Technical Training in Telecommunications.

The demand for 24/7 Wi-Fi connectivity from rail passengers finally led to the announcement by the UK government in 2017 of its plans to modernise telecommunications and provide uninterrupted connectivity on main routes by 2025. Passengers want to be able to use their travel time effectively by working and communicating on the move, and that means consistent access to Wi-Fi.

This extensive upgrade requires rail technicians to understand the new technology - fibre optics, and the current technology they’re replacing – copper cabling. To ensure technicians and engineers can meet this ambitious target NTAR has developed two courses, suitable for both industry and ex-forces, that will equip the railway’s telecoms experts with the technical knowledge and relevant skills to achieve the government's connectivity plans.

Qualifications:

• EAL Level 3 Award in Telecom Fibre and Copper

Course

• European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Short Form Courses

London Trams Tramlink Worksite Supervisor/Tramlink Possession Supervisor.

This course is designed to give candidates the ability to protect areas of the tramway and take a possession when the work is required. TWS and TPS is two separate competencies however the course is only ever run as both. A successful candidate will be deemed competent for both roles.

Once the course has been completed a successful candidate must enter a mentoring period with a competent TWS/TPS, once the competent person deems them ready, their cards will be issued. This is arranged by TfL.

Qualifications:

• The course gives the candidate a two-year competency.

Upcoming Dates:

• 7th November 2023

• 5th December 2023

• 16th January 2024

• 13th February 2024

• 12th March 2024

• 16th April 2024

• 14th May 2024

• 11th June 2024

• 9th July 2024

• 6th August 2024

• 10th September 2024

• 8th October 2024

• 12th November 2024

• 10th December 2024
  
  

Lead Accident Investigator.

This is a course designed by Siemens Mobility at an intermediate level, to provide the learner with the guidance and information they need to conduct investigations confidently. Throughout the course the delegate will learn how to examine investigations and explore what contributes to a success. They will understand how to prepare an investigation plan and how to create a good team as well as explore the accident prevention mindset and discover how to conduct strong conversations. They will have a good understanding of root causes and how to hold interviews that are non-bias, fair and which understand human factors.

Tools and models used within the business to help aid investigative work will also be explored as well as how to write a report.

Human Factors

This is another course designed by Siemens Mobility which aims to increase understanding and awareness of human factors and how they’re applied in the workplace.

The attendee will learn various techniques relating to Human Factors and apply tools to effectively identify how they can impact human performance. The knowledge gained from attending this course will support delegates to conduct accident investigations as well as manage change within their teams and business areas.

Test Check Marking

This short course provides an introduction to testing staff, and acts as a reminder of the requirement to perform check marking to NR/L2/SIG/30014/C310 objectives to develop delegate understanding of the requirements for Check Marking, and recording on Test Copies to be used during Signalling Works Testing procedures.

At the end of the course, the delegate will be able to:

• Describe the check marks used for Inspection

• Describe the check marks used for Wire Counting

• Describe the check marks used for Continuity Testing

• Describe the check marks used for Cable Testing

• Describe the check marks used for Function Testing

• Describe the check marks used for Through Testing

• Describe the check marks used for Fibre & Network Schematics
  Describe the check marks used for Control Tables

• Describe the check marks used for Scheme Plan Verification

• Describe the check marks used for Track Bonding Plans

• Describe the check marks used for Sighting Forms

• Describe the check marks used for Data Documentation Target Group Signalling Testing Staff

Managing Safely

This IOSH course is designed to give learners the skills and knowledge needed to manage safely in the workplace and improve and organisation’s safety awareness culture.

The course overview:

• Law and Regulations

• An overview of the key pieces of  legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace

• Risk Management

• Understanding, assessing, and controlling risk to ’reasonably practicable’ levels

• Accidents at Work

• Investigating accidents in the workplace to establish immediate and root causes

• Health & Safety Performance Indicators

• Analysing reactive and proactive health and safety performance indicators

• Environmental & Pollution Management

• Appreciate the fundamental requirements of effective environmental waste and pollution management.