Course Aims
This course is intended for candidates who wish to continue working on or near the line on Network Rail’s infrastructure and wish to be re-certificated.
Who is this course suitable for?
Existing PTS holders who need to recertify their competence because it is expiring.
Course Objectives
The refresher course is aimed at existing PTS holders and will consist of a reassessment of knowledge in relation to Personal Safety on or near the line.
Upon successful completion of the course, the candidates will have the skills and knowledge and understand the behaviours required to work safely near or adjacent to the line, and how to effectively keep themselves and other safe whilst doing so.
PLEASE NOTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENTINEL SCHEME RULES ALL SAFETY CRITICAL TRAINING MUST BE BOOKED AND PAID FOR BY THE PRIMARY SPONSOR.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
Minimum of 4 Entries on the PTS Logbook endorsed by the COSS & 2 management reviews within the last 2 years since previous PTS training.
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.
Must bring Sentinel smart card endorsed with PTS & AC (not in learning support) Please be advised that the competency can only be recertified if it is valid or within the 8 week grace period.
Individual entries must also be signed off by a Line Manager. Please be advised that Work Experience Logbooks not meeting these requirements will result in candidates not being eligible to continue with the course. (NB: These can be in the form of the actual blue book or Sentinel Swipe-in. Candidates can bring a Sentinel download provided by their Sponsor, but this must clearly show the individuals details)
Must be a minimum age of 18.
It is advisable to bring your Track Safety Handbook (you will have been provided with this on your PTS Initial course). Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements to minimum medical level 4 and NR/L2/OHS/00120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
Must have sufficient command of English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
Must Bring Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy - not electronically): a current and valid branded form of identity token, used for accessing the RMI (Railway Maintained Infrastructure) such as a Sentinel Card; in-date and valid full driving licence; in-date and valid UK Provisional Photo Card Driving Licence; in-date and valid passport, a UK biometric ID Card/Residence Permit (BRP), an Armed Forces Identity Card, a proof of age card recognised under PASS with a unique reference number (this includes the Citizen ID Card), N.I. Electoral Identity Card or a resident permit as per Home Office guidance.
For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport, Identity Card or Driving Licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country or a US Passport Card is required (original hard copy - not electronically).
Please advise of any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, amongst candidates in advance of the course.
Failure to meet the criteria for successful completion of the course will result in the candidates PTS/AC competency being taken down, requiring the candidate to attend PTS Initial training again, which may include completing the E-learning module if this has not been attended previously.