Traction and Rolling Stock
The Traction and Rolling Stock sector requires 4,900 technicians and engineers by 2025 just to keep up with today’s needs. A further 3,300 are needed for projects such as HS2 and supporting the transition to the ‘Digital Railway’.
Level 3 Traction and Rolling Stock Module Overview
Current collection and electrical systems: Knowledge of current collection components and train line systems allowing for fault finding capabilities.
Train systems and schematic drawings: Knowledge in schematic drawings, identifying systems and components allowing for fault finding on the train.
HVAC systems: Knowledge in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems of specific fleets. Deals with the legal requirements for dealing with refrigerant and safety precautions.
Train radio and cab safety systems: Knowledge in the location, function and critical nature of radio and cab safety systems.
Braking systems: to introduce learners to the brake systems and covers integrated products, air supply, brake control, wheel slide prevention, ancillary equipment, and brake control unit maintenance tool.
Exterior and saloon door systems: Knowledge in maintenance and installation of rail vehicle doors allowing for fault finding activities and to produce reports on those activities carried out.
Other Traction and Rolling stock courses
Wheels and axles course: This course provides candidates with the ability to understand the properties of Axle Bearings and perform maintenance activities on Axles and Bearings while making use of relevant tooling to measure wheels and wheel-sets.
Torque tightening: The course provides candidates with the knowledge and principles of torque tightening alongside the need for the correct fixtures and fastenings. This course also provides insight into how to deal with common errors that are associated with torque tightening.
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