Course Name
Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Develop Conceptual Ground Models
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme focusing on Retaining Walls. This module provides an overview of different types of<br />
retaining walls and their failure modes.<br />
The content will not give detailed guidance on structural inspections but will provide basic information and signpost relevant documents and standards. <br />
It also provides an understanding of the principles of retaining wall design, but it does not on its own lead to competence in designing a retaining wall or signing off a design done by others.</p>
Audience
Geotechnical Engineers
Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
Buildings & Civils Asset Management &
Project Teams
Duration:
2 Hours Day(s)
Class size:
1
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N/A
Course Code:
GeoM7
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Earthworks Drainage
Course Description
<p>This Module describes drainage and catchment systems to show a general awareness of their design and operation. To identify the common drainage system components and explain the importance of drainage management in terms of slope and retaining wall stability.</p>
<p>Define geotechnical considerations for existing and new drainage scenarios apply the theories of catchment studies and scour prevention to problems identified on the rail network..</p>
Audience
Geotechnical Engineers
Route and Region Geotechnical Teams,
Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
2 Hours Day(s)
Class size:
1
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N/A
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N/A
Course Code:
GeoM10
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Introduction to Earthworks
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme. The aim of the Introduction to Earthworks module is to give individuals a general introduction to, and overview of, Network Rail Earthworks and to provide awareness of the asset types and the impact of asset failures.</p>
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Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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Course Code:
GeoM3
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Introduction to Earthworks Examinations
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme. The aim of the Introduction to Earthworks module is to give individuals a general introduction to, and overview of, Network Rail Earthworks and to provide awareness of the asset types and the impact of asset failures.</p>
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Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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Course Code:
GeoM15A
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Introduction to Earthworks Failure Mechanisms
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme focusing on Earthwork Failure<br />
Mechanisms.</p>
Audience
Geotechnical Engineers - Route and Region Geotechnical Teams - Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams.
Duration:
N/A Day(s)
Class size:
1
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N/A
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N/A
Course Code:
GeoM4B
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Introduction to Slope Stability
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme. The aim of this module is to introduce the concept of slope stability, what influences the stability of a slope and how torecognise slope movement. It is of relevance to Network Rail staff and contracttors alike who work on site and may be the first to spot signs of slope movement.</p>
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0.25 Day(s)
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GeoM4A
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Monitoring & Observational Approach
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme focusing on Monitoring and Observational Approach. This module describes how to use monitoring to manage earthworks assets. This will include using geotechnical instrumentation, including inclinometers and piezometers, and using alert and alarm systems.</p>
Audience
- Geotechnical Engineers
- Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
- Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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Course Code:
GeoM14
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - RSHI: Geometric Data Collection
Course Description
<p>The Rock Slope Hazard Index (RSHI): Geometric Data Collection module is the second of four pre-learning modules to the face to face RSHI course forming part of the Geotechnics Training Programme. This module covers the recording of the slope geometry as part of a Rock Slope Examination i.e. the rock slope and any associated slopes above or below, together with the position of rail infrastructure in relation to the slope. It should be viewed before attending the RSHI field training course.</p>
Audience
Rock Slope Examiners only who are attending the Rock Slope Hazard Index training course.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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GeoM16B
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - RSHI: Introduction & Principles
Course Description
<p>The Rock Slope Hazard Index (RSHI): Introduction and Principles module is pre-learning to the face to face RSHI course and one of four modules looking specifically at rock slope examinations using the RSHI. The RSHI is one of the examinations covered within the NR/L3/CIV/065 standard. In this introductory section we explain when an RSHI should be applied within the wider context of earthwork examinations. Later sections provide instruction and training on the types of data collected as part of the RSHI.</p>
Audience
Rock Slope Examiners only who are attending the Rock Slope Hazard Index training course.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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GeoM16A
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Rock Slope Examinations: Geotechnical Data
Course Description
<p>The Geotechnical Data module is the third of four pre-learning modules to the face to face Rock Slope Hazard Index course forming part of the Geotechnics Training Programme, looking at the rock slope examination process as detailed in NR/L3/CIV/065/Mod3 and NR/GN/CIV/065/Mod3. This module covers the recording of geotechnical data i.e., rock material data, rock discontinuity data, potential failure modes, frequencies, and sizes, and groundwater and surface water observations. It provides foundational knowledge upon which fieldwork will build.</p>
