Machine Controller - (MCMH) Material Handler

Candidates attending this course will obtain the skills and knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller - material handler duties.

Learning Objectives

• Describe how the Material Handler is designed to function under normal operating conditions.
• What equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations.
• How each of the items listed below will affect the protection arrangements, the way work is completed and how to confirm that the machine is suitable:
  • Lines that remain open to traffic.
  • Signal structures and equipment.
  • Gradient.
  • Cant.
  • Bridges.
  • Platforms.
  • Overhead Line & Power lines.
  • Third and fourth rail electrified lines.
  • Tunnels.
  • Level crossings.
• What preparatory checks need to be completed on the machine including:
  • Pre-start checks/maintenance are complete/documented.
  • Machine Controllers checklist is completed.
  • Brakes are operational and fit for purpose.
  • Emergency protection equipment is available.
• Briefly describe the main functions of all relevant controls available to the Material Handler Driver/Operator, especially those which may also be used by the Machine Controller in an emergency.
• Avoid the Material Handler being placed in an un-braked condition.
• Demonstrate their ability to read a work plan and communicate its content effectively.
• Control the movement of the Material Handler taking into account:
  • Status of the infrastructure - Condition of the track; Position and type of points; Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work; How to establish the extent of the movement.
  • Where the movements are - Towing; Propelling; What information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement.
  • Whilst authorising a movement of the Material Handler the delegate should be able to explain how they would take account of − Worksites and people working in the immediate area; Other machines working adjacent to the machine being operated; Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work; Level crossings; Other lines open to traffic; Passengers on platforms.

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.
• Have sufficient command of English language, and of the English language as detailed in Network Rail Company Specification NR/S/CTM/021 (Competence & Training in Track Safety).
• Delegate must have current On Track Plant Core (OTP-Core) Competence.

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Course Details

• Course Code: MCMH

  Course usually takes 2 Days to complete.
• Course Name: Machine Controller - Material Handler

  Rail Plant Courses

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Pre-Requisites (Basic)

• 18 Years Old Or Over
• Sentinel Track Safety Card
• PTS Competence
• Medical Fitness Requirement
• Drug & Alcohol Test
• Adequate in English Language
• OTP Core Competence

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