Personal Track Safety (including DCCR) - Recertification

Personal Track Safety (including DCCR) – Recertification

Course Overview:

The Personal Track Safety (including DCCR) – Recertification course is tailored for railway professionals seeking to renew their PTS certification. This course not only refreshes your knowledge on track safety but also integrates the latest Direct Current Conductor Rail (DCCR) safety protocols, ensuring you remain at the forefront of railway safety standards.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Refresh their understanding of personal track safety principles and practices.
2. Stay updated with the latest DCCR safety protocols and procedures.
3. Recognise and interpret updated railway trackside signs and signals.
4. Reinforce knowledge on emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
5. Ensure the correct usage and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in modern railway settings.

Course Content:

• Recap of the railway industry’s safety culture and its evolution.
• Review of track terminology, layouts, and recent changes.
• Updated safe systems of work, including the latest lookout-operated warning systems.
• Deep dive into modern railway trackside signs, signals, and DCCR safety protocols.
• Refresher on the selection, use, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Revised emergency procedures, reporting mechanisms, and best practices.
• Assessment to evaluate understanding and readiness for recertification.

Who Should Attend?

This recertification course is perfect for:

• Railway professionals whose PTS certification is nearing expiry.
• Individuals looking to stay updated with the latest DCCR safety protocols.
• Contractors and subcontractors wanting to ensure their knowledge is current before working near railway tracks.

Certification:

Upon successful completion and passing the assessment, participants will receive a renewed PTS (including DCCR) Certificate, valid for another two years.