On this page you will find information and links to protection officer reference material, training documents and information to be recognised and activated to conduct safeworking on the UGLRL CRN.
Quick links for protection officers:
- Network access
- Network operations
- CNLA's
- TOC and track diagrams
- Printable network forms
- Network rules and procedures
Network requirements 2024
Protection officers must have current UGLRL safeworking roles within RIW in order to obtain work on track methods/authorities. There are additional network specific requirements including ETW, Siding Protection and Alternative train order that must be completed and current in RIW.
Once all requirements have been met, a request for activation from an authorised representative of your primary employer is to be sent to: learning@uglregionallinx.com.au.
Please note this request must come from your primary employer, any other requests will be rejected.
Further information will be distributed on RIW Industry News, and via Vircarda push notifications.
Protection officer training and briefing material
All UGLRL protection officer material is available via the links below.
Please download or view the briefing material and review the applicable UGLRL network rules and procedures prior to attempting assessment.
All assessment material is available via RIW eLearning that can be assigned by your employer or RIW manager.
For further information regarding mandatory competencies for UGLRL, please visit the railway industry worker competence page.
- Alternative train order presentation
- Siding Protection presentation
- ETW Learner Package
- ETW V Learner Package
Please note: Access issues to the RIW eLearning portal can be resolved by contacting the RIW service desk on 1300 101 682 or info@riw.net.au.
Access issue to ETW can be resolved by contacting the 4TEL Shift Technician on 02 4028 9810.
Online inductions and assessments
Once the required roles have been created for you, your employer or RIW manager can assign the required briefings via RIW eLearning.
- UGLRL induction (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL117)
- UGLRL Critical Risks (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL118)
- UGLRL ETW PO 2-4 (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL120)
- UGLRL-ETW V (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL128)
- UGLRL Siding Protection (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL129)
- UGLRL Alternative Train Order (delivered by E-Learning in RIW Code: EL130)