ClearRoute 2 Training Courses

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1 Training Courses To support the software we have introduced a new certification Gauging with. This is equivalent to the Basic and Professional certifications for ClearRoute Classic. It covers how to use the software as well as the principles of gauging and how to apply these using. The certification is recognised by Network Rail and is valid for a period of two years. Certification can be registered in the software so that all plots confirm the user s certification status. There are four ways to obtain this certification which are summarised in the table below. Gauging with Certification Complete Course Conversion Course Refresher Course & Assessment Assessment Only Ideal for all users new to ClearRoute and gauging Covers main functionality Covers introduction to gauging principles 3-day course Ideal for existing ClearRoute Classic users moving over to Covers main currently available functionality 2-day course Ideal for experienced users requiring recertification Briefly reviews currently available functionality before the assessment 1-day course Ideal for experienced users requiring recertification No training included Can be carried out on-line or in person 3-hour assessment See page 3 for details See page 4 for details See page 5 for details See page 5 for details

2 Benefits Delegates receive training from Balfour Beatty Rail - worldwide leaders in gauging and creators of the ClearRoute software Delegates learn through hands-on experience of the software with numerous examples and exercises Successful candidates receive industry recognised certification Most effective way to train up staff in gauging and Avoids wasted time in the office as delegates learn the most efficient ways to use the software All training provided by TAP (Training Accreditation Programme for Learning and Development Professionals) certified trainers General Training Details courses are generally held at our office in Matlock, Derbyshire, where we have excellent training facilities and knowledgeable experts on hand to answer any specific questions. The maximum number of delegates on each course is four. This ensures that there is a computer per delegate and each delegate receives maximum attention from the trainer. A buffet lunch is provided on each training day. Training courses can also be arranged at a location to suit you. In these circumstances there may be an additional charge to cover the extra costs of off-site training. For a quote, please contact our Training Department. Summary of Course Costs The prices of Gauging with certification courses and assessments held in Matlock (or on-line assessments) are as follows: 3-day Complete Course 2-day Conversion Course 1-day Refresher Course 1-2 delegates 1,710 1, delegates 1,539 1, delegates 1,453 1, price per delegate, excluding VAT Assessment Only

3 Gauging with Complete Course The Gauging with Course is ideal for all users new to ClearRoute and gauging. It includes the main currently available functionality (excluding vehicle creation) as well as giving a good introduction to gauging principles and current UK gauging standards. The course consists of explanations and demonstration of the software. There are also practical exercises throughout the course. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate as well as a certification CLP file to install in. This three day course runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm each day. The price has been held the same as the Basic ClearRoute course for ClearRoute Classic. Infrastructure - issues that affect gauging from the Infrastructure point of view. Topics include: survey methods, plane of rail and true xy, track fixity and track tolerances Vehicles - looking at gauging from the vehicle perspective, focusing on aspects of vehicles that affect clearances. Topics include: curve overthrow, vehicle behaviour, critical speeds, vehicle tolerances and swept envelope Absolute gauging and other gauging methods including second generation gauges, structure clearances, passing clearances and stepping distances infrastructure and vehicles databases Using projects in Clearance runs - selecting structures, vehicles and preferences - producing clearance results for stepping, structure and passing checks - understanding clearance results - managing the viewer and the results grid Design options Creating structure profiles using the following input modules: Platform and Sixfoot Importing ClearRoute Classic structure profiles into the following options: XY input for editing and directly into local infrastructure database Editing profiles saved in local infrastructure databases

4 Gauging with Conversion Course The Gauging with Conversion Course is ideal for existing ClearRoute Classic users moving over to. It covers the main currently available functionality (excluding vehicle creation). This course is available to anyone who has previously gained Basic ClearRoute and/or Professional ClearRoute certification for ClearRoute Classic. The course consists of explanations and demonstrations of the software. There are also practical exercises throughout the course. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate as well as a certification CLP to install in. This two-day course runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm each day. infrastructure and vehicles databases Using projects in Clearance runs - selecting structures, vehicles and preferences - producing clearance results for stepping, structure and passing checks - understanding clearance results - managing the viewer and the results grid Design options Creating structure profiles using the following input modules: Platform and Sixfoot Importing the ClearRoute Classic structure profiles into the following options: XY input for editing and directly into local infrastructure database Editing profiles saved in local infrastructure databases

5 Gauging with Refresher Course The Gauging with Refresher Course is ideal for existing users who want to renew their certification. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate as well as a certification CLP to install in. This one-day course runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm each day. The Gauging with Refresher Course includes the following activities: A verbal question and answer session Written exercises Practical exercises Assessment Gauging with Assessment Only For experienced ClearRoute users, Balfour Beatty Rail offers the Gauging with Assessment without the course. The assessment takes a maximum of three hours and successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the Gauging with Course. As an alternative to coming to Matlock, assessments can be taken on line using WebEx technology. You can access our training computers from your own office so that the trainer can watch you carrying out the practical exercises. The theory questions are also done electronically via WebEx. On-line assessments save travelling time and expenses and are therefore more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Tilting Train Courses A Tilting Train course and assessment is now available and details can be found on the next page

6 Using Tilting Trains with Certification The Using Tilting Trains with Certification provides an understanding of how titlting trains behave differently from conventional trains and how this should be taken into account when gauging. The course also covers how to use current tilting train models. This is an essential course of anyone using tilting train models in. The certification covers the following areas: Reasons for tilting trains Operational models including active, passive and failed Compensating for Tilt Lead and Lag Use of current Tilting Train Vehicle Models in : Virgin Pendolino - Class 390 and Virgin Super Voyager - Class 221 To initally gain the certification delegates should attend the Using Tilting Trains with course. The certification can then be renewed by attending the Using Tilting Trains with Assessment. Using Tilting Trains with The one-day Using Tilting Trains with Course provides an understanding of how tilting trains behave differently from conventional trains and how this should be taken into account when gauging. The course also covers how to use current tilting train models. The course consists of explanations and demonstration of the software. There are also exercises throughout the course so that delegates get hands on experience of using. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate to certify that they have achieved a specified level of achievement. The course runs from approximately 9:30am to 4:30pm. The course covers all of the content listed above. Additionally, it provides a brief history of UK tilting trains and covers the practicalities of tilting train operation including TASS. Please contact us for details of available dates

7 Using Tilting Trains with Assessment For delegates wishing to renew their Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute 2 Certification, Balfour Beatty Rail offers the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute 2 Assessment without the course. The assessment takes approximately 1½ hours and successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute 2 Course. As an alternative to coming to Matlock, assessments can be taken on line using WebEx technology. You can access our training computers from your own office so that the trainer can watch you carrying out the practical exercises. The theory questions are also done electronically via WebEx. On-line assessments save travelling time and expenses and are therefore more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Please contact us for details of available dates. Summary of Course Costs The prices of Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute 2 Certification courses and assessments held in Matlock (or on-line assessments) are as follows: 1-day Complete Course 1-2 delegates delegates delegates price per delegate, excluding VAT Assessment Only 172 Contact Us For further details or booking, please contact Balfour Beatty Rail s Training Department: Telephone: Fax: [email protected] Fitology House, Smedley St East, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3GH Version 1.4 / Copyright 2015 Balfour Beatty Rail