Track Handback Level 1

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide a delegate with an understanding of the requirements and procedures for the Raising and Removal of Speed Restrictions for Level 1 (TR11), in accordance with the current Network Rail Standards, Track Work Instructions and Track Engineering Forms.

Duration

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will:
• Be re-appraised of the requirements for Raising and Removing Temporary Speed Restrictions for Level 1 duties
• Be aware of current standards and specifications relating to the raising and/or removal of speed restrictions

Pre Requisite Requirements

The following pre-requisites are required:
• Delegates should have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Permanent Way, and in particular Track Geometry.

Certification

A certificate of competence will be awarded for a period of 3 years on successful completion of the training course.  The certificate will only be valid if supported by evidence of the following requirements. 

The delegate is required to undertake a period of workplace experience under the support of a mentor.  Mentored activity must be recorded in a log book.  Following completion of the mentoring the delegate will need to be assessed against the requirements of the competence standard in NR/SP/CTM/011 Appendix B.  The certificate will remain valid if supported by annual reviews by the employer to confirm 4 uses of the competence.  After a period of 3 years the certificate will no longer be valid but the employer will confirm competence by reissue of a new TEF3026 form following a reassessment of competence as specified in NR/SP/CTM/011.