It is the Sponsors responsibility to ensure candidates booked onto the course are eligible for the training they are to receive and in line with any relevant medical level or restriction that may apply, in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements, minimum requirement, Level 4. Along with a Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/0120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
Must be a minimum age of 18.
Must bring Sentinel smart card with valid PTS
Must have sufficient command of English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
Must have a good understanding of mathmatical skill (equivalent to basic GCSE level), along with a good working knowledge of Excel and Word. Candidates must have passed the pre-course assessment and be able to demonstrate this to the trainer.
Please advise of any special needs i.e. dyslexia in advance of the course.
Please note that candidates must bring with them evidence of a minimum of six documented lift plans and also evidence of site visits. A scenario based test will be undertaken during the course of the training
Must Bring Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy - not electronically): a current and valid branded form of identity token, used for accessing the RMI (Railway Maintained Infrastructure) such as a Sentinel Card; in-date and valid full driving licence; in-date and valid UK Provisional Photo Card Driving Licence; in-date and valid passport, a UK biometric ID Card/Residence Permit (BRP), an Armed Forces Identity Card, a proof of age card recognised under PASS with a unique reference number (this includes the Citizen ID Card), N.I. Electoral Identity Card or a resident permit as per Home Office guidance.
For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport, Identity Card or Driving Licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country or a US Passport Card is required (original hard copy - not electronically).
PPE – hard hat, Orange Hi-Visibility clothing to RIS-3279-TOM standard, ear defenders, goggles, Safety boots with full ankle and mid-sole protection and gloves and flame-proof overalls.
