Laser Control of Renewals Work

Course Aims

The course is intended to provide the delegate with a clear understanding of how Beacon Lasers are used to monitor and control machinery used in Track Renewals. The course is suitable for Technical staff involved in Renewals and/or setting out for tamping and Network Rail Site Supervisors; Managers.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course the delegates will be:

Able to set up and balance beacon lasers taking into account site topography and what activities are to be monitored/controlled

Aware of the importance of controlling depths of excavation, crossfall and track levels

Be able to use “Level eye” to measure levels, depths and to form Test & Inspection Plans

Aware of how to set up a laser controlled dozer

Aware of how a ballast cleaner cutting depth and crossfall can be controlled

Able to use lasers to set out for tamping

Aware of how to set out vertical curves and straight gradients

Aware of the pitfalls in using multipoint lasers

Course Duration

2 days. An additional day can be arranged for practical site work with a dozer as required (client to supply suitable site with machine)

Pre-requisites

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

Prior experience of site work

Good numeracy and mental arithmetic skills

A clear understanding of plain line and S&C vertical designs

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Protective “all orange” High Visibility clothing to BS EN 471:2003

Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004

Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995

Ear Protection

Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

Gloves

The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.

Certification

A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate upon completion of the course.