Assessments

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We are an accredited company with NSAR, Network Rail and RISQS, providing high-quality and recognised training.

We are the most biggest assessment provider in the southern region with a team of over ten assessors, making us fortunate and ideal to contact for all your railway assessing requirements, including Non-Sentinel courses such as Authorised person (Track Handback).

Please see guidance documents below on the different assessment types and situations. Ensure you read and understand these prior to booking an assessment

Safety Critical Assessments

Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.

See guidance documents here!

SOI04 – Standard Operating Instructions – Track Safety Assessments Guidance – V1.0 – Aug 2024 (1)Download

SOI07 – Standard Operating Instructions – COSS Plus 1 & Location Guidance – V1.0 – Aug 2024 (1)Download

Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Assessments Inc OLP and/or CRP.

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes NWR or TOC-owned and operated depot lines or sidings and private-owned depot lines and sidings.

Furthermore, the assessment must be conducted when a group works on or near the line, as defined in Handbook One. In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed, except when there is foreseeable risk to the line. For instance, changing a station canopy, although the group is not explicitly on or near the line, the work poses a risk to the safety of the line. Therefore, the workgroup should be working with a line blockage or other suitable protection that might justify the need for a COSS. If they are not using any protection methods requiring a COSS (e.g., a SWP stating 3m+, as this is not possible on a station), the assessment will not proceed.

The candidate must hold the COSS/COSS OLP/COSS CRP (in any combination) and valid PTS certification, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work their group is undertaking.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records of evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed assessment.
Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to Sectional app, Line diagrams, WPP, TBS, and Permits.
Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the COSS working group relevant to the assessment.

Assessment Requirements – As applicable

Line blockage procedure appendix (If a candidate is taking a line block)

MUST READ – PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE LATEST COSS WPA NOTICES AND CHECK WORK TYPE SUITABILITY

SOI07 – Standard Operating Instructions – COSS Plus 1 & Location Guidance – V1.0 – Aug 2024 (1)Download

Individual Working Alone (IWA)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.

Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when a candidate is undertaking the role of IWA and conducting work with an adequate SSOW within 3m of the nearest open line.

The client will be responsible for ensuring that a SWP is provided to our assessors in line with the relevant standards.

The candidate must hold the IWA and PTS competencies, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment. Please note that if the candidate also holds COSS in any combination, they should not be undertaking an IWA assessment and should be undertaking a COSS Assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work being undertaken.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed SWP.
Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP, TBS, and permits.
Good quality images of the site, job and/or tasks relating to the work are relevant to the assessment.

Assessment Requirements – As Applicable

Line blockage procedure appendix (If a candidate is taking a line block)

Protection Controller (PC)

The PC Assessment can be done in two ways, these will be referred to as Option One and Option Two.

Option One is conducted by directly observing the candidate’s duties as a PC during a planned line blockage.

Option Two is conducted via simulation/scenario and can be conducted alongside a COSS Assessment or at an office, etc.

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency under option one, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.

The candidate must hold the PTS, COSS and PC competence, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work being undertaken.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Option One

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 2 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
Completed RT3180.
Any other relevant information provided to the candidate from their sponsor (GZAC or WON as examples)
Images showing the candidate and site relevant to the work and assessment.

Assessment Requirements – Option Two

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 2 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
Completed RT3180.
Print out the scenario used.

Engineering Supervisor (ES)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment when the worksite is being set up on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.

Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when a worksite is being erected (Set-up) or when a worksite is being dismantled (Taken down) In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed, as an example, watching the candidate take over a worksite from another ES.

The candidate must hold PTS and either full COSS or IWA competencies to maintain and use their ES competency, and this must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work their group is undertaking.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Record evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recertification event.
Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the candidate’s work relevant to the assessment.
Completed RT3199 certificate.

Assessment Requirements – As Applicable

A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed pack if the candidate must go on or near the line while undertaking their duties.

Safe System of Work Planner (SSOWP)

This assessment can be conducted either in person or remotely as long as the required observations can be completed.

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency, it can be done when on site, at a remote location, at our offices or at the client’s offices if the candidate has access to the system or software that they use to create and plan SWPs.

The candidate must hold the SSOWP competence, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

If the assessment is being done at a location that requires it, the candidate must bring full mandatory PPE as per the site requirements.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified and correctly completed experience sheet. Showing 4 x SWPs created after the last assessment or recertification event.
If Interim (9-15month) assessment – verified and correctly completed experience sheet or Sentinel Logbook entries showing the required track visits (Two).
A Fully completed SWP (Completed at the time of the assessment).
SWP Reference numbers and dates of four previously completed SWPs – If possible, take images of the cover pages of these.

Undertaking Possession Support Duties (PS)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when the candidate is assisting either an ES or PICOP in possession support related duties. This could be erecting PLBs for the PICOP, erecting WSMBs for the ES, Keying signals, Clipping points, etc.

In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed.

The assessor must question the candidate on the other PS duties not observed.

The candidate must hold PTS and possession support competence as well as a full COSS or IWA competence (Without restriction), which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work.

