Rail Signalling Courses
JMDR Signals Training
JMDR was established in 2008 and since its conception has become a leading supplier of Rail Signalling Services in Australia, India, and UK. A leading factor in JMDR’s success has been its investment in the Professional Development & Training of its employees.
Training for our employees was not always readily available within the Sydney Region and we firmly believe that high quality industry recognised training should be accessible for any person working within the Rail Signalling Industry. With this in mind, we have an agreement in place with Sydney Trains & TfNSW to deliver a selection of their Signalling Courses on their behalf.
All participants who attend and pass the course will receive a Statement of Completion which will be accepted by Sydney Trains when submitted as part of an application for a Certificate of Competence.
Our Training Facility
Signalling courses that do not require a practical element can either be delivered at our Sydney CBD Office OR at the client’s site. Signalling courses that do contain a practical element will be delivered at Petersham Training Centre.
Access to and Working in a Live Signalling Location
- The aim of the course is to equip participants with the required knowledge to access and work safely in live signalling locations within the Sydney Trains network
Basic Railway Signalling Principles
- This training course aims to equip you with the required knowledge to be able to explain the purpose of the signalling system, its history and the key elements that make up the NSW Sydney Trains railway signalling system.
Signalling Principles 1
- The aim of the course is to provide participants with the required knowledge to explain the part Signaling and control systems play in the safe and reliable operation of the rail network.
Signalling Principles 2
- This course aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to be able to explain the part Signalling and control systems play in the safe and reliable operation of the rail network.
Signal Circuit Inspection & Testing (TfNSW ST46)
- This course aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to undertake signalling inspection and testing within the rail network.
Sydney Trains - Safeworking Practices & Maintenance Procedures (EI40)
- This training course covers the signalling maintenance procedures used in the Sydney Trains network and the safeworking requirements that need to be met by personnel working on the signalling systems.
Route Set Interlocking (4 days) (EI16)
- This course covers the signalling maintenance procedures used in the Sydney Trains network and the SafeWorking requirements that need to be met by personnel working on the signalling systems.
Access to and Working in a Live Signalling Location
The aim of the course is to equip participants with the required knowledge to access and work safely in live signalling locations within the Sydney Trains network.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Define the purpose of a Signalling System
- Define ACCESS to LIVE locations
- Define WORKING in LIVE Locations
- Understand the importance of:
- Not interfering with signalling circuits and equipment
- Incident reporting
- Keys and secturity of signalling locations
- Working close to live signalling circuits and equipment.
Course Duration: 1 day
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $425 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, Level 3, 263 Clarence St, Sydney, 2000
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
Upon sucessful completion of this course all candidates will recieve a JMDR Statement of Completion. This certificate is recognised by the TfNSW realm. Candidates who complete the course but do not pass the written assessment will be issued a statement of attendance.
Candidates wishing to gain a Sydney Trains Certificate of Competence (allowing them to undertake work in a live location) must also be assessed against Sydney Trains Competency Assessment Tool - MN S 43002.
COVID Notice
All participants who attend JMDR training will be required to complete a questionnaire to confirm the following:
- You have not received a positive test for Covid-19 in the last 7 days
- You do not live with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or who has Covid-19 symptoms in the last 7 days
- You are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
For any queries regarding these matters please contact training@jmdr.com
Basic Railway Signalling Principles
At the end of this course participants should be able to:
- Explain the NSW rail industry structure
- Define the purpose of a signalling system
- Explain the evolution of the railway system
- Identify how some accidents have influenced Signalling and Control Systems
- Explain the architectures used for signalling and control systems in Sydney Trains
- Describe the five key elements of the signalling system
- Define the terms failsafe and safeworking
- State the different safeworking systems in use in Sydney Trains
Course Duration: 1 day
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $495 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, Level 3, 263 Clarence St, Sydney, 2000.
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course all candidates will receive a JMDR Statement of Completion. This certificate is recognised by the TfNSW realm. Candidates who complete the course but do not pass the written assessment will be issued a statement of attendance.