Audience
Rock Slope Examiners only who are attending the Rock Slope Hazard Index training course.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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GeoM16C
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Rock Slope Examinations: Remedial Works
Course Description
<p>The Remedial Works module is the last of four pre-learning modules to the face to face Rock Slope Hazard Index course forming part of the Geotechnics Training Programme. This module covers the recording of any rock slope remedial works that exist on the slope. It is necessary to understand the types of remedial work, the circumstances/ conditions in which they are used and their effectiveness at treating the rock slope hazards noted.</p>
Audience
Rock Slope Examiners only who are attending the Rock Slope Hazard Index training course.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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GeoM16D
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Buildings & Civils - Geotechnical - Soil Slope Examinations
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme and is the second of two modules looking specifically at Soil Slope Examinations as referenced in NR/L3/CIV/065 Modules 1 & 2. This module describes the processes involved in carrying out a soil slope examination in accordance with the NR/L3/CIV/065 standard. Learners should also refer to Examination Guidance Manuals: NR/GN/CIV/065 and NR/GN/CIV/065/Mod01 and Mod02 for further information.</p>
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0.25 Day(s)
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Course Code:
GeoM15B
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Buildings & Civils - Mining - Introduction to Mining Awareness
Course Description
<p>The Introduction to Mining Awareness module forms part of the Mining Training Programme and is the first part of two modules dedicated to the awareness of mining hazards around the railway.</p>
<p>In this module you will cover lessons focussing on what is mined, some background on legacy mining and why this is important to Network Rail, and finally what mining hazards impact the railway and in what way.</p>
Audience
- Mining Team
- Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
- Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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Course Code:
MineM1A
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Buildings & Civils - Mining - Pathways in Mining Awareness
Course Description
<p>The Pathways in Mining Awareness module forms part of the Mining Training Programme and is the second part of two modules dedicated to the awareness of mining hazards around the railway.</p>
<p>Within this module, you will explore the Mining Manual and how it applies to specific groups of people. The management of mining hazards can be complex, but it is introduced here to show the various roles and responsibilities undertaken by Network Rail as part of the response to mining hazards when they are noted at the trackside.</p>
Audience
- Mining Team
- Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
- Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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MineM1B
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Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Defects
Course Description
<p>This eLearning is part of a wider programme aimed at maintaining and developing competencies of employees working within the Buildings & Civils discipline. The intention is to help reduce and manage risks, as well as ensuring a continuity of knowledge within Network Rail. This specific course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the most common defects present in existing tunnels, including; types, causes, and severity. There are two parts to complete, covering different topics as follows:<br />
Part 1 - Common masonry defects and other defect types.<br />
Part 2 - Causes of defects and evaluation of defects.</p>
Audience
Those whose play a role in maintaining our tunnel assets.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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B&C-T-D
Prerequisite Name:
Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Introduction & Terminology
Prerequisite Short Code:
B&C-T-I&T
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Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Introduction & Terminology
Course Description
<p>This eLearning is part of a wider programme aimed at maintaining and developing competencies of employees working within the Buildings & Civils discipline. The intention is to help reduce and manage risks, as well as ensuring a continuity of knowledge within Network Rail. This specific course provides an overview of the Tunnels eLearning programme and the attached competencies, along with an introduction to our tunnel infrastructure and main terminology.</p>
Audience
Those whose play a role in maintaining our tunnel assets and any others who may wish as CPD activity to learn some tunnels terminology and gain an insight into this asset on our network.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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B&C-T-I&T
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Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Repair Methods
Course Description
<p>This eLearning is part of a wider programme aimed at maintaining and developing competencies of employees working within the Buildings & Civils discipline. The intention is to help reduce and manage risks, as well as ensuring a continuity of knowledge within Network Rail. This specific course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the most common repair methods for existing tunnels, including; typical applications, design requirements, and practical considerations. There are 3 parts to this module as follows:<br />
Part 1 - Repairs using standard details and typical repairs and remedial works.<br />
Part 2 - Lining strengthening, sprayed concrete lining works, rockbolts and other strengthening works and renewals.<br />
Part 3 - Emergency repairs and interventions, additional works for shafts and undertaking repairs.</p>
Audience
Those whose play a role in maintaining our tunnel assets.
