Neway Training » Track Inspection (Patroller) http://www.neway-training.com Railway Permanent Way Training from Neway Training Solutions Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Track Inspection (Patroller) NR/SP/TRK/001 http://www.neway-training.com/track-inspection-patroller/ http://www.neway-training.com/track-inspection-patroller/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:14:54 +0000 admin http://www.neway-training.com/test/?p=32 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
  • 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.

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