Mod 1 – Tester in Charge

Aim

This course will enable signalling works testers to progress towards the management of signal works testing activities.

Key Features

• Underpinning knowledge matched to the IRSE “Tester in Charge” licence
• Relating directly to the Network Rail testing standards
• May be tailored to match the requirements of other rail administrations
• Discusses the safety-management framework for new products

Course Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, the delegate will be able to describe the function of the following

• The Role and Responsibilities of the Tester in Charge
• The Safety-Management Framework
• Identifying and Managing Risk
• The Project and ‘V’ Lifecycles
• Testing Strategies
• Test and Commissioning Plans
• Configuration Control
• Defining and Recording the Tests
• Running a testing Sub-project
• Entry-into-Service

Assessment and Certification

Achievement of the Course Outcomes will be assessed by a 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 Principles or Functional tester, with at least three years’ practical experience in this role.

Practical Information

Duration: 5 Days - including assessment
Location: at our Derby training centre, or on your premises (subject to equipment availability)

Maximum number of delegates: 10