Course Aims
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to operate a Self-Propelled MEWP on the railway infrastructure.
Who is this course suitable for?
This 4 day course is suitable for anyone required to be competent in Operating a Self-Propelled MEWP (RRV) who holds current PTS and OTP Core competencies.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:
• Explain certification/documentation and competence requirements of self and others
• Undertake the necessary pre-start and pre-work machine functional checks
• Describe hazards /risks specific to operation and appropriate controls
• Describe reporting lines and communications protocols
• Describe terminology and methods used to identify components and the operation of the host machine and/or any applicable relevant attachments
• Describe defect monitoring associated with the operation of the host machine and applicable attachment
• Demonstrate how to successfully move the machine to the on/off tracking point in road mode
• Demonstrate and apply the machine specific on/off tracking procedures.
• Demonstrate the safe use of the host machine including travelling and working (forward and reverse directions) to the required standard and specification
• Demonstrate the safe and correct methods of off tracking, shut down, isolate and secure (including detaching attachments if applicable)
• Demonstrate how to undertake emergency recovery on the machine in the event of an incident occurring
Additional Information
Candidates must:
- be a minimum age of 18.
- hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
- meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1.
- meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
- hold a full driving licence appropriate to the host machine
- hold current and valid OTP Core
Pre-Requisite Requirements
It is the Sponsors responsibility to ensure candidates booked onto the course are eligible for the training they are to receive and in line with any relevant medical level or restriction that may apply, in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements.
Please be aware that candidates will be treated on a training event as if they are at work and they must comply with the relevant medical policy and bring their Sentinel Smartcard (if applicable) which will be swiped at the start of the course.
Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements to minimum medical level 1 and Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/0120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
Must hold sentinel card endorsed with valid OTP Core and PTS
Must have sufficient command of English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
Please advise of any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, amongst candidates in advance of the course.
Would all candidates please ensure they bring with them their National Insurance Number together with 2 from the following; Company ID, Passport, Driving Licence or some other form of photographic identification.
Must bring full PPE Visibility clothing to RIS-3279-TOM standard (upper and lower body), hard hat, Safety boots with full ankle/mid-sole protection/steel cap toes, gloves and safety glasses. Delegates must also bring a Safety Harness - in date & certified.