An RIW Matrix is a table arranged in rows and columns to identify requirements that have been set for each job role. Matrices are split by National or Network.  

The National Rail Industry Worker Matrices Committee (NRIWMC) is continually working to standardise roles across the rail industry nationally. The matrices provide consistency and outline the agreed minimum requirements across participating rail operators and will assist contractors working for multiple employers, operators or across multiple networks. 

RIW Matrices can be found on the RIW website at https://www.riw.net.au/business-rules/network-operators/

Click on the relevant category on the left-hand side to display the matrices available nationally or by Network.

 

The Matrices are available on the right, categorised by discipline.  In the above example, there are four National Matrices available:

• National Plant Matrix
• National Track and Civil Matrix
• National Trades Matrix
• National Operator Roles Matrix 

For more information about how the matrices were developed, please refer to the article What are the RIW Matrices and how were they developed? 

Once the required matrix has been identified, click on the link to open the matrix.  The matrix will look similar to the following:

To use the matrix follow these steps:

 

Step 1

Identify the role for the cardholder. If the role is not listed, contact the relevant Network Operator or Contractor In Charge to determine the correct job role required.

 

Step 2 

Follow the column down for the role selected.

Competencies marked with M are mandatory requirements for this job role. 

Compare the required competencies against the worker's profile to confirm if there are any missing competencies.

In the example above, a Bricklayer - National will require:

• Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying

Each competency requirement is also linked to the relevant RIW Business Rule, where the evidence required to meet competencies are detailed.

 

Step 3

For a guide on uploading each competency required for the relevant job role, please see How does a company add a new competency to a cardholders profile?. 

If the cardholder needs to undertake further training to obtain further competencies for the role being applied for, they will need to contact a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to enrol in the relevant training.

 

NOTE: Meeting the requirements for roles within the National Matrices does not automatically allow a cardholder access to a Network. 

It is important to check with the operator to determine what job role is required before a cardholder can access the corridor. This may include entry level roles, such as the required National Operator role for the Network.

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RIW Knowledge Centre Article Link:

https://support.riw.net.au/support/solutions/articles/51000169259

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