Course Aims
This course is intended to provide a delegate with an in depth understanding of the setting-out of Track Alignment Schemes employing the “Hallade” Method.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Basic Principles of the “Hallade” Method
Have a clear understanding in the Principles of Surveying by the “Hallade” Method
Have an understanding of the Quarter Chording Transitions
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the need to make site adjustments
Understand the procedures for setting out Alignment Schemes and the adjustments required
Course Duration
Five days.
Pre-requisites
There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will benefit the delegate: -
Prior experience in working within the Permanent Way environment
Prior knowledge of Permanent Way Track and its components
Personal Protective Equipment
This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and 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
Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
Certification
A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of both an underpinning knowledge and practical on-site assessment.
