Signal Cable Jointing

Duration:

5 Days

Location:

Derby / Your Premises

Certification:

Certificate of Attendance

Underpinning Knowledge matched to relevant IRSE Licences
Intensive practical experience in applying the role of cable jointer
Variety of joints used in the practical element of the course (Scotchcast, Heatshrink, etc)
May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Who Should Attend This Course?

This course will enable signal engineers to carry out jointing of typical cables and ensure that they are able to carry it out to the necessary installation standards. It will also cover the use of equipment such as crimping tools and different types of jointing kits to ensure the delegates gain a rounded ability.

Course Content and Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to describe the function of the following:

Cable Construction
Use and Testing of Crimping Tools
Testing of cables prior to closure
Preparation of Cable
Closure of joints and final checks
Joint Construction and Types
- Sleeve
- Torpedo Type
- Wrapped
Installation standards (Installation Handbook)
Final Testing and Restoration to Service

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Entry
Requirements

A well prepared delegate is expected to be able to use typical hand tools (Wire cutters, strippers, pliers etc) as well as having some experience of basic signal installation techniques.

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