Inspection & Repair Procedures to reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches

RT/CE/S/053

Course Aims 

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the underpinning knowledge and skills to achieve a suitable level as required by the Network Rail Company Standards.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

·         Be able to demonstrate an awareness of the frequencies of Inspections relating to Linespeeds.

·         Understand the needs of Visual Observations in respect of the Inspection Procedures.

·         Be able to identify the five Derailment Hazards.

·         Recognise the tell tale signs of Derailment Risk.

·         Be able to apply the relevant gauges and interpret the readings.

·         Have an awareness of the effect of track conditions in relation to Derailment Hazards at Switches.

Course Duration

Two days, inclusive of on-site practical assessment.

Pre-requisites

There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will benefit the delegates: -

·         Prior basic knowledge of the permanent way track and its components

·         Prior experience of working on the maintenance/renewal of S&C

Personal Protective Equipment

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -

·         Valid P. T. S. Certificate

·         Protective Clothing – high visibility

·         Safety Footwear

The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.

Certification

A Certificate of Competency will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of both an underpinning knowledge and practical on-site assessment.