Signalling Principles 1
This training course aims to equip you with the required knowledge to be able to explain the purpose of the signalling system, its history and the key elements that make up the NSW Sydney Trains railway signalling system:
The course contains the following modules:
- Signalling Interfaces
- Signaling NomenclatureTrack Circuits and Relays
- Overview of Signaling Equipment
- Level Crossings
- Overview of Signalling Power Distribution
- Types of Control Systems
Course Duration: 4 days (including 1 day of Basic Signalling Principles)
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $1,895 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, 12 Memorial Avenue, Ingleburn
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course, all candidates will receive a JMDR Statement of Completion. This certificate is recognised by the TfNSW realm. Candidates who complete the course but do not pass the written assessment will be issued a statement of attendance.
Signalling Principles 2
Building on the underpinning knowledge gains from Signalling Principles 1, this course aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to be able to explain the part Signalling and control systems play in the safe and reliable operation of the rail network including how to apply suitable protection measures to guard against human failure.
The purpose this course is that the learner will be able to demonstrate a professional understanding of signalling, from first principles, and can apply this knowledge in a safe, fit for purpose and cost effective manner. The learner must be able to show how the principles are combined and are taken into account in the system i.e. look at the signalling and control system as a whole including Network Rules.
This course looks at the following modules:
- Module 1 - Train Detection
- Module 2 - Relays
- Module 3 - Signal Operation / Sequence of Operation
- Module 4 - Route selection, availability and setting
- Module 5 - Point setting & locking
- Module 6 - Route Checking, Signal Clearing and Replacement
- Module 7 - Approach Locking, Route Holding and Releasing
- Module 8 - Single Line Operation and Bi-Directional Operation
Course Duraiont: 4 day
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $1795 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, Level 3, 263 Clarence St, Sydney, 2000
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
COVID Notice
All participants who attend JMDR training will be required to complete a questionnaire to confirm the following:
- You have not received a positive test for Covid-19 in the last 7 days
- You do not live with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or who has Covid-19 symptoms in the last 7 days
- You are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
For any queries regarding these matters please contact training@jmdr.com
Signal Circuit Inspection & Testing (TfNSW ST46)
This course aims to equip participants with the required knowledge and skills to undertake signalling inspection and testing within the Sydney
Trains network.
- Have an appreciation of the implications and ramifications if any of the required signalling testing activities are omitted
- Undertake inspection and testing activities as per the current Sydney Trains Engineering Specifications
- Complete inspection and testing documentation as per the required protocols
- Have an appreciation of the importance of safety while conducting inspection and testing activities
Course Duration: 3 days
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $1995 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, 12 Memorial Avenue, Ingleburn
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course, all candidates will receive a JMDR Statement of Completion. This certificate is recognised by the TfNSW realm. Candidates who complete the course but do not pass the written assessment will be issued a statement of attendance.
COVID Notice
All participants who attend JMDR training will be required to complete a questionnaire to confirm the following:
- You have not received a positive test for Covid-19 in the last 7 days
- You do not live with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or who has Covid-19 symptoms in the last 7 days
- You are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
For any queries regarding these matters please contact training@jmdr.com
Sydney Trains - Safeworking Practices & Maintenance Procedures (EI40)
This training course covers the signalling maintenance procedures used in the Sydney Trains network and the safeworking requirements that need to be met by personnel working on their signalling systems.
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand why following Signalling Safeworking Procedures is important to the integrity of the signalling system.
- Describe the roles & responsibilities and limits of authority as per MN S 41412
- Apply the principles of signalling safeworking procedures relative to the role of Signal Authorised Person, Licensed Signal Electrician, Licensed Signal Engineer
- Demonstrate correct use of the IBA form including appropriate selection of equipment to be booked out
Course Duration: 5 Days
Delivery Method: Face to Face
Cost: $1,895 + GST
Location: JMDR Training Centre, 12 Memorial Avenue, Ingleburn
Assessment Method: Written Assessment
Upon successful completion of this course all candidates will receive a JMDR Statement of Completion. This certificate is recognised by TfNSW. Candidates who complete the course but do not pass the written assessment will be issued a statement of attendance.
COVID Notice
All participants who attend JMDR training will be required to complete a questionnaire to confirm the following:
- You have not received a positive test for Covid-19 in the last 7 days
- You do not live with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or who has Covid-19 symptoms in the last 7 days
- You are not currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms
For any queries regarding these matters please contact training@jmdr.com