Provides the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Machine Controller (MC) and/or Crane Controller (CC) duties including, how the machine/attachment is designed to function under normal operating conditions, what equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant rules and regulations, how to avoid the machine/attachment being placed in an unsafe or unstable condition, how to correctly attach and use the attachment and control the movement of the host machine/crane taking into account the condition of the track, cant, gradient and exclusion zones and what information needs to be given to the driver, operator.

These OTP courses enable delegates to perform the duties and gain Machine Controller (MC) and Crane Controller (CC) Competence.

The aim if these OTP courses is to train individuals who are responsible for undertaking the roles of Machine Controller (MC) and/or Crane Controller (CC) as part of their duties on Network Rail infrastructure and to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in both Machine Controller (MC) and Crane Controller (CC) and the use of MC/CC Attachments (Att).

Based upon the organisation requirements delegates will be able to either act Machine Controller (MC) or Crane Controller (CC) or undertake both roles.

Delegates are required to undertake some self-motivated and directed pre-learning, prior to attending the course. 

Reference Documents:
GE/RT8000 Rule Book – (Handbook 15 – Duties of the machine controller (MC) and on-track plant operator)
RIS-1530-PLT – Rail Industry Standard, On-Track Plant, Trolleys and Associated Equipment
NR/PLANT/0200 – Infrastructure Plant Manual (IPM) modules

On Track Plant (OTP) Pre Learning Documents can be viewed on the bottom of this page

QOTA Training Centre
Horndon Industrial Park,
West Horndon, Essex,
CM13 3XL

what3words /// Shannon Rail Services – QOTA Centre

Telephone: 01923 254 567

training@shannonrail.co.uk 

The practical session/assessment will be conducted in a suitably safe controlled environment, using our test track to simulate the workplace environment where delegates will be able to demonstrate the (MC/CC) actions that are required to be taken.
– Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003,
– Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004,
– Safety Helmet (white) to BS EN 397:1995,
– General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121,
– Safety Glasses BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F
– Fall arrest/restraint safety harness (MC-MEWP only). Candidates are encouraged to bring their own, but items can be loaned for the duration of the course.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) duties.

Duration:
2 Days –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) – Machine Controller Dual Purpose Vehicle (MC-DPV) – Machine Controller Maintentenance Machine (MC-MM)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full MC-MH, MC-DPV, MC-MM competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Material Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MC-MEWP) duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MC-MEWP)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC-MEWP) competence, followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Excavaror Crane (CC-Exc) duties

Duration:
2 Days –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Excavaror Crane (CC-Exc) duties

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC-Exc) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) and Slinging (Slinger) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Lorry Loader (CC-LL) duties

Duration:
2 Days –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Lorry Loader (CC-KBC)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC-KBC) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) and Slinging (Slinger) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment Ballast managament duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 1 Ballast/Track Management (MC Att Grp 1)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 1) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment civils duties

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 2 – Civils (MC Att Grp 2)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 2) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment cutterhead duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 3 Cutterhead (MC Att Grp 3)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 3) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment transportation duties.

Duration:
1 Days –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 4 Transportation (MC Att Grp 4)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Group 4) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment drainage duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 5 Drainage (MC Att Grp 5)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 5) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment chipper duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 6 Chipper (MC Att Grp 7)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 6) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Machine Controller Attachment Ballast Excavator duties..

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 6

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 7 Ballast Excavator (MC Att Grp 7)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 7) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment civils duties

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Attachment – Group 2 – Civils (CC Att Grp 2)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC Att Grp 2) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment power lifting duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Attachment – Group 3 Powered Lifting (CC Att Grp 3)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (MC Att Grp 3) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment Tree management duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Machine Controller Attachment – Group 4 Transportation (CC Att Grp 4)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC Att Group 4) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment Vacuum management duties..

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Attachment – Group 5 Vacuum (CC Att Grp 5)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC Att Grp 5) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment Rail management duties.

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Attachment – Group 6 Rail Management (CC Att Grp 6)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC Att Grp 6) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.

Audience:
Anyone required to undertake Crane Controller Attachment Cropper management duties

Duration:
1 Day –  Number of Delegates: Max 4

Competence Awarded:
Crane Controller Attachment – Group 7 Cropper (CC Att Grp 7)

Upon successful completion of the course the delegate shall be awarded full (CC Att Grp 7) competence followed by a period of workplace support.

Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
2. Must hold current and valid On Track Plant Core (OTP Core) Competence.
3. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS
– Must have completed PTS Learning Support (No Green Square)
4. Must have a good level of literacy (spoken/written) to meet Entry Qualifications.
5. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness (minimum Level 2).
– No Blue Dot – No Red Triangle
6. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail StandardNR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
7. Must hold current and valid Machine Controller Material Handler (MC-MH), Slinging (Slinger) and Crane Controller Excavator Crane (CC-Exc) competence.