Personal Track Safety (PTS)
This course is intended for candidates who wish to work ‘on or near the line’ on the Northern Ireland Railways.
Candidates will learn the key safety elements and aspects of the railway as well as a range of safety critical terminology (including the Phonetic Alphabet).
Candidates will be shown the different safe systems of work that are used across the Northern Ireland Railway infrastructure (Red and Green Zones) and what the parameters are for working in each of the different zones.
Candidates will learn who is responsible for setting up a safe system of work at their workplace, and be given instruction on the safe procedures, how to carry out the emergency call procedure and the different techniques that are to be used to stop trains in an emergency during the day and during darkness.
Day 2 of the training event includes a practical element on track, this allows candidates to experience and identify areas covered during the course. A classroom based assessment will also be carried out by the candidates.
By the end of the course, candidates will be able to understand the systems designed to keep them safe.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Candidates must be over the age of 18 and sponsored by a Translink approved railway company before undertaking the PTS course (required for all courses). This is a company who have been authorised by Translink NIR to supply workers to the Railway industry.
Candidates will also need to have completed a medical and drug & alcohol screening with an approved supplier, prior to attending the course to ensure that they are fit to work on the railway.
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Outcome / Qualification
On successful completion of the course, your documentation will be sent to Translink for issuing of the PTS card.
The PTS competence is valid for 2 years.