Course Aims
The course is intended to provide the delegate with the knowledge and skills required to be competent to carry out the duties of a Grinding Operative.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Have a clear understanding of the duties of a Grinding Operative.
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of Abrasive Wheels for each Grinding Machine
Be able to identify the effects of Rolling Contact Fatigue in both Plain Line and Switch & Crossings
Be able to demonstrate competency in the safety aspects and use of each grinding machine including: -
Head grinder
Switch deburrer
Hand held angle grinder
Be able to use relevant track gauges
Have an understanding of the Non- Destructive Testing Procedures
Course Duration
Four Days with one day assessment.
Pre-requisites
There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will be of significant benefit to the delegate: -
Prior experience in working within the Permanent Way Environment
A basic knowledge of the track and its 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 ISO20345:2004
Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
Flame retardant trousers
Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
Anti-Vibration Gloves
The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.
Certification
A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate on completion of the course and assessment.
