Course Aims
This course is intended to provide delegates with a full understanding of the duties of a Patroller and the method of carrying out these duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Understand fully the duties of the Patroller
Understand the Inspection System and the Patroller’s role within that system
Be fully aware of the equipment carried and its purpose
Understand fully the safety requirements including Electrified Lines
Understand the Fault Recording Procedure and Reporting Lines
Be able to clearly state the features to be observed in Plain Line, S&C and Off Track (including Level Crossings)
Understand the requirement for the Superficial Examination of Structures
Be able to identify common maintenance problems
Understand how to classify and allocate priorities
Fully understand the need for minor maintenance and running repairs
Identify actual and potential emergency situations and take the necessary action
Be aware of the interface between S&C and track signalling.
Course Duration
Four days.
Pre-requisites
There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will benefit the delegate: -
Prior supervisory or technical experience in working on the renewal of the Permanent Way
Good numeric skills.
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 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 both an underpinning knowledge and practical on-site assessment.
