OBJECTIVES

• Gain an introduction to integrated management Systems
• Recognise benefits of integrated management systems
• Understand process of documenting an integrated management system
• Enhance knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Understand links between ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

CONTENT

• Overview of SIO 9001
• Benefits of integration
• Process for integration
• An in-depth looks at ISO 14001

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom based, theory and practical exercises

OBJECTIVES

• Describe the purpose of an environmental management system
• Explain the legal framework surrounding an EMS
• Understand the purpose and intent of the ISO 14000 standards
• Describe the ISO 1400 requirements
• Understand how an EMS works

CONTENT

• Awareness of environmental issues
• How an EMS can manage environmental impacts
• The relevance of EMS in a business sustainable development
• Environmental legislation
• Purpose and benefits of using 14001
• Structure and scope of 14001 and how to satisfy requirements

LEARNING APPROACH
The theory part of training will be delivered in a classroom environment, trainer led.

FEATURES

• Organisations are realising environmental issues are becoming more prominent in their future sustainability, with legislation
• Clients and society demanding environment improvement
• EMS is a globally recognised structure that drives and manages environmental improvement

A person who holds Stage 1 Core Planning Skills or 3 months experience in the planning environment and competent in using the Sectional Appendices, National Hazard Directory and Signalling Diagrams to identify/extract information is also required or be able to demonstrate that they possess sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Core Planner 1 course content to be exempted.

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Provide sufficient understanding of the basic components and practice of railway engineering for the planning of the safe engineering access and safe systems of work on or about Network
  Rail Infrastructure.
• Provide full understanding of the principles governing the implementation of the safe system of work on Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure
• Demonstrate where to gather information
• Process the ability to determine the appropriate safe system of work whilst undertaking a wide range of activities on site.

CONTENT

• Welcome and introduction
• Planning and the Core Planner’s Role
• Sectional Appendices, National Hazard Directory and Weekly Operating Notice
• Modules G and T of the Rule Book
• 5 mile diagrams
• Marlin GIS and Omnisurveyor 3D diagrams
• NR/SP/OSH/019 Standard
• Green zone guide
• Core planner process
• Green zone planning manual
• Knowledge and practical assessments

LEARNING APPROACH
Trainer led classroom and practical sessions. There is also a theory and practical assessment of the candidates knowledge and skills.

FEATURES
On successful completion of the course, will provide the delegate with the competencies as defined within Network Rail Business Process Standard NR/SP/OSH/019. A Core Planner 2 card will also be issued by Sentinel.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Personal Rule Book with relevant modules must be brought to the event by each delegate
NCCA site ID and address of the sponsoring organisation will be required when booking the event
Recertification is undertaken as an Annual Knowledge Assessment in the workplace

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Provide sufficient understanding of the basic components and practice of railway engineering for the planning of the safe engineering access and safe systems of work on or about Network Rail Infrastructure

CONTENT

• Welcome and introduction
• Railway Terminology
• Introduction Exercise
• Trackside equipment and terms and practises
• The Rule Book
• Rules G1, G2, T6, T7
• The Sectional Appendices
• Weekly operating notice
• Rules T12, T2 (A, D, H, T, X), T3, T4
• Business process document

LEARNING APPROACH
Trainer led classroom and practical sessions. There is also a theory and practical assessment of the candidates knowledge and skills.

FEATURES
On successful completion of the course, each delegates shall undertake a period of mentored workplace experience to enable the learning to be consolidated through practical experience. A Core Planner 1 card will also be issued by Sentinel and delegates will be able to proceed to Core Planner Skills 2.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A Personal Rule Book with relevant modules must be brought to the event by each delegate
NCCA site ID and address of the sponsoring organisation will be required when booking the event

OBJECTIVES

• Identify your current preferred leadership styles and practices
• Appreciate the difference between leadership and management - how different styles impact on performance
• Learn what defines good leadership behaviour
• Discover how to motivate individuals to willingly expend effort on a task
• Develop a toolbox of motivational skill
• Understand how to develop and influence others
• Learn how to choose an appropriate leadership style based on the situation at hand
• Develop decision making skills - chose appropriate decision making styles increasing chances of successful implementation
• Recognise and learn how to manage stress within the team
• Manage team dynamics to ensure that the team is working at peak performance
• Identifying team member strengths and their role preferences
• Recognise behaviour traits in self and others
• Gain a better understanding of differing personalities and what motivates them, leading to better communication
• Allocate tasks and learn when and how to delegate to reduce overload and burnout
• Understand how teams develop over time
• Build supportive and effective teams and networks
• Recognise and understand different team roles and their importance in developing effective teamwork
• Learn how to lead groups to deliver objectives and outcomes

LEARNING APPROACH
The course is based around a highly immersive workshop, you will learn by doing, observing and critiquing.

