Course Aims
This course is intended to provide a delegate with the relevant skills and underpinning knowledge to carry out Rectification of Track Geometry Faults.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Have a clear understanding of Track Construction, both of Plain Line and S&C
Be aware of the relevant Network Rail Standards and Company Standards relating to the lifting and packing of the track
Be able to interpret the relevant Track Inspection Reports and act on them
Have a clear understanding of the nature of faults, their effect on Rolling Stock and their limiting values
Be able to identify faults by sight or appropriate measuring devices
Be able to calculate Twist Values
Be able to set out work sites ready for repairs
Be able to identify and use Hand Tools for the correct application to carry out lifting and packing of the track, including jacks for the adjustments of top and line
Be aware of the need to ensure that the correct Repair Procedures are applied and maintained
Course Duration
Eight days, two four day modules, Monday to Thursday.
Pre-requisites
There are no educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will be of significant benefit to the delegate: -
Prior experience in carrying out Maintenance Work to the Permanent Way
A basic knowledge of the Track and 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: -
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 (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
Certification
A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of the course.
