Course Aims
This course has been developed to provide delegates with a clear understanding of how and why people remain safe when walking and/or working in a railway environment.
The course has been structured aligned with NSAR/Network Rail guidelines and will be delivered by an NSAR approved training provider and trainer.
We are able to offer DC Conductor Rail and Designated Person bolt-on courses for any clients that require these elements.
Duration
1 dayLearning Objectives
The course content will cover the knowledge elements normally included within a Personal Track Safety (PTS) course, including:
Understanding relevant sections of the Rule Book (GE/RT8000 series)
Interpreting the Guide to Personal Track Safety / PTS Key Point Card (NR9922)
Recognising hazards associated with working on or near the line
Understanding roles, responsibilities and safe behaviours when accessing railway infrastructure
Following and understanding a Safe System of Work (SSOW)
Awareness of local instructions and site safety arrangements
Whilst the course content reflects that of a full PTS knowledge programme, this delivery is being conducted as a pilot course. Delegates who attend will not receive a Sentinel-endorsed Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence, however delegates would be issued with a Neway competency certificate.
Pre Requisite Requirements
Delegates will require the following pre-requisites prior to attending either the pilot or the training event.
- eLearning completed via Neway portal
- Sentinel medical or industry equivalent
- Sentinel D&A or industry equivalent
Certification
The PTS Sidings & Depots will have a 3 year expiry, delegates will be required to resit this course every 3 years including the elearning.
Neway are not responsible for tracking competence management. We recommend you follow Network Rail’s competency management system for processes such as learning support and logbooks, if your staff are operational. However, this should be an internal process.
