The Quattro Occupational Training Academy (QOTA)

 0845 307 3999 
 training@qota.co.uk

Highway Permissible Vehicle

Course Information

Pre-requisites

  1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
  2. Most hold valid sentinel track Safety Card endorsed with PTS.
  3. Must meet medical requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1.
  4. Must Meet the requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
  5. Must hold current and valid OTP Core Competence.

Primary Objectives

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:

  • Describe how the Highway Permissible Vehicle is designed to function under normal
    operating conditions.
  • What equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant
    rules and regulations.
  • Describe what preparatory checks need to be completed on the machine including:
    • Pre-start checks/maintenance are complete/documented
    • Machine Controller’s checklist is completed
    • Brakes are operational and fit for purpose
    • Emergency protection equipment is available
  • Briefly describe the main functions of all relevant controls available to the Highway Permissible Vehicle Driver/Operator, especially those which may also be used by the Machine Controller in an emergency
  • Avoid the Highway Permissible Vehicle being placed in an un-braked condition
  • Demonstrate their ability to read a work plan and communicate its content effectively
  • Control the movement of the Highway Permissible Vehicle taking into account:
    • Status of the infrastructure – Condition of the track, Position and type of points, Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work, How to establish the extent of the movement
    • Where the movements are – Towing, Propelling
    • What information needs to be given to the Driver/Operator and how to confirm the Driver/Operator understands the extent of the movement
  • Whilst authorising a movement of the Highway Permissible Vehicle the delegate should be able to explain how they would take account of:
    • Worksites and people working in the immediate area
    • Other machines working adjacent to the machine being operated
    • Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work
    • Level crossingsOther lines open to traffic
    • Passengers on platforms