RAIL TESTING: NON-ULTRASONIC PROCEDURES

COURSE AIMS

This course is intended to provide the delegate with the understanding and skill to undertake non-destructive testing of the rail in accordance with Network Rail Standard NR/SP/TRK/056.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Have a clear understanding of the Network Rail Standards which relate to non-destructive testing of the rail.

Be able to inspect the condition of the rail and welds by using both magnetic particle and dye penetrative inspection.

Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety requirements relating to the use of chemicals etc. PUWER, COSHH.

Be aware of the regulations when working the vicinity of Overhead Line and D.C. Lines.

Course Duration

Two Days, inclusive of theoretical and practical on-site assessments.

Pre-Requisites

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

Prior knowledge of the Permanent Way track and its components.

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

General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121

The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of both an underpinning knowledge theory assessment and practical on-site assessment.