OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegate will understand the principles of direct current and alternating current.

CONTENT
• The importance of Electricity in Railway Signalling
• Atoms and Electrons
• Units Coulomb, Amp, Volt, Ohm
• Ohm’s law - Ohm’s Law formula, Resistances in Series, Parallel and in Series/Parallel
• Number quantities of scale
• Fractions
• Decimals, Approximation
• Power – Power, Index Notation, Fusing
• Magnetism – Materials and Polarity
• Electro-magnetism
• Flux and induction
• Motors and generators
• AC Theory
• AC Waveforms
• Inductance and Capacitance
• Reactance and Impedance
• Transformers and Rectifiers
• Meters
• Symbols (Circuits)

FEATURES
Provides a basic grounding in electrical engineering. Vital for delegates who may be involved with the testing or faulting of electrical systems. Provides knowledge evidence for competence assessment in electrical equipment areas. Enables further development to suit local and business needs. The skills and knowledge obtained will ensure more efficient work performance in electrical engineering activities.

Today the Derby Conference Centre occupies the main building, hosting corporate and private events alongside bed and breakfast accommodation, but the site is still home to a wealth of Rail and Health and Safety Training.

Catalis Ltd based at the location, is a business recognised globally for its exceptional training capability. A reputation for maintaining high quality standards and consistent professionalism for over 70 years, Catalis is synonymous with supplying high calibre training solutions to professionals who work in some of the most safety critical environments. They focus on solutions within Safety and Operations, Health and Safety and Environment and Engineering and Technology.

On Tuesday the 8th June Catalis will open their doors and provide individuals with the opportunity to see the Derby based training centre in action!

Attendees to the Open Day will benefit from a tour of the training facilities with equipment demonstrations from industry leading trainers, including working at height demonstrations and a tour of their confined space training structure.

In addition to a guided tour, Catalis will also be holding an exclusive seminar by Mike McLoughlin, an expert in the field of Accident Investigation.

As Director of Accident Investigation, Mike has been training professionals across the globe on investigation techniques. This seminar provides an opportunity for individuals to hear from one of the Rail Industry’s most r highly regarded experts on the subject.

There will also be a taster session on Catalis’ newest course - Behavioural Based Safety. A hot topic in every industry!

Andrew Bailey, Managing Director at Catalis explains: “Behavioural Based Safety is considered as one of the latest scientific methods that contribute to reducing and minimising accidents”.

“Behavioural Based Safety aims at underlining that safety, health and environmental protection are part of corporate culture and an integral part of the everyday life of employees.”

The session delivered by Andrew, will provide attendees with a taster into how implementing a Behavioural Based programme into their workplace can help reduce accidents and improve the working environment.

This Open Day will provide local Derby businesses with a unique opportunity to peak behind the scenes as the landmark “old Rail Training College” and ultimately change perceptions to provide a much better understanding of what Catalis can offer their clients today.

Dedicated to promoting a positive influence on work cultures, with a mission to reduce workplace accidents and help establish a strong organisational safety culture, Catalis is a training solutions provider that will add value to your business.

So for everyone that has ever driven past the old rail training college and wondered what it is actually used for today, now is your chance to take a tour of the site and experience the facilities first hand.

Due to high demand, those wishing to attend the Open Day must register their interest to confirm their place, as only pre-booked visitors will be permitted entry on the day. This can be done by contacting Sophie Pickles on 01332 861 821 or email sophie.pickles@catalis.co.uk. We will then contact you with the full details for the event and confirm that you have been booked to attend.

The Open Day will give you the opportunity to see our training centre in action, take a tour of our teaching facilities with equipment demonstrations from our leading training experts, and to meet with your local area manager to discuss your training needs.

In addition to a tour of our facilities we will be holding an exclusive seminar by Mike McLoughlin, an expert in the field of Accident Investigation.

Throughout the day we will be previewing some of our new courses including a taster session of our new Behavioural Based Safety offering.

If you would like to attend our open day, please complete the tear off slip below, and return it to Sophie Pickles (Marketing Department, Catalis, The Derby Conference Centre, London Road, Derby, DE24 8UX)

We look forward to seeing you at the Open Day.

