Safety Critical Courses

A.O.D. Level Crossing Attendant - Initial
This course is intended to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module TW8, and all relevant Local Instructions when required to operate level crossings

A.O.D. Level Crossing Attendant - Re-certification
This course is intended to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module TW8, and all relevant Local Instructions when required to operate level crossings

A.O.D. Handsignalling Duties - Initial
Designed to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module T8 and all the relevant Local Instructions when required to carry out handsignalling duties

A.O.D. Handsignalling Duties - Re-certification
Designed to provide a delegate with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module T8 and all the relevant Local Instructions when required to carry out handsignalling duties

A.O.D. Points Operator - Initial
Designed for delegates with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module TS, and all relevant Local Instructions when required to operate power operated points by hand

A.O.D. Points Operator - Re-certification
Designed for delegates with the understanding required to successfully interpret the relevant parts of the Rule Book GE/RT 8000 Module TS, and all relevant Local Instructions when required to operate power operated points by hand

Controller of Site Safety (COSS) - Initial
Designed for staff who will be required to act as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) and setting up Safe Systems of Work for people On or Near the Line

Controller of Site Safety (COSS) - Re-certification
Designed for staff who will be required to act as a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) and setting up Safe Systems of Work for people On or Near the Line

Crane Controller
This course is designed to give competency in using MC and RVVs

Designated Persons - Initial & Re-certification

Engineering Supervisor - Initial
Designed to give the candidate the basic underpinning knowledge required to manage a worksite under their control. With clearly defined objectives in all aspects of this safety critical role, candidates will gain a sound knowledge of what is expected

Engineering Supervisor - Re-certification
Designed to give the candidate the basic underpinning knowledge required to manage a worksite under their control. With clearly defined objectives in all aspects of this safety critical role, candidates will gain a sound knowledge of what is expected

Individual Working Alone (IWA) - Initial
Designed for staff who will be required to act as an Individual Working Alone (IWA) and setting up Safe Systems of Work for themselves when On or Near the Line

Individual Working Alone (IWA) - Re-certification
Designed for staff who will be required to act as an Individual Working Alone (IWA) and setting up Safe Systems of Work for themselves when On or Near the Line

Lookout & Peewee - Initial
Designed for staff who will be required to carry out the duties of a Lookout or Site warden competently

Lookout & Peewee - Re-certification
Designed for staff who will be required to carry out the duties of a lookout or Site warden competently

Lookout / Site Warden - Initial
Designed for staff who will be required to carry out the duties of a lookout or Site warden competently

Lookout / Site Warden - Re-certification
Designed for staff whos current competency is nearing its end, and will be required to continue to carry out the duties of a lookout or Site warden competently

Lookout, Kango & Peewee - Initial
Designed for staff who will be required to carry out the duties of a Lookout or Site warden competently

Lookout, Kango & Peewee - Re-certification
Designed for staff who will be required to carry out the duties of a Lookout or Site warden competently

Level Crossing Attendant (LXA) - Initial & Re-certification
Designed to train persons who are responsible

Personal Track Safety (PTS) - Initial
Designed for staff who will work within Network Rails infrastructure, determining their responsibilities and duties

Personal Track Safety (PTS) - Re-certification
Designed for staff who’s current competency is nearing its end and will be required to go On or Near the Line in the future

Protection Controller - Initial
Designed for Persons working within a Network Rail controlled infrastructure who are responsible for protecting the line when two or more groups require work access On or Near the line

Protection Controller - Re-certification
Designed for Persons working within a Network Rail controlled infrastructure who are responsible for protecting the line when two or more groups require work access On or Near the line

Safety Precautions when Working with Electrical Equipment
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 came in to force on 1st April 1990. The purpose of the regulations is to require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity during work activities

Track Induction
The course is designed for all staff new to our track engineering and its purpose is to give delegates a basic understanding of the principles of track engineering including permanent way construction, components and work methods