Course Aims
This course is intended to develop the knowledge and decision making skills that will enable the delegate to make the best use of resources, including time required to complete a track renewals item. This course is ideally suited to Track Renewals technical staff, junior managers and supervisors.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course the delegates will be able to:
Assess and plan the setting up of a site establishment
Assess the best method of working with particular attention to direction of working
Calculate and plan bulk materials to and from site with reference to type of wagons available. Assess if road haulage is viable
Demonstrate an awareness of the general principles of train working
Demonstrate an awareness of how possessions are set up and managed
Develop a bar chart and assess the critical path
Resource the activities with manpower, COSS, Crane Controllers, Lookouts Engineering Supervisors, Point Minders, Crossing Attendants, Technical Staff, and equipment
Manage site reporting, and the relevant documentation in producing a Site Report
Understand the different ways of setting up a plain line or a S&C renewals site
Understand the roles and requirements of the Signalling, OLE and Plant & Machinery disciplines
Draw up contingency plans and recognise decision points
Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for “Raising and Removing Speed Restrictions”.
Course Duration
3 days
Pre-requisites
There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will benefit the delegate.
Sound understanding of the Permanent Way and its components
Prior experience of working on track renewals schemes
Personal Protective Equipment
Is not required on this course.
Certification
A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate upon completion of the course.
