Next Event(s)
This event will run on August 4, 2009 9:00 am to August 7, 2009 4:30 pm. August 10, 2009 9:00 am to August 14, 2009 4:30 pm.
Course Aims
This course is mandatory for all staff new to track engineering and its purpose is to give delegates a basic understanding of the principles of track engineering. This includes permanent way construction, components and work methods to enable them to work safely and efficiently. The course also includes Personal Track Safety (See the Personal Track Safety Course Specification for details of this course).
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course and following a period of mentoring and coaching, the delegates will: -
Be able to carry out Emergency First Aid
Understand basic fire awareness including the action to take when discovering a fire
Be able to lift loads as an individual or part of a team using correct manual handling techniques and describe possible causes of injury
Gain an introductory knowledge of the rail infrastructure and an awareness of the principle engineering features of the rail system
Understand the functions and properties of ballast and the importance of effective drainage.
Understand the different types of rail used in the UK and the different types of fastening and their construction
Understand track geometry, measurement and the effect of track maintenance
Understand the range of hand tools available to undertake maintenance activities and the skill to use them safely and effectively
Understand the correct methods for undertaking commonly used manual activities on plain line and S&C
Introductory understanding of on-track machines used on the railway for mechanised maintenance and renewal activities
Understand of off track maintenance tasks and their responsibilities for observation or inspection and the reporting of maintenance issues.
Understand the adverse effect of extreme weather on rail infrastructure and associated maintenance activities
Course Duration
One day company induction (delivered by the employing company)
Two days Personal Track Safety
Two days Health and Safety
Five days technical training
Pre-Requisites
Delegates MUST be in possession of a valid Medical and Alcohol & Drugs Certificates in accordance with Network Rail Company Standard.
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
Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
Certification
This competency is valid for two years. A Network Rail Sentinel card, will be awarded to each successful candidate.
