Course Overview

This course provides the understanding, knowledge and skills to undertake and complete bespoke and appropriate safe systems of work plans for staff required to work on or near the Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure.

Course Details

The Safe System of Work Planner Initial course covers the following content:

The SSOW Planning Process and NR/L2/OHS/019

Sources of Information

Arrangements for Line Blockage Planning

Rule Book – Safe System of Work

Line Blockage and Possession Procedures

Case Studies and Planning Exercises

Theory Assessment

Practical Assessment

Feedback

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the learner will be able to:

Understand the process for planning Safe Systems of Work in accordance with NR/L2/OHS/019 Safety of People Working on or Near the Line.

Access and extract information from various sources and use that information in the production of Safe System of Work Plans for use by staff required to work safely on the Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.

Have a basic understanding of key Rail Rule Book modules and Handbooks associated with planning and implementing Safe Systems of Work.

Have a basic understanding of key Rule Book modules and Handbooks associated with planning and implementing Safe Systems of Work.

Who Should Attend?

Learners must:

Be a minimum age of 18 years
Have a good understanding of the English language and literacy levels
Have successfully completed the SSWOP Pre-training knowledge assessment