Rail | Training For Tomorrow
Akona recognises that there is an increasing demand for the training and qualifying of a range of OLE, Site Design and Overhead Linesmen Engineers and Rail Safety Critical operatives for the multiple high-speed rail and metro projects in the UK and aboard.
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Overview of the Course
Anyone who is required to work "on or near the line" (within 3m of the nearest rail normally or 1.25m of a station platform edge) is required to be qualified in PTS. This includes lines that are either not electrified or have Overhead Line Electrification (OLE). Lines electrified by DC Conductor Rails (commonly referred to as either 3rd or 4th rails) also require PTS DCCR training.
Overview of the topics covered:
- Understand the Network Rail Lifesaving Rules
- Know how to deal with emergency situations
- Communicate effectively
- Understand the pre-work briefing and work safely as instructed
- Identify the areas of the track and features such as signage, electrification or telephones
- Cross the track safely
COURSE DELIVERY MODEL:
- E- learning study
- Classroom and practical sessions
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- You must have a valid sponsor who will complete the booking form and set up your e-learning module
- An in date medical and alcohol/drugs test
- You must have successfully completed the on-line PTS e-learning module.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Your Sentinel Track Safety card takes approximately 10 working days to arrive and will be ordered and received by your sponsor. We will issue a work experience log book in which to record your on-track experience. This will help your sponsor determine when you no longer need learner support. Workers in learning support are required to wear a blue safety helmet (hard hat).
Overview of the Course
A course for anyone who is required to work in any area electrified by DC Conductor Rails (commonly referred to as either 3rd or 4th rails) must also undergo PTS DCCR training, even if the rails are isolated at the time. Examples of such areas are Mersey rail in Liverpool, Watford to London and the South East.
Overview of the topics covered:
- Understand the Lifesaving Rules that apply to DCCR
- Know how to deal with emergency situations
- Understand the principal of the DC electrified system
- Understand the pre-work briefing and work safely as instructed
- Identify the conductor rail components on the track
- Cross the track safely
- Be able to identify insulated tools and how to inspect them before use
- Identify hazards that could be present in isolations
- Understand the three risk levels when working on or near to conductor rails
- Be able to inspect, fit and remove conductor rail shields
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- You must have a valid sponsor who will complete the booking form and set up your e-learning module
- An in date medical and alcohol/drugs test.
- You must have successfully completed the PTS AC course
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Your Sentinel Track Safety card will be updated to include PTS DCCR.
Overview of the Course
This course is for those individuals who will carry out the duties of a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) set up Safe Systems of Work for a group whilst on or near the line.
Overview of the topics covered:
- Know the roles and responsibilities of a COSS
- Be able to check the competencies via Sentinel
- Demonstrate a good COSS briefing
- Access information about the site
- Demonstrate the Safe System of Work planning process
- Correctly appoint Lookouts/Site Wardens
- Demonstrate use of the sighting distance chart and how this can be attained
- Understand and demonstrate a good level of both written and verbal communications
- Demonstrate the ability to take and hand back line blockages
- State the process when working within a possession
- Understand and state the process for working in a siding
- How to manage an incident and the role of the RIO
- Understand the LCV process
COURSE DELIVERY MODEL:
- Pre study packs issued to learners, handbook & key point cards 6,7,8 & 9
- Classroom and practical sessions
- Mentorship and workplace assessment
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- Must hold the required medical level and in-date drug/alcohol test
- PTS must be held and is renewed as part of the course, so the minimum log book requirement must be met
- Have a good level of literacy
- Pre COSS workbook needs completing
- Have a valid sponsor
- Have at least 12 months experience of the skill
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Your track safety card will be updated to include both the PTS recertification and (Probationary) COSS. You must complete the mentoring requirements and pass a workplace assessment within 4 months. You must be accompanied at all times by a full COSS holder until this is completed. An interim assessment (between 9 and 15 months after the post mentoring assessment) must also be completed.
Overview of the Course
This course is for COSS holders who are required to receive an Overhead Line Permit (Form C) Responsible for a group working with 2.75m of the OLE.
Overview of the topics covered:
- Understand the requirements when working within 2.75m of the OLE.
- Understand and identify components of the OLE system.
- Understand the planning and isolation process.
- Understand the role of the Nominated Person and the OLP brief.
- Accurately complete the relevant sections of an OLP.
- Understand the process when relieved of duty and handback.
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- You must have a valid sponsor who will complete the booking form
- You must hold both current PTS AC competence and COSS
- Have a good level of literacy
- Have an in-date medical and drugs/alcohol test
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
The sentinel track safety card will be updated.
Overview of the Course
The level and extent of responsibility shall include their own safety and that of others who they accompany. The person shall be expected to refer to others for authorisation when required, be responsible for the implementation of instructions, and work within set procedures and specifications. The person’s actions shall not compromise the safety of others.
This competence unit shall be used to assess the competence of people accessing overhead line construction sites in line with relevant processes and procedures.