FEATURES
The workshop takes the form of a business simulation where participants will be given the opportunity to be team leader, develop team working skills, experience decision making, assess their own and others ability to successfully lead, appropriately delegate tasks, assign roles and responsibilities etc.
Participants will also a complete a number of personal style inventories, providing them with a clear insight to their preferred style of leadership and the potential impact on others.

OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course, candidates will be able to:

• Explain the operation of a TPWS system
• Perform routine maintenance and complete records
• Investigate failures to pinpoint faulty components
• Identify correct positioning for TPWS transmitter loops to the required accuracy
• Identify requirements for bringing the TPWS system back into service in accordance with SMTH procedures

CONTENT

• Overview of TPWS
• Routine Maintenance requirements
• Fault Finding
• SMT requirements

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom sessions, with approximately 70% practical work.

FEATURES
Delegates attending the course will develop their skills and knowledge so that they can conduct maintenance and faulting routines effectively and effieciently.

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Recall the principles of operation of the HW point machine
• Carry out maintenance in accordance with the Signalling Maintenance Specification
• Adjust the new point machine to operational parameters
• Locate faults on the points
• Change components parts of the point machine

CONTENT

• Principles of operation of a GEC HW 1000 and 2000 Point Machine
• Maintenance
• Adjustment of the Point Machine
• Replacement of components
• Fault location and rectification

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom theory sessions using visual aids, practical demonstrations and practical activities. Approx 50% Practical. Practical assessments are included.

FEATURES
Delegates attending this course will develop their skills and knowledge so they can conduct maintenance and faulting routines efficiently and effectively, and minimise the day to day problems associated with these point machines.

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify failures from the information available
• Demonstrate the ability to read signalling diagram
• Locate a signal system fault
• Locate a point system fault

CONTENT

• Correct use of test equipment
• Fault categories
• The six steps to fault finding
• Signal circuit diagrams
• Point circuit diagrams

LEARNING APPROACH
Theory session, practical demonstrations and practice.
Theory and practical assessments are included.
Experimentation and a simulated environment allow faults to be applied without affecting the operational railway.

FEATURES
Delegates will have the opportunity to locate faults in a controlled environment. This will help develop techniques that will enable efficient fault finding and reduce equipment down time.

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Perform Service A and Service B maintenance correctly to Network Rails Signalling Maintenance
• Perform facing point lock and detection testing to Network Rails Signalling Maintenance Specifications
• Manually operate the H.P.S.A in line with the manufacturer’s Operations and Maintenance Manual
• Fault find H.P.S.S to component level
• Replace faulty components in line with the OAM Manual

CONTENT

• Development of H.P.S.S.
• Safety
• H.P.S.S Sub Systems
• The H.P.S.A Handset
• Maintenance
• Component Replacement

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom theory sessions using PowerPoint, working models and practical demonstration. 80% of the course time will be made up of practical activities. Practical and theory assessments are used to test the course objectives. The simulated environment allows activities to be conducted under controlled conditions in a safe and comfortable environment.

FEATURES
Working on stimulated equipment allows for:

• Learning without distractions
• All practical experience to be conducted under controlled conditions

OBJECTIVES
On successful completion of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Recall the principles of operation of Clamp Locks
• Carry out maintenance on a Clamp Lock in accordance with Network Rail documentation
• Carry out component replacement on a Clamp Lock in accordance with Network Rail documentation

CONTENT

• Principles of Clamp Lock operation
• Signal Maintenance Specifications & Tests
• Fault Location
• Component replacement

LEARNING APPROACH
Classroom theory sessions using visual aids and working models, practical demonstrations, with at least 70% of the course made up of practical activities. Theoretical and practical assessments are included.

FEATURES
Working on stimulated equipment allows for:

• Learning without distractions
• Components to be replaced under controlled conditions
• Faults to be applied without compromising safety