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.

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