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Delegates must be at least 16 years of age.

Must have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/L2/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).

Please advise of any special needs i.e. dyslexia in advance of the course.

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.  Other specific PPE may be required dependant on tools.  It is the responsibility of the Sponsor to advise.  (Chainsaw trouses/coat/gloves/full visor hemet required for Chainisaw training)

Please note for this training then the additional PPE of chainsaw trousers, coat, gloves and helmet with full visor (not chainsaw visor) must be worn.  Any personnel within the 30m exclusion zone must wear the beforementioned PPE. Please be aware that Brush Cutter training cannot take place if the correct PPE is not worn