Course Aims
This course is intended to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book when required to operate level crossings by local control.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course the delegates will: -
Understand the different types of level crossings and their operation.
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the level crossing attendant (LXA) and the signaller.
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the action taken by the LXA when arriving on site
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the LXA once local control has been taken
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the equipment that is required for local control
Be able to understand and use the phonetic alphabet
Be able to understand the requirements for level crossing operation during a T3 possession
Be able to understand the requirements for level crossing operation during Single Line Working
Be able to understand the requirements for level crossing operation when attending a failure of the crossing
Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the LXA when handing back the crossing to the signaller for normal operation
Course Duration
One Day, inclusive of both theoretical and practical assessments.
Pre-Requisites
Delegates must be in possession of:
a valid Sentinel card endorsed for IWA/COSS
Current Rule Book, Module TW8
Personal Protective Equipment
This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -
A 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
Certification
This competency is valid for two years. A Network Rail Sentinel card, will be awarded to each successful candidate.
