PTS Recertification Course

What is it for:

Any group of staff going to walk or work “On or Near the Line” must be competent to look after their own safety and be medically fit (including screening for alcohol and drugs). The initial Personal Track Safety course ensures that is the case.

The PTS certification has a validity of 2 years. After this time if a person wishes to maintain their competency, they must undergo re-certification.

Who should attend:

Any person who wishes to remain PTS certificated and their existing certification is due to expire soon or has just expired (within 8 weeks of expiry).

Only persons who have a valid Sponsor will be eligible to attend.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of the course, the candidates will be refreshed enough to be able to interpret correctly the relevant parts of the Rule Book, the Track Safety Handbook and will understand the relevant aspects of the Sentinel Scheme appertaining to PTS certificate holders.

They will be able to demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work that their COSS will set up for them.

What does it contain:

The course content is as follows;

• Introduction and the need for recertification
• Course workbook for PTS
• Relevant video and discussion
• Course workbook review and appropriate training inc. video
• Revision
• PTS theory assessment
• Feedback

How is it taught:

Group workbook exercise, along with video and discussions, finished off a workbook review and appropriate tutor training/revision to ensure candidates have covered the course content.

Theory assessment is included at the end of the course to determine satisfactory competence in PTS.

Features:

Delegates should bring a “Track Safety Handbook” with them. A PTS Key Point Card will be provided if necessary.

Requirements:

• Confirmation of Sponsorship to attend course
• Current Sentinel Card
• Track Safety Handbook
  

Duration:      1day