Next Event(s)
This event will run on February 20, 2012 9:00 am to February 21, 2012 4:00 pm. March 26, 2012 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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 Line Speeds.
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.
Have a clear understanding of the profile inspection process following the grinding repair of the switch blade
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. Card
Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003
Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
Safety Helmet to BS EN 397:1995
General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
Certification
A Certificate of Competency will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of both an underpinning knowledge and practical on-site assessment.
