FULL-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS RAICF-CT Railway Conductor

Overview

• 12-week certificate program
• Campus TBD
• Field Training (scheduled throughout the 12-week program): Location Pending

Description
Take this program to gain the knowledge and skills required to work in the railway industry as a member of a train crew, in either road or yard service. This program integrates knowledge in safety, business, communications, and wellness with the management of trains, including switching and marshaling cars, transporting dangerous goods, performing inspections, copying authorities and keeping records – all within the context of the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and railway General Operating Instructions.

The program provides pre-employment education and training for those who are looking to enter the railway industry as members of train crews. You will receive a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on application through the use of lab facilities, worksite visits, and an on-going practicum simulating real working conditions.

The program has been designed and developed in cooperation with the railway industry under the guidance of representatives from railway companies in Canada.

You are recommended to attend an information session before applying for the program.

Sign up for an information session while seats are available!

Admission Requirements

Industry Requirements
Students are responsible for:

• Checking with hiring railway(s) for their policies and requirements
• Determining the medical and physical standards required by individual railway companies.
  

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12

• Submit proof of successful completion of or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
• Grade 12 English 40S
• Grade 12 Math 40S  
  
• Due within 30 days of applying. However, if you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.
• If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.

If you completed your education outside of Canada or the United States, do not submit your international academic credentials until requested to do so. See Regular Admission Requirement 2 for more information.

2. English Language Requirements (ELRs) 

• Have you successfully completed the equivalent of three years of full-time secondary (high school) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction? To view a list of ELR exempt countries click here.
• If yes, you meet English language requirements. Submit your transcripts within 30 days of applying for verification purposes.
  or
• If no, you are required to submit proof of meeting an English language requirements option within 30 days of applying.  For information click here.
  or
• If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but did not complete three years of high school, submit your transcripts within 30 days of applying for review.
• If you apply within six weeks of the start date of the program, this item is due within 5 days of applying.
• Approved English language assessments and required levels for this program are:
• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Certificate - exit Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels from an English as a second language (ESL) program:
  Listening 9, Speaking 8, Reading 8, Writing 8
  or
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic):
  Listening 7.5, Speaking 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5
  or
• Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST):
  Listening 5.0,  Speaking 4.5,  Reading 4.5,  Writing 3.5
• If completing an assessment, we strongly advise you complete it before submitting your application to ensure you meet language requirements and can submit your results within 30 days of applying.
• Assessment results must be dated within two years of your application date.

After confirming you’ve met English language requirements through your assessment results, the College will send you an e-mail requesting submission of your transcripts.

CO-OP/Practicum Information

This program integrates classroom theory with related on-the-job training in the form of a practicum. The practicum is assessed on a pass/fail basis.

You will be required to complete up to 80 hours of supervised practicum in a working rail yard. This includes working outside in prevailing weather conditions.

You must have PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) prior to starting your practicum. This equipment includes:

• Safety shoes (CSA-approved, 6-inch instep, laced, hard toe with defined heel)
• Safety glasses (CSA-approved)
• Leather gloves

Field Training Location
CN Transcona Yards;
Access from 550 Pandora Ave E(CN facility);

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.

Graduation Requirements

You must complete your full-time program within four years from the start of the first course in the program, unless otherwise state in the program outline.

To graduate, you must successfully complete the theory-based portion of the program with a minimum of 85% and pass the practicum. 

You will not be granted more than 75% of the credit requirements for graduation through transfer of credit.

When you have completed all the required courses in this program, be sure to apply for your certificate. For complete details and forms, see Application to Graduate.

Questions about graduation? Please call 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073 for assistance. 

Graduation with Honours
If you obtain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or better for the program, you will graduate with honours. If you fail any course in the program, you will not be eligible for this honours designation.

Contact Information

For more information, contact:

School of Continuing Education
E113-2055 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB   R3H 0J9
Phone: 204-694-1789 or 1-866-242-7073
Fax: 204-633-6489
Email: cde@rrc.ca