(SSOWP) Safe System of Work Planner

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3 courses are available:
• Safe System of Work Planner Initial
• COSS & IWA Conversion to Safe System of Work Planner
• Safe System of Work Planner Recertification

Duration of course:
Safe System of Work Planner Initial - 4 Days
COSS & IWA Conversion to Safe System of Work Planner - 3 Days
Safe System of Work Planner Recertification - 2 Days

Maximum no. of Candidates: 8

Course aims:

Safe System of Work Planner Initial & COSS & IWA Conversion to Safe System of Work Planner
To provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to complete Safe Systems of Work plans for staff required to work on the Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure

Safe System of Work Planner Recertification
To provide continued competence and updates on the process and skills required to complete bespoke and appropriate safe systems of work plans for staff required to work on the Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure

Objectives:

Safe System of Work Planner Initial & COSS & IWA Conversion to Safe System of Planner
Upon successful completion of the training the delegate 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 using 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 OR
• Be able to apply the knowledge and experience as a COSS or IWA to the SSOW Planning process

Safe System of Work Planner Recertification
Upon successful completion of Recertification candidates will be able to:
• Demonstrate continued competence and understanding of any updates on the process and the skills required to continue to complete bespoke and appropriate safe systems of work plans for staff required to work on the Network Rail Controlled Infrastructure

Other information
• Following successful completion of the courses candidates receive a Safe Systems of Work Planner competence card

Venue
Our modern training centre in Blaydon, near Gateshead can easily cater for candidates’ needs; alternatively we can arrange training at a location to suit your requirements

Course Content:
• The Safe System of Work 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
• Knowledge Assessment
• Practical Assessment
• Course Closure and Feedback

The formal and practical assessments during the courses require the candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of what they have learned.
 

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