Site Warden (Lookout) Initial
This course is designed to train individuals who are responsible for undertaking Site Warden duties on Network Rail Infrastructure.
Description
It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to individuals required to prove their capability in these areas. The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the technical and non-technical skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake their duties in line with the unit of competence.
Identification
- Must Bring Photo ID - For British Nationals, one of the following (original hard copy - not electronically): a current and valid branded form of identity token, used for accessing the RMI (Railway Maintained Infrastructure) such as a Sentinel Card; in-date and valid full driving licence; in-date and valid UK Provisional Photo Card Driving Licence; in-date and valid passport, a UK biometric ID Card/Residence Permit (BRP), an Armed Forces Identity Card, a proof of age card recognised under PASS with a unique reference number (this includes the Citizen ID Card), N.I. Electoral Identity Card or a resident permit as per Home Office guidance.
- For Non-British Nationals - an in-date and valid passport, Identity Card or Driving Licence from an EU or European Economic Area (EEA) country or a US Passport Card is required (original hard copy - not electronically).
PPE
- PPE – hard hat, Orange Hi-Visibility clothing to RIS-3279-TOM standard, ear defenders, goggles, Safety boots with full ankle and mid-sole protection and gloves and flame-proof overalls. Other specific PPE may be required dependant on tools. It is the responsibility of the Sponsor to advise.
Prerequisites
- Must be a minimum age of 18
- Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 – Competence and Training in Track Safety.
- Must meet the minimum medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 3.
- Must meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
- They cannot attend if their Sentinel Card is endorsed; they must be eligible to work alone.
- It is the responsibility of delegates’ Local Manager to decide upon their suitability to attend this course, in accordance with the current issue of NR/L2/CTM/021 – Competence and Training in Track Safety.
- Must have a mandatory 12 twelve (12) hour rest period before the course as per the rules on Working Time Regulations (1998) and Network Rail Standards NR/L2/OHS/003.