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Overview
In industrial operations, railway safety and compliance are non-negotiable. So, understanding audit requirements, submission timelines, and regulatory expectations is of the utmost importance. However, deciphering Alberta’s railway audit system can be complicated. That’s where this course comes in.
This one-day hands-on course provides the essential knowledge to navigate Alberta’s railway safety audit process confidently. You’ll hone your abilities in handling dangerous goods, meeting medical and emergency requirements, and ensuring compliance with critical safety regulations. With clear, practical guidance, you’ll develop a thorough understanding of audit categorization, documentation, and submission to reduce risks, avoid costly penalties, and keep rail operations running safely and efficiently.
Designed for safety officers, auditors, and compliance professionals, you’ll gain real-world insights into industrial rail audits. Whether you’re conducting your first audit or looking to refine your expertise, this course gives you the tools to enhance safety, maintain compliance, and protect your organization from operational setbacks.
This course is ideal if you:
- work in industrial rail operations and need to ensure compliance with Alberta’s railway safety regulations
- are responsible for conducting or managing safety audits and want to improve efficiency and accuracy
- want to enhance your understanding of rail audit categories, submission timelines, and regulatory documentation.
Please note: This course is located at the Point Trotter satellite campus in SE Calgary.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- identify the different categories of rail audits
- become familiar with each section of the rail audit & the required forms
- perform external audits
- follow audit submission timelines
- determine which category your audit should fall under
- follow railway audit requirements
- understand amendments by the operator
- follow self-audit report confidentiality
- describe the requirements for compliance with the Alberta Transportation Railway Audit for safety management systems, training, track, locomotives, rail car movers, general operating instructions, emergency procedures, medical requirements, dangerous goods, crossings, statement of authenticity and corrective actions.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes seven days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.
Additional supplies
The following equipment and PPE are required for the first day of this course:
- Work boots
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
- Safety vest
- Pen or pencil
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
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