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Included in the delegation was Shadow Minister of State for Europe Mark Francois MP, MEP Emma McClarkin and Conservative Candidate for Derby South Jack Perschke all of whom were impressed by the Conference Centre and Catalis’ training facilities, not just in terms of its heritage as a centre for railway training but also its role as a  Conference Centre and its reputation as a world class Rail and Health and Safety training facility.

The visit was organised by Campaign Manager Phil Bailey as part of an industrial tour of Derby South and Derby North and follows David Cameron’s rally at Burston’s Marston Brewery on the 21st April where he set out plans for the region.

For more than 70 years, the Derby Conference Centre has been as the core of the railway industry within the city and it therefore seemed only fitting that it should form part of the Conservatives visit to the town whilst on the campaign trail. The building operated by the RTC Group is head office to the Groups’ businesses Catalis - a leading Rail and Health and Safety training organisation, ATA Recruitment, a white collar engineering and technical recruitment specialist, Ganymede Solutions - focusing on the supply of contingent labour and the Derby Conference Centre, a hotel facility offering conference and event facilities to the corporate and private sector.

Indeed Phil Bailey, who is also Chairman of the Local Conservative Association, said the Derby Conference Centre was an obvious choice to be included on the tour.

He commented: “As a party our brief is trade and looking at how we can improve it and Rail is one of the main ways of getting people working. With its fantastic training facilities, we see Catalis, ATA and the Derby Conference Centre as continuing to play an integral role in this. However the facilities the Centre has to offer goes far beyond that.”

“The whole set up and ethos of the RTC Group is absolutly fantastic and an important part of the fabric of Derby and we are proud to have such an organisation and venue on our doorstep.”

Shadow Minister of State for Europe, Mark Francois was equally impressed with the facilities and commented: “I have been really impressed with the facilities here at both the Derby Conference Centre and Catalis.”

“Everyone knows that the economy is in difficulty, but we have to grow our way out of trouble then make certain we are providing the right skills set for the 21st centure.”

“The RTC Group through Catalis and subsequent businesses are evidently doing that and are an asset to the City and wider economy.”

In recognition of its heritage, the Grade II listed Derby Conference Centre, was last year awarded the Transport Trust’s Red Wheel Commemorate Plaque and in addition to continuing to operate as a centre of excellence for railway training.

Indeed each of the individual businessed continue to play a major role within the Railway marketplace and only last week ATA Rail, the recruitment arm of the RT Group, held a jobs fair which was attended by over one-third of redundant Jarvis workers in their quest for alternative employment.

Andy Pendlebury, Chief Executive of the RTC Group plc commented: “We were extremely pleased to be selected for a visit as part of the campaign trail.

“We have always taken great pride in our offering both to the Rail industry and beyond and to recieve such recognition is absolutly fantastic and a great tribute to all our staff.”

The Catalis name is synonymous with Rail Training and having built from their excellent reputation within the Rail industry, Catalis have continued to expand their services to include a comprehensive protfolio of courses within the sectors of: Rail, Health and Safety, Environmental, and Electrical and Automation.

2010 looks set for another year of growth for the training provider with the launch of a new Confined Space facility at their Clapham site and the opening of a new training centre in Manchester, to help facilitate their clients based within the North West.

The new training venue enables Catalis to deliver Sentinel training courses in the Manchester area, in addition to their Derby, Clapham, Crewe and York facilities.

This purpose built training venue is located just outside of the City centre in Altrincham and officially opened in March, with a series of Rail Safety course dates available throughout 2010.

Other courses to be delivered on the site include Health and Safety, Electrical and Automation solutions and Leadership and Management training.

Their new Confined Space facility in Clapham was operational at the end of February and the facility compliments the Confined Space training suite commissioned in 2009 at Catalis’ Derby based training centre.

Catalis run a series of courses from London and Derby including: Confined Space Awareness, Confined Space Entry, Confined Space Supervisor and Confined Space Rescue.

Catalis designed and installed these facilities to meet the training requirements of individuals working within a Confined Space environment, providing delegates with the opportunity to gain practical, hands on training within a real life environment.

All Catalis Confined Space courses provide delegates with practical demonstrations of search and entry techniques and theoretical knowledge of the relevant legislation and hazards of working in a Confined Space environment.

