GRINDING SUPERVISORY MANAGER

COURSE AIMS

This course is intended to provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the duties of a Grinding Supervisory.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

• Be able to identify and carry out full survey, including assessment of site requirements prior to completing ‘short’ RCF hand grinding corrective action
• Have the ability to mark up sites that will require ‘short’ RCF hand grinding
• Be able to interpret both Track Inspection and Ultrasonic reports relating to RCF sites
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of track geometry
• Have a clear understanding of the relevant Group Standards, Line Specifications and Codes of Practice relating to RCF hand grinding
• Be able to identify and prepare reports for remedial maintenance work required prior to grinding railhead
• Understand the Interpretation of LIZARD reports
• Have the competency to assess that the finished product meets the requirements of HG1

COURSE DURATION

Two days plus one day assessment.

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no particular educational pre-requisites for the course. However, the following is required: -

• Delegates must be instructed and deemed competent in RT/CE/S/053 Inspections

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.