The course can be delivered as a stand-alone event or an introduction followed by workplace coaching.

Principal Course Elements are:

Signalling systems

Plan conventions and symbols

Signalling relays and circuits

Electrical interlockings

Train Detection

Signals

Automatic Warning System

Train protection and Warning System

Points

Cabling

Power Supplies

Location design

The project life-cycle

Works design and testing processes

Competence requirements

The Basic Signalling Technology Course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

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Course Overview

• Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licence requirements
• For the designer or tester requiring an understanding of signalling principles and control tables
• Completely updated to reflect current requirements
• Also provides preparation for module 3 of the IRSE examination

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

• Signal Control Table
• Points Control Table
• Controls for all classes of routes
• Simple swinging overlaps
• Foul track circuits
• Simple junction signalling
• Simple approach locking

The course involves a significant amount of realistic practice in signalling control table input. Prior attendance on the IST - Layouts course would provide valuable preparation.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licence requirements
* For the designer or tester working on signalling plans
* Completely updated to reflect current requirements
* Also provides preparation for module 2 of the IRSE examination

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Interpret customer requirements for signalling projects
* Perform headway calculations for non-stopping trains
* Position signals on a blank track plan
* Specify types of signal and route indicator
* Specify signal identities
* Specify signalled routes required and their characteristics
* Specify Train Protection and Warning Systems
* Specify any additional trap points required
* Specify normal lie and identity of points
* Specify train detection areas and identities

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

Course Overview

This course provides an understanding of signalling principles as they are applied
on the UK mainline network. It is of use in a variety of fields, including design, testing, maintenance, railway operations, project management or incident investigation.

The content is drawn from our IST - Layouts and IST- Control Tables courses, but involves less practical workin a shorter timescale. If you have a need for detailed understanding of signalling principles, we would recommend that you attend those two courses instead.

The course content includes:

Types of Signal and Route Indicator
Classes of Route
Positioning of Signals to suit operational needs
Signalling Plan Symbols
Interpreting the signalling plan
Train Warning and Protection systems
Points arrangements
Train detection arrangements
Functional Principles of equipment
Interlocking Principles
Route Life Cycle
Understanding Points control tables
Understanding Route control tables

The Signalling Principles Primer course is produced and run by Signet Solutions

* Reflects the requirements of the UK main-line network
* Ideal for people new to signalling technology
* Practical element ensures that understanding is re-enforced
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Signalling Diagrams and Nomenclature
* Block Systems
* Point Operating Mechanisms
* Cables and Wire
* Power Supplies
* Signals and Circuits
* Relays
* Warning and Protection Systems
* Train Detection
* Basic Fault Finding
* Process Control (Rules and Competence)

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

For your convenience we have labelled some courses with “familiar” three letter acronym titles. Despite this familiar labelling, we remind you that our courses are far superior to those same titles being offered elsewhere. Please see the individual course specifications to confirm the up-to-date and relevant content.

Our maintenance training is based upon current Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, supplemented by best practice guidance where these are unclear. However, we encourage a deep understanding of the operating principles of equipment and how maintenance procedures enable the equipment to be serviced accurately. We do however challenge the delegates to understand how they can impact on the system and ensure they work on the equipment safely and with good underpinning knowledge and practical ability which is assessed in a safe and controlled environment.

Our maintenance courses are supported by relevant demonstration using our suite of working practical equipment, including signals, points, track circuits, locations, SSI equipment, mechanical signalling, block circuits, route relay interlocking and entrance-exit control panel.

Signet Solutions are also able to design training to meet the specific needs of your staff in the maintenance field. We are able to train on any aspect of the maintainer’s role.

Signet Solutions have successfully delivered maintenance development programmes, which provide employers with an express train route to competent professional teams.

Click on the links in the sidebar to see our standard maintenance courses.

For your convenience we have labelled some courses with “familiar” three letter acronym titles. Despite this familiar labelling, we remind you that our courses are far superior to those same titles being offered elsewhere. Please see the individual course specifications to confirm the up-to-date and relevant content.