Managing Director, Andrew Bailey said; “We have always had an excellent reputation for training solutions within the Rail industry and the breadth of practical training equipment available at our sites has always positioned us as market leaders.

When we expanded into the Health & Safety arena, to compliment our Rail specific training capabilities, we wanted to continue this hands-on, practical style of training as we have proven it delivers the best results for delegates. The new practical Confined Space units prove our commitment to this methodology. Initial training feedback from clients and delegates had been excellent!

In terms of the new Manchester venue, we are obviously extremely excited to be able to offer clients within the North West a local training option. With some courses already fully booked, 2010 in looking positive for Catalis.”

Catalis is dedicated to providing training solutions that enable customers to operate safely whilst enhancing their people and business performance.

For further information and course details please call 0845 880 8108 or email hotline@catalis.co.uk.

OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course delegates will be able to:
• Undertake inspection of a Cable Avoidance Tool and Generator
• Demonstrate the safe use of the tool
• State how to deal with defective equipment

CONTENT
• Over view of Health & Safety Regulations
• Cable Avoidance Tool and Generator operation
• Practical training using CAT & GENNY

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom session with demonstrations and practical exercises.  Individual practical and theory based assessments taken on completion of course.

FEATURES
Greater knowledge and understanding of how to use the equipment and an opportunity to work in a risk free environment.

OBJECTIVES
On completion, delegates will be able to identify the changes to BS7671.

CONTENT
This course covers the full 17th Edition regulations.
In addition to harmonisation with European Standards, the event will consider the changes to the 16th Edition and overview of the differences between 16th and 17th Editions.

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom sessions covering calculations and theoretical learning. Discussions on aspects of electrical installations and video/powerpoint presentations.

FEATURES
Following completion of the course, delegates will have a thorough working knowledge of the regulations.  Delegates may take the City & Guilds 2382-20 national examination on-line.

OBJECTIVES
On completion, delegates will be able to:
• Explain the fundamental requirements of BS7671
• Demonstrate the application of the regulations
• Identify the requirements of the special
  regulations

CONTENT
This course covers the full 17th Edition regulations.
• Scope, Object and fundamental principles
• Definitions and terminology
• Assessment of general characteristics
• Protection for safety
• Selection and erection of equipment
• Inspection and testing
• Special Locations
• Appendices and sample test papers

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom sessions covering calculations and theoretical learning.  Discussions on aspects of electrical installations and video/powerpoint presentation.

FEATURES
Following completion of the course, delegates will have a thorough knowledge of the regulations harmonisation with the European Standards.  Delegates may take the City & Guilds 2382-10 national examination on-line.

OBJECTIVES
Delegates attending this event will acquire a thorough practical knowledge of the testing and inspection of portable electrical equipment.

CONTENT
We recommend that delegates have an up to date copy of the IEE code of practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.  The following elements are covered:
• Legislation
• Equipment classification
• Frequency of inspection
• Documentation and procedures
• Competence to test
• Instrumentation
• Practical inspection and testing
• Use of a variety of common test instruments
• Recording and interpreting results

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom sessions with demonstrations and presentations.  Hands on practical experience of using a variety of test equipment.

FEATURES
1 day event leads to Catalis certification of attendance.
2 day event leads to a City & Guilds 2377 certification for Code of Practice for In-service Testing of Electrical Equipment.  The exam fee is included in the course cost.

OBJECTIVES
It will provide delegates who have a limited knowledge of CDM Regulations in the construction industry with a firm grounding in the development and application of CDM 2007.

CONTENT
• Introduction to the Regulations
• Notification – when it is required
• Application of the Regulations to non-notifiable projects
• Additional requirements for notifiable projects
• Definitions – construction work, structure, demolition etc
• Duties and responsibilities of clients, designers, CDM co-ordinators, principal contractors and Contractors
• Review of the CDM Regulations, guidance and Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)
• The pre-construction information
• The construction phase plan
• The health and safety file

LEARNING APPROACH
The course is undertaken in both a classroom and with practical demonstrations and exercises.

FEATURES
The course is highly interactive and includes presentations, notes, delegate discussion and examination to ensure effective learning outcomes.