Course Aims

The course is intended to provide the delegate with a clear understanding of how to complete and use a Test and Inspection Plan for track re-ballasting or formation renewal works. The course is suitable for Technicians and Managers.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course the delegates will be:

  • Able to identify the excavation and alignment requirements from the particular specification or line standard. Know what the tolerances for the parameters are
  • Able to read the design drawings for track line and level and set out the datums for determination of track position post-work. Know what the tolerances for the parameters are
  • Able to set up datums for the measurement of depth, cross fall and alignment of excavations
  • Aware of the importance of controlling depths of excavation, crossfall and track levels
    Able to use “Level Eye (mesfix)” and other methods to measure levels, depths and to populate Test & Inspection Plan Data Sheets
  • Able to identify and substantiate any variation from the particular specification or line standard’s requirement for depth and alignment of excavation
  • Able to measure track position and complete the “as built” data sheet identifying any variation with justification for the variation
  • Aware for the need to request derogation to the particular specification or line standard when required
  • Course Duration

    1 day

    Pre-requisites

    Whilst no formal education requirement is necessary some experience in site work for both Plain Line and S&C track renewal will be required. Numeracy and mental arithmetic skills would be an advantage.

    Personal Protective Equipment

    P.P.E is not required for this course.

    Certification

    A Certificate of Training will be awarded to the delegate upon completion of the course.