Course Summary
This module is designed to train Level B (Authorised) persons who are responsible for working under direction of the Level A (Nominated) Person to achieve isolations on AC OLE in their daily work.
It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills as defined in parts of competence standards listed below and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.
OLE 13 Manually Switch Electrical Supply to OLE to Meet Defined Requirements OLE 14 Test and Earth OLE to Meet Defined Isolation Requirements
OLE 15 Contribute to Minimising Risks When Working On or Near to Live OLE
OLE 17 Object Removal from the OLE
It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills as defined in parts of competence standards listed below and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.
OLE 13 Manually Switch Electrical Supply to OLE to Meet Defined Requirements OLE 14 Test and Earth OLE to Meet Defined Isolation Requirements
OLE 15 Contribute to Minimising Risks When Working On or Near to Live OLE
OLE 17 Object Removal from the OLE
Course Aim
To instruct delegates how to determine and fulfil their role and responsibilities when undertaking Level B (Authorised) person duties.
This course is designed to ensure delegates are fully aware of the dangers that can arise in the course of Level B (Authorised) person’s duties. Successful completion of this course does not mean that the delegate is allowed to carry out Level B (Authorised) person’s duties, unless under the direct supervision of a mentor during their probationary period, until they have been assessed by a licensed assessor as competent to do so in accordance with NR/L2/CTM/014.
The successful completion of this course can be used as supporting evidence of competence to reach the level required in NR/L2/CTM/014.
This course is designed to ensure delegates are fully aware of the dangers that can arise in the course of Level B (Authorised) person’s duties. Successful completion of this course does not mean that the delegate is allowed to carry out Level B (Authorised) person’s duties, unless under the direct supervision of a mentor during their probationary period, until they have been assessed by a licensed assessor as competent to do so in accordance with NR/L2/CTM/014.
The successful completion of this course can be used as supporting evidence of competence to reach the level required in NR/L2/CTM/014.
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum age of 18
- Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 – Competence and Training in Track Safety
- Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements
- In addition, the requirements of Network Rail Specification NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol) must be met
- Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS AC competence
- Must have had at least three month’s workplace experience in an OLE Maintenance team or had relevant experience in an OLE Construction team
- Must have completed the First Aid for Electrical Accidents course and hold current certification
PPE Requirement
- High visibility upper body clothing with reflective tape which complies with BS EN 471: 2003 class 2 and Railway Group Standard GO/RT3279
- High visibility lower body clothing to BS EN 471 class 1 and Railway Group Standard GO/RT3279
- A safety helmet that complies with BS EN 397: 1995
- Safety footwear which complies with BS EN ISO 20345: 2004, provides support to ankle, includes mid-sole protection and has a protective toe cap. Where used, steel or other conductive toe caps shall be covered
Course Duration
Three days.
