Railway Engineering
Personal Track Safety (PTS ) / Track Induction
Course aims:
To instruct learners who are new to track and whose work may involve the maintenance, inspection or renewal of the track or other duties that may affect the stability, position or integrity of the track infrastructure
At the end of the course the candidate will:
Understand the rules and regulations that are in force for personal safety which need to be observed when working ‘On or Near the Line’ on the Railway Infrastructure.
Course designed for:
All personnel who require ‘Personal Track Safety’ Certification to enable them to correctly determine their responsibilities and duties when working ‘On or Near the Line’ on the Railway Infrastructure.
Number of delegates: Up to 12
Duration: 10 Days
Fees: £200.00
Course content:
Getting to know the infrastructure
Are you fit for work
The Sentinel scheme
Going onto the Railway
Walking in a group and working
During the work
Communication clearly
Emergency situations
Track visit and assessment
Learning approach:
Classroom based instruction, site visit at a suitable location followed by on site practical and theory assessments.
Course pre-requisites:
Equipment requirements:
Documentation requirements:
Re-Assessment
Competence shall be re-assessed at least every 24 month
Lucas BTA
The course will enable an individual to gain access to the track environment in Engineering Hours, Traffic Hours, depots or possessions with trains moving and traction current is switched on, whilst under protection. Individuals must comply with current legislation and London Underground (LU) rules. The required standard in the theory assessment and track walk must be achieved in order to be awarded a certificate endorsed Basic Track Awareness (BTA). Also contact the office for Sentinel Track Safety Courses such as: