Machine Controller Attachment - (MCABTM) Ballast / Track Management

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking MC Attachment – Group 1 Ballast/Track Management duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake MC Attachment – Group 1 Ballast/Track Management duties.

Machine Controller Attachment - Ballast / Track Management Rail Plant Courses

Candidates attending this course will obtain the skills and knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment - group 1 ballast/track management duties.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how the attachment is designed to function under normal operating conditions.
  • Describe what equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
  • Avoid the attachment being placed in an unsafe or unstable condition.
  • Correctly attach and use the attachment.
  • Control the movement of the host machine taking into account:
    • Condition of the track.
    • Cant.
    • Gradient.
    • Exclusion Zones.
  • Describe what information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement/work.

Pre-Requisites (detailed)

  • Delegate must be at least 18 years old
  • Delegate must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 - Competence and Training in Track Safety.
  • Delegate must have Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence.
  • Meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements.
  • Meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol). A drugs and alcohol test must have been carried out no more than 12 months prior to attending training event.
  • Delegate must have a current Material Controller - Highway Permissible Vehicle (MCHPV) competence.
  • Delegate must have current Machine Controller Demount-able Machine (MCDM) competence.
  • Delegate must have current Machine Controller Material Handler (MCMH) competence.

Course Details

  • Course Code: MCABTM
    Course usually takes 1 Days to complete.
  • Course Name: Machine Controller Attachment - Ballast / Track Management
    Rail Plant Courses

Pre-Requisites (Basic)

  • 18 Years Old Or Over
  • Sentinel Track Safety Card
  • PTS Competence
  • Medical Fitness Requirement
  • Drug & Alcohol Test
  • MCHPV Competence
  • MCDM Competence
  • MCMH Competence
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