Course Name

Inspection of arc welds

Course Description

To provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to demonstrate their competence at Flash Butt Weld Inspection.

Audience

This course is suitable for Technicians (Welding & Grinding). Delegates must have - Minimum age of 18. Previous demonstrable experience in Arc Welding. Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1. Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

Duration:

1 Day(s)

Class size:

8

Competence Name Awarded:

Inspection of arc welding.

Competence Awarded:

WI2

Course Code:

PLT 605c.E2

Prerequisite Name:

Personal Track Safety; Individual Working Alone or Controller of Site Safety

Prerequisite Short Code:

PTS; IWA or COSS

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

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Course Name

Join or repair rails using Railtech processes

Course Description

To provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to join or repair rails using (Railtech) Aluminothermic welding processes.

Audience

This course is suitable for Welding & Grinding Operatives who are already competent in Welder Assistant duties.

Duration:

20 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Join or repair rails using Railtech processes

Competence Awarded:

RT1; RT2; RT3; RT4; RT5

Course Code:

PLT 803b.E2

Prerequisite Name:

Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124: Competence Specific Medical Requirements Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol); Undertake work to prepare and assist Aluminothermic welding activities; Magnetic Particle Testing; AND As an assistant, has assisted in the manufacture of 25 welds within the last 2 years, covering a variety of weld types and rail conditions that must include welds of similar and dissimilar wear, wide gap and head repair; OR Is competent in a relevant welding process that has been obtained outside of the UK rail industry.

Prerequisite Short Code:

NR/L2/OHS/00124; NR/L1/OHS/051; PLT 803c; PLT 402c.E2

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

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Course Name

Magnetic Particle Testing

Course Description

To train delegates who are responsible for undertaking Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT) training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

Audience

Personnel who are required to use Magnetic Particle Testing as part of their duties.

Duration:

1 day Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Undertake Magnetic Particle Testing

Competence Awarded:

NDT MPT

Course Code:

PLT 402c. E2

Prerequisite Name:

Prerequisite Short Code:

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

Course Type:

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Course Name

Prepare rails for disposal using oxy-fuel gas cutting processes

Course Description

To provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to use Oxy-fuel gas cutting equipment to prepare for the disposal of rail.

Audience

This course is suitable for Welding & Grinding Operatives. Delegates must; Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1. Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

Duration:

4 Day(s)

Class size:

6

Competence Name Awarded:

Prepare rails for disposal using oxy-fuel gas cutting processes.

Competence Awarded:

Weld 102

Course Code:

PLT 901c

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake Liquid Penetrant Testing

Prerequisite Short Code:

NDT LPT

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

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Course Name

Repair rails using flux cored arc welding (FCAW)

Course Description

This endorsement module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking plain line rail using the flux cored arc welding process as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

Audience

This endorsement module is for Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) on plain line only ,and can only be attended if the individual has attended the PLT 804c core module.

Duration:

10 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Repairs and resurfacing of plain rail, all rail grade groups and welding for track circuit purposes.

Competence Awarded:

FCAW1

Course Code:

PLT 804c.E2

Prerequisite Name:

Repair rails using arc welding processes.

Prerequisite Short Code:

PLT 804c

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

3

Course Type:

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Course Name

Undertake flash butt welding activity

Course Description

To provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Flash Butt welding duties.

Audience

Welders joining the flash butt welding team.

Duration:

11 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Mobile Flash Butt Welding Head Operator.

Competence Awarded:

MFBWHO

Course Code:

PLT 302b

Prerequisite Name:

Undertake work to prepare and assist flash butt welding activities.

Prerequisite Short Code:

PLT 302c

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

N/A

Course Type:

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Course Name

Undertake works to prepare and assist aluminothermic welding activities

Course Description

Delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of hot works policy, identify different types of rail grades and profiles, measure and assess rail wear, identify the Network Rail standards and specification for the assembly and dismantling of welding tents and umbrellas. They will also be able to assist in checks of welding equipment and consumables, and prepare welding gaps using appropriate equipment. Delegates will understand all aspects of welding processes, including rough grinding of welds correctly and safely, finishing welds safely and correctly, demonstrating their understanding of the weld inspection requirement prior to leaving site, and how to identify any issues with the completed work and communicate findings to the appropriate person.

Audience

This course is suitable for Welding & Grinding Operatives.

Duration:

10 Day(s)

Class size:

4

Competence Name Awarded:

Assistant Welder Railtech. Assistant Welder Thermit.

Competence Awarded:

ASST WELD RTASST WELD TW

Course Code:

PLT 803c

Prerequisite Name:

Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124: Competence Specific Medical Requirements Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol); Undertake Oxy Gas Cutting. Rail Mounted Disc Cutter Safe use of portable & transportable plant. Plain Line Grinders Safe use of cutting and grinding equipment Electric Needle gun. Safe use of generator equipment. Safe use of trolley equipment.

Prerequisite Short Code:

NR/L2/OHS/00124,NR/L1/OHS/051,Weld 102,PTMP03.01,PTMP00,PTMP03.03,PTMP03.06,PTMP10.01,PTMP01,PTMP16

Skills Assessment Scheme Regime:

5

Course Type:

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