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Duration: 5 days
Max Delegates: 8

Certification

Upon successful completion, an in house certificate will be produced and sent to your primary sponsor.

Pre-Requisite Requirements

It is the Sponsors responsibility to ensure candidates booked onto the course are eligible for the training they are to receive.

Must be a minimum age of 18

A basic knowledge of engineering & electrical would be an advantageous but not essential

Delegates must have sufficient command of the English language and have a good understanding of mathmatical skill (equivalent to basic GCSE level). Please inform us of any candidate special needs i.e. Dyslexia.

Delegates will require a calculator (mobile phones are not suitable for course requirements)

Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy only - an electronic version will not be accepted): 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, biometric ID Card, resident permit as per Home Office guidance or 'ValIDate' card.

For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport is required.



Full PPE Visibility clothing to RIS-3279-TOM standard (upper and lower body), hard hat, Safety boots with full ankle/mid-sole protection/steel cap toes. Gloves and Safety glass are optional.

A certificate of Competence will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.

 

Overview

Basic Signalling One (BS1) Course

Duration: 5 Days
Max. Delegates: 6

Content:

Diagrams, Nomenclature & Symbols ? To define signalling language, how it is portrayed diagrammatically and the purpose of different types of diagrams
History of Signalling ? Evolution of railway signalling systems to the present-day use of colour light signalling
Block Working ? Different types of Block Working, how and where they are used, and the equipment they use
Power Supplies ? The range of power supplies used, the method of obtaining the different supplies, how they are distributed and the means of distribution
Relays ? Why they are used, historical types, current standard type, mounting on their base, electrical connections, the various specifications and where they are used, specific specialist relays

What do our trainees think

OLEC 2, Doncaster
Very well constructed and delivered, outstanding performance on the trainer's part, both in the classroom and out on the track. I would recommend Archie McNeill to anyone who wishes to learn about overheads - a terrific experience.
Zain Ahmad, Coyle
DCCR Initial, Crayford
Lee had an excellent practical and pragmatic approach towards training. I found him to be very knowledgeable, but more importantly he has fantastic knowledge transfer skills.
Umair Khan, Siemens Rail Automation
COSS Initial, Doncaster
I enjoyed the course, it was delivered to a high standard. Kev is an excellent trainer, he is informative and has a great sense of humour. His method of teaching was simplified and thorough - Great!
Thomas Smith, Amey Group Services Ltd
COSS Initial, Warrington
Very well run course, professionally presented. Good reminder of duties and responsibilities.
Mark Harris, ABC Electrification
COSS Initial, Enfield
Vic was a fantastic trainer, his knowledge of the industry is vast and his delivery was second to none. A great course and trainer - thanks!
Douglas Aitken, Balfour Beatty Rail Limited