In showing our support for the communities in which we work and serve Gemco Rail continue to support The Mai-Wel Group. Mai-Wel has been providing employment and disability support and services in the Maitland community for over 62 years. Mai-Wel works with local businesses, to...
Engenco is pleased to announce that Gemco Rail will bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing and bearing maintenance to the Pilbara region in an industry-first. Gemco Rail will partner with Rio Tinto, and Qiqihar Railway Rolling Stock (QRRS), supported by the Western Australian State Government to bring local iron ore rail car manufacturing...
Drivetrain expands into Kalgoorlie features in Australian Mining magazine. Drivetrain’s longstanding relationships with leading international driveline component and equipment brands allows Drivetrain to enhance and improve mining maintenance programs and operations across the industry....
The Drivetrain business development team are excited to attend the International Mining And Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) being held over three days from 24-27th October at Melbourne Showgrounds. Visit us at stand B5 where our experienced Drivetrain team will demonstrate our broad range of products and services!...
CERT delivers High Risk Training in Bunbury. The Centre for Excellence in Rail Training, trading as CERT Training, is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that commenced operations in 2003 and continues to provide compliant, responsive, flexible and innovative training, assessment and consultancy services to the rail...
Drivetrain partnership features in Australian Mining magazine. A 20-year partnership between Drivetrain Australia and supplier Dana Spicer has evolved over the years to support the ever changing demands of the mining industry....
Drivetrain proudly features in the Australian Mining Magazine! Driving change underground at Darlot! Drivetrain has pledged its support in ensuring Red 5 unlocks the maximum potential of two brand-new Kovatera UT99 underground utility vehicles that were delivered to the Darlot mine in November last year....
On Thursday 28th May 2020, the CERT Queensland Office participated in Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea. Lots of delicious treats were shared while maintaining social distance requirements as COVID-19 continues. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is an event used to raise funds for those battling with cancer. CERT-Q hope...
The requirements and levels of rail medicals can be confusing. Whether you’re operating a locomotive or carrying out track maintenance, safety is always the top priority in the rail industry. Securing employment within the rail industry and obtaining a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) card requires a particular type...
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail project will see more than 1,700km of rail comprising of 13 individual projects between Brisbane and Melbourne transform the way freight is moved around the country. ARTC recently identified a shortage of qualified workers locally for the Parkes to Narromine (P2N) section...
CERT is pleased to announce and welcome Tony as EGM of the newly established division within the Engenco Group – known as Workforce Solutions, which encompasses CERT and Momentum. We can now fully leverage the passion and build the synergies of our two people focussed businesses. Tony’s proven capability...
What is a Rail Industry Worker (RIW) Card? A RIW Card is an identification card which includes a link to an electronic record of a worker’s details as relevant to their work on a rail network. It includes personal identification, medical levels and the competencies and accreditations...
With the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic we continuously reflect on how we can protect our customers and their staff, CERT employees and our contractors. CERT have already taken a shift from providing training in person and are exploring the option to provide training on-line via virtual classroom instead...
With the World Health Organisation assessing COVID-19 as a pandemic we reflect on how we can protect our customers, employees and our contractors. Our priority is to provide and maintain a safe environment for our customers, employees and contractors to safely maintain operations and continue to...
13 March 2020 until further notice – The Engenco Group have implemented the following communication to all visitors and contractors as a condition of entry. These Conditions of Entry are to be read, understood and accepted before access can be granted. The Engenco Group is committed to provide...
CERT Monthly update – CERT Victoria has kicked off 2020 with both rail theory and practical class sessions for different nationally recognised Units of Competency running smoothly from the 2nd January. Pictured is our first 2020 class in TLIB-3102 – Adjust Rail. This unit will enhance the...
Why do I need the ARTC National Track Safety Awareness Course? The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) National Track Safety Awareness course is an induction training package specifically designed for any employee, contractor seeking access to, working in or around or moving products across the track or rail land...
Watco employs a diverse and varied range of currently competent Train Drivers with experience driving a myriad of locomotives both in Western Australia, Nationally and Internationally. In 2014, Watco Management approached CERT to discuss an opportunity to issue its Train Drivers with a nationally recognised Qualification for their...
Samsung approached CERT to assist in creating a suite of training materials to ensure Employees and Contractors were aware of their safeworking requirements within the rail corridor. These materials were to be delivered to workers on the Pilbara Roy Hill project which involved the construction of...
The rail industry employs around 60,000 people Australia-wide, with roles ranging from train drivers and track maintainers to hand signallers and safety managers. A career in rail offers unique opportunities, though you’ll need to start with the right qualifications. This is where CERT (Nationally Recognised...