Track Induction

Course Summary: This course is designed to train persons who are new to track and whose works may involve the maintenance, inspection or renewal of the track or other duties that may affect the stability, position or integrity of the track infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills as defined in the competence standards listed below and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas:

• TR1 Maintain Permanent Way Assets
• TR2 Maintain ‘Off Track’ Assets.

Key Aims: To provide the basic underpinning knowledge of permanent way construction, components and working methods associated with maintenance, renewal, repair, adjustment and dismantling of permanent way assets.

Pre-requisites & Requirements: Before attending this training, a person must be proven medically fit in accordance with NR/L2/CTM/021 Competence & Training in Track Safety. Also they should have successfully completed the following training:

• Company Induction Module
• Personal Track Safety
• Manual Handling
• Emergency First Aid

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