PTS Initial AC (Essex)

Personal Track Safety

Course Summary: The PTS course is comprised of two components. There is an e-learning training package followed by a practical training day. Successful completion of the e-learning assessment is required prior to attendance on the practical training day. This practical training module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Personal Track Safety training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.

Key Aims: The aim of the course is to instruct delegates on correctly determining their responsibilities and duties when working on or near the line.

Pre-requisites & Requirements: The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards.

Delegates:

1. Must be a minimum age of 16.
2. Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements
3. Make necessary arrangements for Knowledge Assessments to be read to support those who have difficulty with reading.
4. Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
   • A drugs and alcohol test must have been carried out no more than 3 months prior to attending a PTS initial training event.
5. Must have successfully completed the e-learning training and assessment prior to attendance
6. Must have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/S/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety)

Only an authorised Sentinel co-ordinator may make bookings on this course.