Our design training is based upon current Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, supplemented by best practice guidance where these are unclear. However, we encourage a deep understanding of the principles and how they mitigate risks, rather than unquestioning adherence to standards or completion of boxes.

Our design courses are supported by relevant demonstration using our suite of working practical equipment, including signals, points, track circuits, locations, SSI equipment, mechanical signalling, block circuits, route relay interlocking and entrance-exit control panel.

Signet Solutions are also able to design training to meet the specific needs of your staff in the design field. We are able to train on any aspect of the design role.

Signet Solutions have successfully delivered designer development programmes, which provide employers with an express train route to competent professional design teams.

Click on the links in the sidebar to see our standard design courses.

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licences
* Intensive practical experience in applying the role of point fitting
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available
Principal Course Elements

* Principles of Operation
* Connection to Point Switches
* Machine and Component Variations
* Mechanical Operation
* Electrical Operation
* Mechanical Installation
* Rail Sections, Switch Types and Layouts
* Preparation and mounting of machine
* Connections
* Adjustment and Gauging
* Maintenance
* General
* Specific Services (A&B)
* Changing of Components
* Faulting

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com

www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

* Provides underpinning knowledge towards the new IRSE Maintenance Tester Licence
* Intensive practical activities in the duties of a Maintenance Tester
* Provides competent maintainers with the skills necessary for maintenance testing

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Identification of Testing Requirements
* Undertaking Defined Tests
* Wire Counting
* Earth Testing
* Aspect Testing
* Point Testing
* Cable Testing
* TPWS Trackside Equipment Testing
* Block Testing
* Identification of equipment not to specification
* Provision of evidence to bring the equipment back into service
* Release of Controls
* Overview of Signalling Failure investigation

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

• Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licence requirements
• For the designer, maintainer, tester or manager to gain an understanding of standard RRI circuits
• Closely links the standard circuits to signalling principles and control tables
• Completely updated to reflect current requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location.

Principal Course Elements are:

• Push Button Interlocking
• Route Interlocking
• Points
• Sectional Route Locking
• Aspect Controls
• Route Normalisation
• Indications
• Relay and Circuit Design Exercises

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licences
* Intensive practical experience in applying the role of cable jointer
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available
Principal Course Elements

* Signals
* Signal Structures
* Signal Fittings
* Slotting
* Signal Wire Runs
* Signal Box Wire Connections
* Jointing and terminating Signal Wire
* Signal Arm Gauge
* Signal Arm Repeating
* Final Checks on Signal Operation
* Points
* Point Types and Identification
* Point Operation
* Rodding Run
* Compensation
* Facing Point Lock Plunger Operation
* Adjustment of Points
* Detection
* Detection Theory
* Detection Equipment
* Cutting of Detector Notches
* Adjustment and Testing of Detectors
* Supplementary Point Drives
* Supplementary Point Drives
* Installation and Adjustment

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* Provides delegates with a sound underpinning knowledge of electrical principles (A.C & D.C)
* Provides foundation knowledge in electrical theory and practice that logically links to further training in Signal Engineering
* Provides suitable underpinning knowledge for an IRSE Licence

Principal Course Elements are:

* DC Electrical Theory
* Basic Concepts of Electricity
* Ohm’s Law
* Electrical Safety
* Scientific Notation and Metric Prefixes
* Series and Parallel Circuits
* Series Parallel Combination Circuits
* DC Metering Circuits
* Electrical Instrumentation Signals
* DC Network Analysis
* Batteries and Power Systems
* The Physics of Conductors and Insulators
* Capacitors
* Magnetism and Electromagnetism
* Inductors
* RC and L/R Time Constants
* AC Electrical Theory
* Basic AC Theory
* Reactance and Impedance - Inductive
* Reactance and Impedance – Capacitive
* Reactance and Impedance - R, L, & C
* Resonance
* Mixed-Frequency AC Signals
* Filters
* Transformers
* Polyphase AC Circuits
* AC Metering Circuits
* Transmission Lines

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to relevant IRSE Licences Intensive practical experience in applying the role of cable jointer
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available