The candidate must also bring or have access to all required equipment, and all equipment must be in working condition.

If the candidate is an IWA and is not able to sign the assessor in as a COSS, then the client will be responsible for providing the assessor with a SWP.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Record evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 3 x entries every year from the last assessment or recertification (Assessment) event until the current event.
Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the candidate’s work relevant to the assessment.
A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed pack if the candidate must go on or near the line while undertaking their duties.

Assessment Requirements – As applicable

Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP, TBS, WON.

Person in Charge of Possessions – Due to the nature of these assessments, more information is available upon request

Senior Person in Charge of Possessions – Due to the nature of these assessments, more information is available upon request

DC Engineering (inc. Isolations)

Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.

See guidance documents here!

SOI05 – Standard Operating Instructions – DC CRE Assessments Guidance – V1.0 – Aug 2024 (1)Download

DC Isolations Level A Procedure A (ES)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment during a planned and authentic conductor rail isolation. The Assessment must either cover the candidate taking (setting up) and isolation or cancelling (giving back) and isolation. Whichever activity is not observed must be questioned.

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level A Procedure A, DC Isolations Level B Strapping & Switching and PTS DC competencies, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

The candidate might not be acting as ES, they might be a separate Level A working alongside the worksite ES, this means that sometimes they will not be named in the Possession pack.

If the isolation requires NSCD ops, Level A must also hold the NSCD Op competencies.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.
A copy or extract of the WON relating to the worksite/isolation of the assessment.
Fully completed (As much as possible in line with the activities observed) copy of the Engineering Supervisors Certificate (NR/L3/OPS/3091-DA)
Copies of issued Conductor Rail permits during the isolation (If not observable request the candidate issue you one, then cancel it immediate to ensure the candidate can do so correctly and so there is at least 1 x CRP for evidence)

DC Isolations Level A Procedure A (PICOP)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level A Procedure A, DC Isolations Level B Strapping & Switching, PTS DC and PICOP competencies, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

If the isolation requires NSCD ops, Level A must also hold the NSCD Op competencies.

The candidate must be the PICOP in charge of the isolation arrangements.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
An extract from the WON that shows the isolation.
Fully completed (as much as possible in line with the observed duties) copy of the PICOP – FORM (NR/L3/OPS/3091-DP)
A full copy of the relevant D.C. Isolation Procedure A – Form B (B2, B4 or B4/B5).

DC Isolations Level A Procedure B

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level A Procedure B, DC Isolations Level B Strapping & Switching, PTS DC and PICOP competencies, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.

If the isolation requires NSCD ops, Level A must also hold the NSCD Op competencies.

The candidate must be the PICOP in charge of the isolation arrangements.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
An extract from the WON that shows the isolation.
Fully completed (as much as possible in line with the observed duties) copy of the PICOP – FORM (NR/L3/OPS/3091-DP)
A full copy of the relevant D.C. Isolation Procedure A – Form B (B2, B4 or B4/B5).

DC Isolations Level B Strapping inc. Testing

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level B Strapping and PTS DC competencies, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.

This assessment cannot be done if the candidate is only using NSCDs.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards and have access to all equipment required for their role.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Record evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed assessment.
Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP and TBS.
Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the assessment.

DC Iso Level B Switching (Site)

Assessment & Candidate Requirements

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level B Strapping and PTS DC competencies, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.

This assessment cannot be done if the candidate is only using NSCDs.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards and have access to all required equipment for the role being undertaken.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed assessment.
Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP, TBS, and permits.
Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the assessment.

DC isolations, strapping, and switching can be safely completed in a simulated environment.

Assessment & Candidate RequirementsCD CD

The candidate must hold the DC Isolations Level B Strapping and PTS DC competencies, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.

This assessment cannot be done if the candidate is only using NSCDs.

Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.

Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.

The candidate must bring full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.

This typically is a network rail MOM or ETE Mtce competence, as such please get in touch with us if you require more infomation.

Distribution Electrification

Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.

As per CTM 018, distribution competencies, although logged as training events, can be recertified via on-site assessment.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

As per CTM 018, distribution competencies, although logged as training events, can be recertified via on-site assessment.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

Level B: Isolate Earth and/or Switch Traction Distribution Equipment under direction (AC) – Our Dist Level B Assessments will also include category-specific assessment criteria.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

Level B: Isolate Earth and/or Switch Traction Distribution Equipment under direction (AC+DC) – Our Dist Level B Assessments will also include category-specific assessment criteria.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

Level A: Isolate Earth and/or Switch and Issue Safety Documentation for Traction Distribution Equipment (AC) – Our Dist Level A Assessments will also include category-specific assessment criteria.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

Level A: Isolate Earth and/or Switch and Issue Safety Documentation for Traction Distribution Equipment (AC+DC) – Our Dist Level A Assessments will also include category-specific assessment criteria.

Required Evidence

RTAS Requirements

Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
Evidence of a safety briefing being completed and signed by the candidate when an assessment is undertaken on a practical location (Test Track) – (Use our internal form)
Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured member of staff have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
If required supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.

Assessment Requirements – Always

Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from last assessment or recert event.

