introduction to railway fundamental principles - without the overwhelm or confusion between different states or operations, then MainLine has got you covered!
In addition, MainLine also looks at career expansion possibilities and options for train drivers after qualification, as well as helpful hints and tips for staying safe & aware once you settle into the job.
OR - buy The complete PreTrain BUNDLE of all 3 courses, and receive a discount!
Click on a course or bundle below to begin!
Hi I'm Hamish
I'm the creator of PreTrain and I am also your virtual trainer for the different programs within.
As a currently qualified & active train driver and train driver trainer / assessor for over 15 years, this program is the culmination of thousands of hours of thoughts, ideas, discussions with trainee drivers, other drivers and interested people, to bring together a simplified package to help new people get a basic overview of the rail industry in Australia, and how to get a start in it, in a self-paced, easy to understand and follow way.
I am now delighted and very excited, to present to you the PreTrain program - with all 3 of its courses, ready to help you take the next step in your train driving career - no matter what stage you're at.
Welcome aboard!