Principal Course Elements

* Cable Construction
* Use and Testing of Crimping Tools
* Preparation of Cable
* Joint Construction and Types
* Sleeve
* Torpedo Type
* Wrapped
* Testing of cables prior to closure
* Closure of joints and final checks
* Installation standards (Installation Handbook)
* Final Testing and Restoration to Service

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to relevant IRSE Licences Intensive practical experience in applying the role of cable jointer
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available

Principal Course Elements

* Cable Construction
* Use and Testing of Crimping Tools
* Preparation of Cable
* Joint Construction and Types
* Sleeve
* Torpedo Type
* Wrapped
* Testing of cables prior to closure
* Closure of joints and final checks
* Installation standards (Installation Handbook)
* Final Testing and Restoration to Service

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* Underpinning knowledge matched to IRSE Test Assistant Licence
* Intensive practical experience in the role of a Test Assistant
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Aspect reporting
* Test Desk operation
* Track circuit assistance
* Point Operation and Detection assistance
* Relays, Lever Locks and Circuit Controller identification and observation
* Wire Counting
* Continuity Testing
* Strap and Function Testing
* Cable and Through Testing
* Control Panel reporting
* Power Supply safety

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* Underpinning knowledge matched to the new IRSE Verification Tester Licence
* Reflects the requirements of verification techniques
* Intensive practical experience in application logic testing
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Location verification tests
* Correlation and modifications
* Cable testing
* Panel inspection, wire count and continuity tests
* Use of test equipment
* Recording and Documentation

The Course is led by experienced Verification Testers.

The Course includes activities on relay based and Solid State Interlocking (SSI) Systems.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* Underpinning knowledge matched to the new IRSE Functional Tester Licence
* Reflects the requirements of validation techniques
* Intensive practical experience in application logic testing
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Review of verification Testing
* Methods of testing circuitry
* Marking of diagrams
* Location functional testing
* Alterations and associated testing
* Integration testing
* Recording and Documentation

The course includes activities on relay based locations

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

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

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available

Principal Course Elements are:

* Signalling and interlocking Principles
* The principles of Testing
* The functions within the ‘V’ lifecycle
* The role and extent of Principles Testing
* The role and responsibilities of the Principles Tester
* The practical application of testing techniques

The course is run by experienced Principles Testers.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Course Overview

* 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

The course can be delivered as a stand-alone event or an introduction followed by workplace assessment.

Principal Course Elements are:

* 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

The course is run by experienced
Testers in Charge.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

Individual sessions will be supported by appropriate presentations and additional notes when necessary. This approach ensures that delegates are aware of the latest standards and procedures relevant to their role. Signet Solutions learning approach is to challenge delegates to investigate, learn and question how the works testing practices interfaces with the overall requirements for providing safe systems. This allows works testing to be viewed in context with other functions such as design, installation and maintenance whilst not overlapping the content. Our trainers take a supportive approach that enables individual needs to be addressed but without spoon-feeding. Most importantly our events are designed to maximise the opportunities for delegates to enhance their underpinning knowledge and practical experience.

Signet Solutions see this as a developmental process, therefore delegates are assessed throughout the events and the traditional individual assessment approach is always challenged. This does not lessen the impact of the events. Individual assessments are undertaken as necessary but delegates who require additional support and development are identified during the event and accurate feedback on individuals performance can be supplied to their manager upon completion of the event. Our approach assesses the solutions available, either additional training or additional support in the workplace but most importantly ensures the correct solution for the individual delegate.

This course has been fully re-written to reflect current standards and practices.

This course is intended for staff who need to maintain and fault find on Standard Free Wired Interlockings in accordance with the BRS-SW-67 typical circuits.

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Understanding of circuits:
* Push Button Interlocking
* Route Interlocking
* Points and Point interfaces
* Sectional Route Locking
* Aspect Controls and signal interfaces
* Route Normalisation
* Panel Indications
* Maintenance Requirements
* Relay Reservicing
* Safe replacement of magnetically latched relays
* Logical Fault Finding techniques
* Common faults and their symptoms
* Fault finding exercises

The course benefits from significant practical time on a working interlocking at our training centre.

The course includes assessments to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and practical skills.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

We have recently completed a purpose built Route Relay Interlocking, with Entrance Exit panel and full simulation of trackside equipment.

This facility is purpose built for training, illustrating a wide range of signalling and implementation principles.

All of our RRI training benefits from the use of this facility.

We have newly designed four specific RRI training courses to suit the needs of common roles

Please note that our training is completely newly designed. We have attached the familiar acronym titles to assist you in identifying the courses.

We can also design and deliver tailored training to meet the actual needs of your staff

Our relay interlocking training is based upon current Railway Group and Network Rail Company standards, supplemented by best practice guidance where these are unclear.

We encourage a deep understanding of the principles and how they mitigate risks, rather than unquestioning adherence to standards or completion of boxes.

Click on the links in the sidebar to see our standard route relay interlocking courses.

This course will enable competent functional testers testers (3BL ) to test Route Relay Interlockings constructed in accordance with the BRS-SW-67 typical circuits.

Course Content includes:

* Understanding of Circuits
* Push Button Interlocking
* Route Interlocking and Sectional Route Locking
* Points Interlocking and interfaces
* Aspect Controls and signal interfaces
* Route Normalisation
* Indications circuits
* Understanding how the circuits relate to signalling principles and control tables
* Interlocking Circuit Testing techniques
* Circuit testing and understanding exercises.

The course includes theory and practical assessments to demonstrate the skills gained

The course contains significant practical exercise time on a working interlocking at our training centre.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

* Underpinning knowledge matched to the IRSE Functional Tester Licence
* Reflects the requirements of functional testing techniques
* Intensive practical experience in application logic testing
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available.

Principal Course Elements are:

* Preparing to perform tests on trackside equipment
* Verification of trackside equipment installation
* Track circuit testing
* Point testing
* Signals, AWS and TPWS testing
* Recording and Documentation
* Error Reporting

The course includes activities on relay based and Solid State Interlocking (SSI) systems.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

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Advanced Signalling Technology

* Headway calculations for stopping trains
* Handling inadequate and excessive signal spacings
* Effects of gradients
* Complex swinging overlaps
* Phantom Overlaps
* Time of operation locking
* Platform sharing
* Preset shunt signals
* Complex junction signalling
* Last wheel replacement
* Comprehensive approach locking
* Train operated route release
* Mid platform and closing up signals
* Diamond Crossing Interlocking
* TPWS Principles, selection and positioning review
* Robust Train Protection
* Level crossings – types & principles and controls

Professional Signal Engineering - Applications

These subjects are preparation for Module 5 of the IRSE examination - Signalling & control Equipment, applications engineering

* Single line control systems
* Automatic Train Protection

The course includes an assessment to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge gained. We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.
This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com
www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132

Course Overview
• Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licence requirements
• For the designer wishing to progress towards designing RRi circuits
• Closely links the standard circuits to signalling principles and control tables
• Completely updated to reflect current requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location.

Principal Course Elements are:

•Push Button Interlocking
•Route Interlocking
•Points
•Sectional Route Locking
•Aspect Controls
•Route Normalisation
•Indications
•Understanding how the circuits relate to signalling principles and control tables
•Common design pitfalls and their avoidance
•Relay and Circuit Design Exercises

The course includes an assessment to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge gained.

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

* Underpinning Knowledge matched to IRSE Licences
* Intensive practical experience in applying the role of point fitting
* May be tailored to specific client or railway administration requirements

Subject to agreement the course may be run at a client’s specified location. Follow-up workplace assessment is available
Principal Course Elements

* Principles of Operation
* Connection to Point Switches
* Machine and Component Variations
* Mechanical Operation
* Electrical Operation
* Mechanical Installation
* Rail Sections, Switch Types and Layouts
* Preparation and mounting of machine
* Connections
* Adjustment and Gauging
* Maintenance
* General
* Specific Services (A&B)
* Changing of Components
* Faulting

We can advise on suitable preparatory and follow-on training relevant to this course.

This course is produced and run by Signet Solutions.

For further information contact us:
enquiries@signet-solutions.com

www.signet-solutions.com
telephone: 01332 343585
fax: 01332 367132