Undertake Detailed Switch Inspections (053) - Recert

Course Aims

This course is intended to re-affirm the responsibilities of the certificate holder, review the updates to the relevant Network Rail Standards and re-assess the competence to undertake the duties required.

Duration

1 day

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -
• Be aware of all amendments and alterations to Network Rail Standards.
• Re-affirm the competence to undertake the inspection of facing switches.

Pre Requisite Requirements

The following pre-requisites are required:
• Delegates attending MUST hold a valid 053 certificate

PPE Requirements

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line and therefore, they MUST be in possession of:-
• Valid P. T. S. Card
• Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003
• Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
• Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
• General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
• Safety Glasses BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of the course. Certification is valid for 3 years.