Mod 2 – Principles Tester

Aim

This course is intended to enable signal works testers to progress to the principles testing of signalling interlockings.

Key Features

• Underpinning knowledge matched to the IRSE Principles Tester licence
• Reflects the requirements of modern validation techniques
• Intensive practical experience in application logic testing on a variety of interlockings
• May be tailored to match the requirements of other rail administration requirements

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:

• Identify the role and extent of Principles Testing
• Identify the role and responsibilities of the Principles Tester
• Practically apply testing techniques to determine interlocking function.

Assessment and Certification

Achievement of the Course Outcomes will be assessed by a practical and theory assessment.

The delegate’s achievement of the Course Outcomes will be confirmed by a certificate which will be forwarded to the nominated client contact following the course.

Pre-Requisites

A well prepared delegate is expected to already be a competent functional tester with approximately three years’ practical experience. The delegate should also have a good understanding of signalling plans, signalling principles and signal control tables.

Practical Information

Duration: 10 Days - including assessment
Location: at our Derby training centre, or on your premises (subject to equipment availability)

Maximum number of delegates: 6