Course Summary
The PTS course is comprised of two components. There is an e-learning training package followed by a practical training day. Successful completion of the e-learning is a prerequisite for attendance of the practical day.
The practical training module is designed to train persons who are undertaking Personal Track Safety responsibilities 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.
The practical training module is designed to train persons who are undertaking Personal Track Safety responsibilities 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.
Key Aims
The aim of the course is to instruct delegates on correctly determining their responsibilities and duties when working on or near the line.
Primary Objectives
At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:
- Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly the Rule Book GE/RT8000 Series or Guide to Personal Track Safety or Key Point Card NR9922 and relevant local instructions when required to go on or near the line
- Demonstrate their understanding of, and ability to follow, a Safe System of Work
Prerequisites and Requirements
Delegates must:
- Be sponsored by a Link-Up approved company with a valid NCCA Site ID
- Have completed their e-learning prior to course commencement, visit https://elearning.networkrail.co.uk/login/index.php for the portal login
- Be a minimum age of 16 (note: persons aged 16 and 17 may attend this event and are permitted to hold PTS but are then only allowed On or Near the Line under the supervision of a Controller of Site Safety)
- Produce a valid Network Rail approved Medical Certificate to prove they meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 (Medical Fitness)
- Produce a valid Network Rail approved Drugs and Alcohol Certificate to prove they meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/ L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol)
- Produce a form of photographic ID (e.g. passport, photocard driving licence). If this requirement is problematic, please contact us for advice before booking the course
- Have a good understanding of the English language
- Be considered suitable by their sponsor for this safety critical role
Course Award
Delegates will be awarded with a Sentinel recognised certificate upon successful completion of this course.
Successful completion of the course will lead to the issue of a Network Rail Sentinel Track Safety Card, valid for two years. The card will be validated with PTS and also a green square (which signifies that the person must be accompanied at all times, as well as being required to wear a blue safety helmet).
Delegates who will be required to work in AC Overhead Lines areas will need to successfully complete the AC element of the course and have this added to their card.
Delegates who will be required to work in DC ("third rail") electrified areas will need to successfully complete the additional one-day DCCR course and have this added to their card.
Successful completion of the course will lead to the issue of a Network Rail Sentinel Track Safety Card, valid for two years. The card will be validated with PTS and also a green square (which signifies that the person must be accompanied at all times, as well as being required to wear a blue safety helmet).
Delegates who will be required to work in AC Overhead Lines areas will need to successfully complete the AC element of the course and have this added to their card.
Delegates who will be required to work in DC ("third rail") electrified areas will need to successfully complete the additional one-day DCCR course and have this added to their card.
Equipment Required
Full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which must include a blue safety helmet, is required for the track visit.
Course Duration
PTS Initial (practical): One day
PTS Re-Cert: One day
PTS Re-Cert: One day
Additional Information
A PTS Keypoint booklet (RT9922) will be given to each candidate at the start of the course and a PTS Logbook (NR9968) will be issued to the candidate by the Trainer upon successful completion of the course. Provision of, and access to, the relevant Network Rail rulebooks and handbooks are the responsibility of the candidate's Sponsor.
NOTE: The AC Electrification module is built into this course, but it is possible the candidate to pass the PTS module of the course but not pass the AC module. Should this occur and the delegate specifically requires a PTS (AC) then it is not possible to re-sit the AC as a stand-alone exam and the entire PTS Initial process has to be started again, including the e-learning module.
NOTE: The AC Electrification module is built into this course, but it is possible the candidate to pass the PTS module of the course but not pass the AC module. Should this occur and the delegate specifically requires a PTS (AC) then it is not possible to re-sit the AC as a stand-alone exam and the entire PTS Initial process has to be started again, including the e-learning module.
