Inspection & Repair to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches – NR/L2/TRK/0053

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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.