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- Currently hold a valid sentinel profile
- Have a valid sponsor
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Your sentinel track safety card will be updated with OLEC1
Part 1
To prove competent in this unit, the person shall be able to demonstrate their ability to access OLE construction sites safely and effectively in line with processes and procedures. The person shall also have to show that they can follow recording, reporting and escalation procedures.
The topics covered on the course are as follows:
- How the construction activity may affect the safe operation of the railway
- How the OLE is designed to function under normal operating conditions
- What procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety is maintained during the work
- How to avoid personal injury during the work
- What each of the component parts contribute to the overall operation of the OLE system
- What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE and describe operational status of the equipment
- What the limits of your responsibility and authority are
- Reporting lines and escalation procedures
- Industry protocols relating to communication of important safety information
Part 2
To prove competence in this unit, the person shall be able to demonstrate their ability to access OLE construction sites safely and effectively in line with processes and procedures. The person shall also have to show that they can follow recording, reporting and escalation procedures.
The topics covered on the course are as follows:
- How the construction activity may affect the safe operation of the railway
- How the OLE is designed to function under normal operating conditions
- What procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety is maintained during the work
- How to avoid personal injury during the work
- What each of the component parts contribute to the overall operation of the OLE system
- What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE and describe operational status of the equipment
- What the limits of your responsibility and authority are
- Reporting lines and escalation procedures
- Industry protocols relating to communication of important safety information
Overview of the Course
This competence unit applies in all circumstances where any person is required to undertake basic OLE construction activities under direction.
The level and extent of responsibility shall include their own safety and that of others who might be affected by their work. The person shall be expected to refer to others for authorisation when required, shall be responsible for the implementation of the instructions and shall work within set procedures and specifications. The person is also responsible for the quality of their completed work and for confirming that it has been validated by a competent person.
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- OLEC 1
- Currently hold a valid sentinel card endorsed with Personal Track Safety AC
- In-date drug/alcohol and medical test
- Have a valid sponsor
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Your sentinel track safety card will be updated with OLEC2
COMPETENCE UNIT:
To prove competent in this unit, the person shall demonstrate their ability to complete basic OLE construction activities under direction on OLE assets in accordance with instructions, procedures and processes. The person shall have to show that they can follow recording, reporting and escalation procedures.
The topics covered on the course are as follows:
- Engineering specifications associated with OLE equipment
- What procedures need to be followed to confirm operational and personal safety is maintained during the work
- How to avoid personal injury during the work
- How the OLE equipment is designed to function under normal operating conditions
- What each of the component parts contributes to the overall operation of the system
- What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE equipment and describe operational status of the OLE equipment
- What tools are required to undertake the associated activities
- What authorisation procedures are and limits of your responsibility and authority
- What equipment operating and care and control procedures are applicable to OLE equipment
- Reporting documentation and control procedures and reporting lines and escalation procedures
- Industry protocols relating to communicating important safety information
Overview of the Course
This competence unit applies in all circumstances where any person is required to construct, renew, enhance and modify OLE on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
The level and extent of responsibility shall include their own safety and that of others who might be affected by their work. The person shall be expected to refer to others for authorisation when required, shall be responsible for the implementation of the instructions and shall work within set procedures and specifications. The person is also responsible for the quality of their completed work.
The competence unit shall be used to assess the competence of people undertaking construction, renewal and enhancement activities on all OLE types on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- Hold OLEC 1 and OLEC 2
- Currently hold a valid sentinel card endorsed with Personal Track Safety AC, log book, supporting evidence and witness statement (Validating course attendance)
- In-date drug/alcohol and medical test
- Have a valid sponsor
- Up to date CV
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Sentinel track safety card will be updated with OLEC 3- core module
COMPETENCE UNIT:
To prove competent in this unit, the person shall demonstrate their ability to complete the construction, renewal enhancement and modification activities in accordance with current working instructions.
The topics covered on the course are as follows:
- How the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway
- What procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work
- How to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work
- How the OLE is designed to function under normal operating conditions
- What each of the component parts contribute to the overall operation of the system
- What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE and describe operational status of the equipment
- What tools are required to complete the work and what equipment certification/calibration is required
- What the limits of your responsibility and authority are
- Who is responsible for taking equipment out of operational service and handling the equipment back to operational service
- Construction activity reporting documentation
- Reporting lines and escalation procedures
- Industry protocols relating to communication of important safety information
- Completing and confirm records are retained and preserved
Overview of the Course
This competence unit applies in all circumstances where any person is required to construct, renew, enhance and modify OLE on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
The level and extent of responsibility shall include their own safety and that of others who might be affected by their work. The person shall be expected to refer to others for authorisation when required, shall be responsible for the implementation of the instructions and shall work within set procedures and specifications. The person is also responsible for the quality of their completed work.
3.1 TO 3.6 ASSESSMENTS:
- 3.1 Install Main Steel
- 33.2 Install Small Part Steelwork
- 33.3 Install Wire
- 33.4 1Install In-span registration of component parts
- 33.5 Install Earthing and Bonding
- 33.6 Testing and Gauging
LEARNERS PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE COURSE:
- Currently hold OLEC 1,2 and 3
- Have a valid sponsor
- In-date drug/alcohol and medical test
- Currently hold a valid sentinel card endorsed with Personal Track Safety AC and must have also obtained the OLEC 3 Core modules prior to attending.
ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
Sentinel track safety card will be updated.
COMPETENCE UNIT:
To prove competence in this unit, the person shall demonstrate their ability to complete the construction, renewal enhancement and modification activities in accordance with current working instructions. Learners will be required to build a portfolio of evidence during their course a range of assessment methods will be undertaken as shown below:
The topics covered on the course are as follows:
- Direct observation
- Product evidence
- Written assignments
- Oral and written questions
- Professional discussion
Overview of the Course
The purpose of this NVQ qualification is to define the technical competence requirements for persons required to undertake basic construction, renewal, enhancement and modification activities of Overhead Lines Construction under direction. This qualification will require the learner to attend classroom theory and practical assessments prior to deploying into their place of work.
This level 3 qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed for working in railway engineering overhead line construction. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential within the railway engineering overhead line construction.
The competence unit shall be used to assess the competence of people undertaking construction, renewal and enhancement activities on all OLE types on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
DELIVERY MODEL OF THE QUALIFICATION:
Learners will be required to attend classroom and practical sessions in the construction of Overhead lines. Conformation of learning will be achieved through distance learning assignment exercises and practical assessments at the training centre and at the learner’s place of work. All evidence obtained through these assessments methods will be compiled in the learner’s portfolio of evidence.
RANGE OF ASSESSMENTS METHODS AS SHOWN BELOW:
- Direct observation
- Product evidence
- Written assignments
- Oral and written questions
- Professional discussion
UNITS COVERED:
Below are the NVQ units covered. Learners will be required to complete of the mandatory units mentioned below:
COMPLY TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY AND LEGISLATION IN THE WORKPLACE
- Comply to the Health & Safety and legislation in the workplace
- Working at Heights
- Harness maintenance
- Manual Handling
- Fire Awareness
- Emergency Aid
- Industry Common Induction ICI competency
INTERPRETING ENGINEERING DATA DESIGN AND DRAWING DOCUMENTATION
- Cross section and layout drawings
WORKING EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY IN ENGINEERING
- Use of small and power tools associated with OHL construction
- Associated rigging and lifting equipment
ACCESS OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION SITES
- OLEC 1 competency
PREPARE TO UNDERTAKE DUTIES IN THE RAIL INDUSTRY
- Personal Track Safety AC
- OLEC 2
THE LEARNER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SELECT FROM THE OPTIONAL UNITS SHOWN BELOW:
- Installation of Main Steel
- Installation of Small Parts Steel (SPS)
- Installation of Wire
- Installation of In-span registration of component parts
- Installation of Earthing and Bonding
Overview of the Course
The purpose of this level 3 customised qualification is to define the technical competence requirements for persons required to undertake basic construction and maintenance of the Overhead Lines Morris Line Engineering (MLE) Switch System. This qualification will require the learner to attend classroom theory and practical assessments prior to deploying into their place of work.
This level 3 qualification is a Customised Vocational Qualification. It involves the skills and knowledge needed for working in railway engineering overhead line construction/maintenance disciplines.
The competence unit shall be used to assess the competence of people undertaking construction, renewal and enhancement activities on all OLE types on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
DELIVERY MODEL OF THE QUALIFICATION:
Learners will be required to attend classroom and practical sessions in the construction/maintenance of Overhead lines. Conformation of learning will be achieved through distance learning assignment exercises and practical assessments at the training centre and at the learner’s place of work. All evidence obtained through these assessments’ methods will be compiled in the learner’s portfolio of evidence.
RANGE OF ASSESSMENTS METHODS AS SHOWN BELOW:
- Direct observation
- Product evidence
- Written assignments
- Oral and written questions
- Professional discussion
UNITS COVERED:
Below are the level 3 units covered. Learners will be required to complete of the mandatory units mentioned below:
Installation & Maintenance of the MLE Switch System
Installation and the maintenance engineering aspects of the MLE Switch System.
- Installation/maintenance of the MLE disconnector
- Installation/maintenance of the MLE Pear Drive system
- Installation/maintenance of the MLE Motorised Mechanism system.
COMPLY TO THE HEALTH & SAFETY AND LEGISLATION IN THE WORKPLACE
- Comply to the Health & Safety Electrical Safety considerations.
- Working at Heights
- Harness maintenance
- Manual Handling
- Fire Awareness
- Emergency Aid & Electrical injuries
- Personal Track Safety PTS AC & DCCR
INTERPRETING ENGINEERING DATA DESIGN AND DRAWING DOCUMENTATION
- Cross section and layout drawings
WORKING EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY IN ENGINEERING
- Use of small and power tools associated with OHL construction
- Associated rigging and lifting equipment.
ACCESS OVERHEAD LINE EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION SITES
- OLEC 1 competency
PREPARE TO UNDERTAKE DUTIES IN THE RAIL INDUSTRY
- Personal Track Safety AC
- OLEC 2
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