Course Summary
This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Controller of Site Safety training as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.
This course includes the PTS (AC) Re-Cert
Course Summary
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety competence.
The COSS competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people). A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA provided there is to medical restriction that would otherwise prevent this.
The COSS course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book; HB6 (General Duties of an IWA), HB7 (General Duties of a COSS), HB8 (IWA, COSS or PC Blocking a Line), HB9 (IWA or COSS Setting Up Safe Systems of Work Within Possessions), HB10 (Duties of the COSS and Person in Charge of a Hand Trolley) and HB13 (Duties of the Person in Charge of a Siding).
The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.
The COSS competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people). A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA provided there is to medical restriction that would otherwise prevent this.
The COSS course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book; HB6 (General Duties of an IWA), HB7 (General Duties of a COSS), HB8 (IWA, COSS or PC Blocking a Line), HB9 (IWA or COSS Setting Up Safe Systems of Work Within Possessions), HB10 (Duties of the COSS and Person in Charge of a Hand Trolley) and HB13 (Duties of the Person in Charge of a Siding).
The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.
Course Aim
On successful completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Demonstrate their ability to correctly interpret relevant parts of the Rule Book, Handbooks and relevant Network Rail Specifications when acting as COSS.
- Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a Safe System of Work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go ‘On or Near the Line’
- Deliver a safety briefing, with an opportunity to practice and demonstrate during the course
Course Award
Delegates will be awarded with a Sentinel recognised certificate upon successful completion of this course. An update to the candidate's Sentinel card, showing COSS and IWA competences, will be applied for.
Note: the IWA competence can only be held if the delegate does not have a red triangle on their Sentinel card. If they have, they cannot undertake IWA duties as part of their COSS role.
Note: the IWA competence can only be held if the delegate does not have a red triangle on their Sentinel card. If they have, they cannot undertake IWA duties as part of their COSS role.
Prerequisites and Requirements
- Delegates must be a minimum age of 18
- Meet the entry requirements of PTS competence
- Have a good understanding of the English language
- Hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/02 – Competence and Training in Track Safety
- Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements and Specification NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol)
- The Pre-COSS workbook needs to be completed and the Sponsor must register the completion of the Pre-COSS workbook with Sentinel
Equipment Required
- Access to Handbooks 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13
- Full "all orange" PPE for practical elements
Course duration
Initial: Five days
Re-Cert: Three days
Re-Cert: Three days
