Grinding Supervisory Manager - Initial

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the duties of a Grinding Supervisory Manager

Duration

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -
• Be able to identify and carry out full survey, including assessment of site requirements prior to completing ‘short’ RCF hand grinding corrective action on Plain Line and S&C
• Have the ability to mark up sites that will require ‘short’ RCF hand grinding
• Be able to interpret both Track Inspection and Ultrasonic reports relating to RCF sites
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of track geometry
• Have a clear understanding of the relevant Group Standards, Line Specifications and Codes of Practice relating to RCF hand grinding
• Be able to identify and prepare reports for remedial maintenance work required prior to grinding railhead
• Have the competency to assess that the finished product meets the requirements of HG1

Pre Requisite Requirements

The following pre-requisites are required:
• Delegates MUST be instructed and deemed competent in the latest issue of NR/L2/TRK/053 Switch Inspection, NR/L2/TRK/1054 Inspection Crossing and TR25 Manual Rail Grinding of Plain Line and S&C OR TR80 Grinding Operative Plain Line and S&C. TR80 will only be valid until 31st December 2026.

PPE Requirements

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and therefore, they MUST be in possession of:-
• Valid P.T.S. Card
• Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471
• Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345
• Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397
• General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388
• Safety Glasses BS EN166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for 3 years subject to required mentorship.