Course Aims
This course is intended for candidates who require to use Trolley Equipment on Network Rail’s infrastructure
Who is this course suitable for?
Anyone who holds a current PTS competence and medical level one or two is required to use of Trolley Equipment on a Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide the underpinning knowledge and practical experience on the safe and effective operation of the Portable and Transportable Plant (Trolley Equipment). Following training candidates will have the appropriate knowledge to:
- Complete appropriate pre-use checks to ensure that the hand trolley is fit for purpose
- Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to using a hand trolley
- Understand what safe systems are required to be put in place prior to the hand trolley being placed on the track
- Assemble, load, operate and control the hand trolley safely taking account of the manufacturer’s instructions
Pre-Requisites
Delegates must be at least 16 years of age.
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.
Candidates are required to bring High Visibility Clothing to include High Visibility (HV) orange upper body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 2 as a minimum (HV tabard); and HV orange lower body clothing to BS EN 471:2003 class 1 as a minimum (HV trousers or HV over trousers), PPE incl. Hard Hat, and Safety footwear (Incl ankle protection, not rigger boots). Eye protection must conform to BS EN166 (safety goggles of Grade 1 impact standard (now EN166B) and gloves.
Please advise of any additional needs within a learning environment, such as Dyslexia, amongst candidates in advance of the course.
All candidates must arrive to the training centre in good time and in fit to work condition.