Placement of Equipment for Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions GE/RT8000/SP

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide delegates with a full understanding in the correct storage, transportation and placement of warning equipment relating to Temporary and Emergency Speed Restrictions in accordance with Network Rail specification and Railway Standards.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Have a clear understanding of the requirements detailed in the Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Company Standards and Trackwork Instructions relating to TSRs and ESRs

Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the types of Warning Boards, Indicators and Termination Boards to use in certain situations

Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the types of Automatic Warning Systems employed

Have an understanding of the design criteria utilised in the setting up of TSRs and ESRs in given situations

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding in the correct storage and transportation of AWS Magnets, Warning and Termination Boards and Indicators

Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the installation of AWS Magnets, Warning and Termination Boards and Indicators in accordance with a design drawing or specific instruction

Be able to demonstrate a theoretical and practical understanding in the correct transportation and placement of all warning boards and indicators

Course Duration

2 days, including theoretical and practical assessments.

Pre-Requisites

There are no particular educational pre-requisites for the course. The delegates must, however, be in possession of a valid COSS certificate.

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

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of both theoretical and practical assessments.