Machine Controller Attachment - (MCAT) Transportation

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Machine Controller Attachment Transportation as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment Transportation duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.

Machine Controller Attachment - Transportation Rail Plant Courses

Candidates attending this course will obtain the skills and knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment - group 4 transportation duties.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how the attachment covered by this module are 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 Operator and how to confirm the Operator understands the extent of the movement/work.

Pre-Requisites (detailed)

  • 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 current Machine Controller Material Handler (MCMH) competence.
  • Delegate must have current Machine Controller Dual-Purpose Vehicle (MCDPV) competence.
  • Delegate must have current Machine Controller Maintenance Machine (MCMM) competence.

Course Details

  • Course Code: MCAT
    Course usually takes 1 Days to complete.
  • Course Name: Machine Controller Attachment - Transportation
    Rail Plant Courses

Pre-Requisites (Basic)

  • Sentinel Track Safety Card
  • PTS Competence
  • Medical Fitness Requirement
  • Drug & Alcohol Test
  • MCMH Competence
  • MCDPV Competence
  • MCMM Competence
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