BS1/BS2/Mod 5 – Combined Introduction to Signalling and Test Assistant
Signalling Testing Courses
Duration | 14 Days + 1 day one to one assessment |
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Location | Any subject to equipment requirements |
Delegates Maximum | 6 |
Location | Places | Date | Book |
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LocationDerby | Places6 | Date09/05/23 | BookClick Here |
LocationDerby | Places6 | Date04/09/23 | BookClick Here |
LocationDerby | Places6 | Date29/01/24 | BookClick Here |
Bespoke & Private Courses
We can also reserve a course for your company exclusively, and we can design courses to meet your company's specifications. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Contact UsAim
This course is intended for personnel who may be new to the discipline of signal engineering. It provides a coherent and
self-contained route into the role and responsibilities of the Signal Test Assistant. Extensive use of theory and practical activities
will provide delegates with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required in the UK main-line environment.
(Please speak to us if other network environments are to be targeted by this course.)
Key Features
- Reflects the requirements of the UK main-line network
- Ideal for people new to signalling technology
- Practical element ensures that understanding is re-enforced
- Underpinning knowledge matched to IRSE Test Assistant Licence and Network Rail requirements.
- Intensive practical experience in the role of a Test Assistant
- May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of the Basic Signalling portion of the course, the delegate will be able to describe: -
- Basic electromagnetic principles – DC, AC, voltage, current, resistance, magnetism
- Use and care of measuring and scaling instruments
- Signalling Diagrams and nomenclature
- Block Systems
- Cables and wires
- Relays
- Power Supplies
- Signals and circuits
- Warning and Protection Systems (AWS/TPWS)
- Train detection
- Point operation and principles using (for demonstration)
- Style 63
- Style HW
- Clamp Locks
- Detection and gauging of points
- Functional testing of points
- Fault-finding techniques
- Process control (Rules and Competence)
On successful completion of the Mod 5 portion of the course, the delegate will be able to:
Demonstrate: -
- Aspect reporting
- Test Desk operation
- Control Panel reporting
- Relays, Lever Locks and Circuit Controller identification and observation
- Power Supply safety
Provide assistance with the Testing of: -
- Track circuits
- Points Operation and Detection
- Cables
- Signals
Assist with the Testing Techniques of: -
- Wire Counting
- Continuity Testing
- Circuit Function Testing
- Strap and Function Testing
- Relay Through Testing
Assessment and Certification
Achievement of the Course Outcomes will be assessed by practical and theory assessments.
The delegate’s achievement of the Course Outcomes will be confirmed by a certificate which will be forwarded to the nominated client contact following the course.
Pre-Requisites
We have none.
Practical Information
Duration: 14 Days + 1 Day one to one Assessment
Location: at our Derby training centre, or on your premises (access to equipment is a requirement of this course)
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