Duration:
0.25 Day(s)
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B&C-T-RM
Prerequisite Name:
Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Introduction & Terminology
Buildings & Civils - Tunnels - Defects
Prerequisite Short Code:
B&C-T-I&T, B&C-T-D
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Buildings & Civils – Geotechnical - Earthworks Interventions
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme focusing on Earthworks Interventions.<br />
You will explore the following areas;<br />
• Geotechnical design<br />
• Credible assumptions to refine a ground model and determine appropriate solutions to improve the stability of a slope<br />
• Appropriate techniques to identify assets where water management is a priority<br />
• Safe decisions by appropriate scope of mitigations as well as adequate timescales<br />
• A detailed knowledge of repair and remediation schemes and associated appropriate use of monitoring<br />
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Audience
Geotechnical Engineers
Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
1 Hour Day(s)
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N/A
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N/A
Course Code:
GeoM13
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Buildings & Civils – Geotechnical - Effects of Vegetation
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme and will explore the effects of vegetation on earthworks. There are two Network Rail Standards that relate to vegetation and will be covered during this module which are NR/L2/CIV/086 Module 13: Management of Vegetation on Earthworks, and NR/L2/OTK/5201: Lineside Vegetation Management Manual. This training will be of use to you should you refer to either of these standards as part of your job role.<br />
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Audience
Geotechnical Engineers and those involved in the management of lineside vegetation.
Duration:
1 Hour Day(s)
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N/A
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N/A
Course Code:
GeoM9
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Buildings & Civils – Geotechnical - Retaining Walls
Course Description
<p>This eLearning forms part of the Geotechnics Training Programme focusing on Retaining Walls. This module provides an overview of different types of retaining walls and their failure modes. The content will not give detailed guidance on structural inspections but will provide basic information and signpost relevant documents and standards. It also provides an understanding of the principles of retaining wall design, but it does not on its own lead to competence in designing a retaining wall or signing off a design done by others.</p>
Audience
Geotechnical Engineers
Route and Region Geotechnical Teams
Buildings & Civils Asset Management & Project Teams
Duration:
1 Hour Day(s)
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N/A
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Course Code:
GeoM11
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Defects Management for Operational Buildings
Course Description
<p>This virtual 1 day course delivered by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is a bespoke session aimed to raise awareness and provide a broader understanding of basic asset management principles. The course is split into four modules as follows: 1. Structural Damage & Cracking, 2. Damp, 3. Timber Decay & Infestation, 4. Roofing.</p>
Audience
- Asset Managers
- Asset Engineers
- Maintenance Works Delivery Teams
Duration:
1 Day(s)
Class size:
25
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DefM
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Structural Eurocodes - Buildings
Course Description
<p>This is a 3 day course covering the detailed application of the suite of Structural Eurocodes and of their supporting Execution EuroNorms and Product EuroNorms to the design and construction of General Structures & Buildings.</p>
<p>The codes cover the design of all Structural and Civil Engineering works in Europe.</p>
<p> The Eurocodes form part of a much wider suite of standards published by CEN that are applicable to construction.<br />
Eurocodes cover design<br />
Product Standards – give requirements for construction products and provide the basis for CE marking<br />
Execution Standards – are concerned with specifications for construction</p>
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Audience
Engineers/Surveyors etc within the Civils Discipline and Asset Management who’s role is influenced and/or effected by the introduction of the Structural Eurocodes
Duration:
3 Days Day(s)
Class size:
16
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N/A
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Course Code:
PD/IE/SE BUILD
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