Distribution – Level A: Isolation Procedures (DIST 11[LA-i])

Distribution – Level B: AC Isolation Procedures (DIST 10[LB AC-i])

Distribution – Level B: DC Isolation Procedures (DIST 10[LB AC+DC-i])

Distribution – Category A (Withdrawable) (DIST Cat A)

Distribution – Category B (Fixed)

Distribution – Category 1 – Separate Earthing Accessory/Reconfigurable types. (DIST Cat 1)

Distribution – Category 2 (Air Insulated Vacuum) (DIST Cat 2)

Distribution – Category 3 (Gas Insulated Switchgear) (DIST Cat 3)

Distribution – Category 4 – SMOS systems. (DIST Cat 4)

Distribution – Category 5 (Air Insulated Gas Breakers) (DIST Cat 5)

Distribution – Category 6 (Flexible Portable Earthing) (DIST Cat 6)

Distribution – Category 7 – Individual/Other systems. (DIST Cat 7)

Distribution – Category 8 – Non-Traction systems. (DIST Cat 8)

Distribution – Level C: Access & Egress Traction and/or non traction locations. (LC DIST)

Distribution – Level D: Receive Safety Documentation. (LD DIST)

DIST 16 – DIST 16 HV Cable Competent Person

Please see latest update – https://mailchi.mp/832e1f572e30/high-voltage-hv-training-updates

(DIST 17) DIST 17 HV Cable Risk Assessor

Please see latest update – https://mailchi.mp/832e1f572e30/high-voltage-hv-training-updates

Track & Engineering

Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.

The Track Handback Competence, also known as Authorized Person, is broken into three main categories; you have TR11, which is responsible for confirming the operational readiness of a track after maintenance repair. Additionally, TR12 is responsible for confirming the track’s readiness after heavy maintenance, while TR13 is responsible for confirming the track’s readiness after track renewal. We consider this competence to be of utmost importance.

The majority of our senior management team is CRE-approved in track, which means that you can trust our assessments to showcase your competence. Moreover, our assessments are recognized by many of the current track companies including, TME/ATMEs and other NWR project staff. and track heads in the south, i

Multiple assessment methods are available. Contact us for details.

In some cases, you don’t need to have full Handback competence or engineering skills to determine whether an ESR is necessary orever, you may need to act on behalf of the Handback and put some equipment out. if it’s safe to remove one. How

Competency in using and placing equipment is vital for track staff to ensure proper location and adherence to standards.

Multiple assessment methods are available. Contact us for details.

The majority of the track engineerng competencie codes (TR) from CTM/011 are internal managment processes. As such, although some competenices mught not have formal assessment requirments, we can for your own peice of mind, or for you companies complaince conduct assessment in most the below statements. This is also ideal for candidates who might have been away from the rails for a while and need to re-instate there competencies without needing to sit a full initial training course.

Examples include

(Tr 03) Renew Permanent Way assets
(Tr 04) Restore track geometry by Manual Repair
(Tr 05) Establish track geometry and restore to operational condition by Mechanised Repair
(Tr 05.03) TGS Geometry
(Tr 05.04) TGS Measurement & Compensation
(Tr 05.05) TGS S & C
(Tr 05.06) TGS Stoneblower
(Tr 05.07) TGS Multi-Purpose Stoneblower
(Tr 05.08) Confirm line is fit for operational use at the required line speed following mechanised repair
(Tr 06) Inspect the Permanent Way infrastructure
(Tr 06.01) Inspection of the P-Way
(Tr 06.02) Inspection of the P-Way (Hot weather)
(Tr 07) Establish the operational condition of the Permanent Way by Detailed Inspection
(Tr 07.01) 053 Inspection
(Tr 07.02) 054 Inspection
(Tr 07.03) Supervisory inspection
(Tr 07.04) Longitudinal Timber Inspection
(Tr 08) Restore Original Stress in Rails
(Tr 09) Undertake Stressing of Plain Line
(Tr 10) Undertake to stress in switch and crossing areas
(Tr 11) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following maintenance repair
(Tr 12) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following heavy maintenance
(Tr 12.01) Raising and removing any TSR for speeds up to 60 mph
(Tr 12.02) Raising and removing any TSR for speeds between 65 mph and 95 mph
(Tr 12.03) Raising and removing any TSR up to line speed
(Tr 13) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following track renewal
(Tr 13.01) Raising and removing any TSR for speeds up to 60 mph
(Tr 13.02) Raising and removing any TSR for speeds between 65 mph and 95 mph
(Tr 13.03) Raising and removing any TSR up to line speed
(Tr 15) Move permanent way materials components and equipment
(Tr 16) Deal with risks arising from contingencies within the railway
(Tr 16.01) Broken & defective rails
(Tr 17) Identify and deal with hazards in the railway environment
(Tr 18) Control the obtaining and preparing of materials tools and components needed for the renewal or maintenance of the permanent way
(Tr 19) Create a safe working environment
(Tr 20) Implement and monitor safe working systems for Permanent Way maintenance or renewal activities
(Tr 21) Ensure the effective progression of Permanent Way maintenance or renewal activities
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