Protection Officer (PO) Recertification 2022

Protection Officer (PO) Recertification

What do I need to be recertified?

You need to have completed the following:

1. Safety Critical Communication training (if you have not already gained this unit of competency)
2. Online assessment for each PO level (1 to 4)
3. Practical infield ASB Assessment

Safety Critical Communication training

Safety Critical Communication training has been available since 2018. POs must complete TLIF0008 - Apply Safety Critical Communication in the Rail Corridor prior to 30 November 2022.
Note: Statement of Attainment (SOA) must state it is issued for training materials licensed by TfNSW.

Online Assessment

POs must complete the online assessment for which they require to be recertified. (PO level 1 to 4)

Practical Assessment

The Worksite Protection core process will be assessed infield using Absolute Signal Blocking (ASB) as follows:

*Offsite planning
*Onsite validation
*Conduct prework brief
*Implement protection
*Complete and assure

PO Recertification Assessment Schedule

• June 2022 to June 2023 - Practical Infield Assessments
• August 2022 to 30 November 2022 – Online Assessments

How to Enrol

• Sydney Trains POs: Line Managers & Competency Managers will arrange enrolment
• All others: Email learning@transport.nsw.gov.au

PO Recertification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found here.