Focus On On-Track Machine
04 April 2007 15:20
MTR has a wide range of expertise in delivering both operator and controller courses for on-track machines. With the wide spread use of computers and the need to achieve exact track geometry, MTR are able to provide appreciation courses of track geometry and the creation of front off-set files used by the ALC system. MTR can also support with advice on areas where production has fallen short of expectation due to pre work site inspections, track marking and track information. On-track machine TQSs still have an important role to play and MTR provide these courses giving the candidates up to date information on how to obtain the best results and understanding of the machines by trainers with many years experience as operators/drivers. The courses are complimented with periods of track side exercises and practical assessments on the machine during actual working shifts.
The summary of the range of on-track machine courses offered are shown below:
On-Track Machine
- Drivers rules and regulations
- Machine computer systems
- Plasser - ballast regulator
- Plasser - S & C tamper
- Plasser - long welded
- Rail train
- Plasser - plain line tamper
- Crane slinging
- Track quality
- Supervisors
- Ballast cleaning
- Rail-mounted single jib cranes
Machine/Crane Controller Training
MTR is approved to deliver machine/crane controller training as part of the sentinel scheme. The range of training offered includes all competencies and categories of machine covered by the scheme.
Approved training centres for the machines are located at Bristol, Bo'ness (Scotland), Chasewater (Midlands) and West Drayton (London).
Health and Safety Training
MTR offer a portfolio of Health and Safety (H&S) training courses, from basic manual handling and first aid to the NEBOSH General Certificate.
Assessor and NVQ Programmes
MTR are proud to offer programmes through both City & Guilds and OCR as awarding bodies. Candidates can work towards either assessor awards, or programmes that will demonstrate their individual competence in the workplace. Awards are available in:
- Plant maintenance
- Plant operations
- Traction and rolling stock maintenance
- Railway operations, including shunting, driving and
control room functions
S&T training
MTR are able to offer comprehensive training from Basic Signalling Appreciation (BSA) to Signal Maintenance Testing Handbook (SMTH) and all of the Signal Works Testing (SWT) modules.
Rail Safety Training
Courses are available from PTS to SPICOP including Core Planner, levels 1 and 2. The required workplace assessments can also be carried out by MTR.
CPCS Training
MTR are able to offer over 25 courses relating to CPCS training, from a basic introduction through to tracked loading shovel. Courses include:
- Tracked and tyred excavators
- Tracked and tyred road / rail excavators
- Telescopic handlers
- Wheeled loading shovels
- Dozers
Permanent Way Training
With over 30 courses available, MTR Training are able to provide the right training for your staff. Courses include:
- Stressing of CWR - levels 1, 2 & 3
- Track back, including raising and removing TSR
- SO53/SO54
- Patrolling
- Trackmen to trackchargemen
T&RS Training
- New vehicle fleet training
- Vehicle systems training
- Vehicle maintenance training
- Specific courses to demonstrate underpinning knowledge for competence assessments
- Axle bearing maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection and Brake Testing (VIBT)
- Trainbourne protection warning system
- TPWS
- On-train monitoring recording systems
- OTMR
For more information on this company:
MTR Training - Rail Training, Assessment and Consultancy
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