Course Details

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

People aged 18 and over that are required to give warning to others working in the railway environment when a train approaches or when people stray outside of specified worksite limits. These duties are defined in the Rule Book as those carried out by a Lookout or Site Warden.

OBJECTIVES

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

•  Carry out the duties of Lookout/Site Warden to the standard of competence in accordance with relevant Railway Group Standards

CONTENT

•  Duties of the COSS

•  Introduction to Lookout/Site Warden duties

•  Site Warden/Lookout’s equipment

•  Duties of the Lookout

•  Duties of the On Track Plant Lookout

•  Lookout operated warning systems (LOWS)

•  Arrangements when PEE WEE equipment is employed (optional)

•  Arrangements when KANGO tamping equipment is employed (optional)

•  Theory assessment

•  Practical/verbal assessment

•  Completion of post course training objectives

LEARNING APPROACH

Classroom based theory and practical exercises with some on-site practical exercises.  Theory and practical assessments are included.

FEATURES

On successful completion of this event an application will be sent to NCCA for a competence certificate valid for 2 years. Each delegate must be re-assessed every 2 years to renew their certification.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

•  In-date medical on PTS card

•  Evidence of a negative drugs and alcohol screening in accordance with Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/00124

•  A valid PTS Certificate must be presented to the trainer at the start of each event

•  A Personal Rule Book and or Track Safety Handbook should be brought to the event by each delegate

•  NCCA site ID and address of sponsoring organization will be required when booking the event