Course Summary
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment Group 1 Ballast/Track Management duties.
This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Machine Controller Attachment Group 1 Ballast Track Management duties on the Network Rail Infrastructure.
At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:
- Describe how the attachment is designed to function under normal operating conditions
- Describe what equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
- Avoid the attachment being placed in an unsafe or unstable condition.
- Correctly attach and use the attachment
- Control the movement of the machine taking into account:
- Condition of the track
- Cant
- Gradient
- Exclusion Zones
- Describe what information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement/work.
Certifications
MC Att Group 1 – Ballast/Track Management will be added to Sentinel profile for successful delegates.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
- Must be a minimum age of 18
- Must hold a valid Sentinel Track safety Card endorsed with PTS
- Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical fitness Level 1.
- Must meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs and Alcohol)
- Machine Controller Dual-Purpose Vehicle competence; and/or
- Machine Controller Maintenance Machine competence; and/or
- Machine Controller Material Handler competence
