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Ready to Take the Lead? Engineering Supervisor Training for Future Leaders

Master the Skills to Safely Oversee Critical Railway Operations

Build your confidence with flexible training, expert guidance, and practical experience to lead from day one.

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Sign up now and ensure your future as a leader in railway safety—because your team, your career, and your success are worth it.

Engineering Supervisor (ES)

Are you ready to elevate your career and take on a critical role in railway safety? The Engineering Supervisor (ES) Initial Course offers more than just a certification—it provides you with the expertise and confidence to manage complex engineering worksites with authority. We understand your concerns: whether it's meeting tight deadlines, ensuring team safety, or navigating the pressures of handling a possession, our course is designed to prepare you for every challenge you’ll face.

Absolute Training

At Absolute Training, we don’t just teach the basics—we turn you into a leader. As an ES, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe setup and management of worksites, ensuring that your team stays safe while the work gets done efficiently. Imagine walking onto a worksite knowing you have the skills and knowledge to handle any situation, from planning a possession to managing last-minute changes on-site. With our expert trainers guiding you every step of the way, you’ll gain hands-on experience in managing engineering trains, On Track Machines (OTM), and On Track Plant (OTP), along with mastering communication and leadership skills that will set you apart from the rest.

Course Scheduling

We know your time is valuable, and your career is important. That’s why we offer flexible course scheduling to fit around your work commitments, even offering night courses if needed. You won’t just leave with a certificate—you’ll leave with the confidence that you’re fully equipped to handle any worksite safely and effectively. We’ll also provide ongoing support through revision quizzes and real-world scenarios to make sure you’re ready for both the assessments and the job itself.

Absolute Training

By becoming a certified Engineering Supervisor with Absolute Training, you are not only securing your place in the industry—you’re stepping into a leadership role that keeps your team safe, meets deadlines, and ensures success on the railway. Don’t let the fear of handling possessions or overseeing safety-critical operations hold you back. Join the course today and take control of your career with confidence.

Absolute Training

Don’t let fear or missed opportunities hold you back. Join us at Absolute Training and secure your future on the railway. Sign up today—because your career deserves the best.

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By becoming a certified Engineering Supervisor with Absolute Training, you are not only securing your place in the industry—you’re stepping into a leadership role that keeps your team safe, meets deadlines, and ensures success on the railway. Don’t let the fear of handling possessions or overseeing safety-critical operations hold you back. Join the course today and take control of your career with confidence.

Sign up now and ensure your future as a leader in railway safety—because your team, your career, and your success are worth it.

Course Summary

Course Duration – Initial 2 Days | Recertification 1 Day

Engineering Supervisor (ES) Initial Course presentation:

Session 1: Domestic Arrangements & Assessment Requirements

Aims:

  • Settle participants into the course and provide an overview of assessment expectations.

Objectives:

  • Understand the professional behaviors expected and the structure of assessments.

Session 2: The Role of the Engineering Supervisor

Aims:

  • To explore the responsibilities and duties of an Engineering Supervisor (ES).

Objectives:

  • Identify the technical aspects of the ES role according to GERT8000 Rule Book Handbook 12.

  • Relate the Network Rail Lifesaving Rules to the role.

  • Understand the leadership qualities and duty of care required of an ES.

Session 3: The Possession Planning Process

Aims:

  • To understand the ES role within the possession planning process.

Objectives:

  • Learn the stages of the Possession Planning Process.

  • Identify how and where the ES is involved in planning, ensuring alignment with safety protocols.

Session 4: PICOP Taking a Possession

Aims:

  • To explore the process of a Person in Charge of Possession (PICOP) taking possession.

Objectives:

  • Define roles and responsibilities during possession.

  • Discuss the equipment involved in taking possession, such as Possession Limit Marker Boards and detonators.

Session 5: ES Setting up a Worksite

Aims:

  • To analyze the responsibilities of the ES in setting up a safe worksite.

Objectives:

  • Define the ES’s role and responsibilities when setting up a worksite.

  • Learn about the documentation and tools needed to ensure a Safe System of Work (SSOW).

  • Understand how ES coordinates with the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) or Individual Working Alone (IWA).

Session 6: PICOS and Sidings

Aims:

  • To understand the role of the Person in Charge of Sidings (PICOS) and how it relates to the ES.

Objectives:

  • Outline the PICOS role and responsibilities..

  • Explore the relationship between sidings possession and the ES’s duties.

Session 7: Managing Engineering Train, On Track Machine, and On Track Plant Movements

Aims:

  • To examine how an ES manages rail vehicle movements in a possession.

Objectives:

  • Define the roles of Machine Controllers and Crane Controllers.

  • Learn how to manage vehicle movements using appropriate documentation, such as vehicle management forms.

Session 8: Loading and Unloading/Train Preparation

Aims:

  • To explore the ES role in overseeing loading and unloading operations.

Objectives:

  • Understand the coordination between the Person in Charge of Loading and Unloading and the ES.

  • Learn the communication processes and requirements for safe train preparation.

Session 9: ES Changeover

Aims:

  • To outline the procedures for the safe handover of ES responsibilities during a possession.

Objectives:

  • Discuss the responsibilities of both the outgoing and incoming ES.

  • Analyze risk factors that could impact the safety of the handover process.

Session 10: Worksite Overruns

Aims:

  • To discuss the ES’s actions in the event of a possession overrun.

Objectives:

  • Learn the required actions for an ES in case of a Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR) not being removed during a possession.

Session 11: Suspension and Handing Back of Worksite

Aims:

  • To discuss the process for suspending and handing back worksites.

Objectives:

  • Explore the ES’s role in Line Clear Verification (LCV).

  • Review the actions required to hand back the worksite safely.

Session 12: Assessments

Aims:

  • To assess the participants' understanding of the ES role and responsibilities.

Objectives:

  • Complete knowledge and practical assessments to confirm competence.

Course Summary

The Engineering Supervisor (ES) Initial Course is a comprehensive training program designed to provide railway professionals with the skills needed to manage engineering worksites safely and efficiently. The course is divided into 12 sessions, progressively building competence in various aspects of engineering supervision, with a strong emphasis on safety, communication, and leadership.

The course begins by outlining domestic arrangements and assessment requirements, followed by an in-depth exploration of the ES role, including the technical responsibilities from GERT8000 Rule Book Handbook 12 and the leadership qualities necessary for the position. A key part of the course is the Possession Planning Process, where participants learn the ES's involvement in different stages of planning, as well as the procedures for PICOP taking possession.

Practical sessions cover the setup and management of worksites, coordination with COSS and IWA, and documentation management. The role of PICOS is also addressed, explaining how siding possessions intersect with the ES's duties. Further sessions focus on managing engineering trains, On Track Machines (OTM), and On Track Plant (OTP), along with overseeing loading and unloading operations.

Critical sessions ensure smooth changeovers of responsibilities and teach participants how to manage worksite overruns. The course concludes with procedures for suspending and handing back a worksite, including Line Clear Verification (LCV).

Participants complete knowledge and practical assessments to confirm their readiness for the ES role, ensuring they are fully prepared to manage the complexities of engineering supervision.

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Course Pre-requisites

Here are the delegate pre-requisites for the ES (Engineering Supervisor) Initial Course:

  • Must be at least 18 years old.

  • Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 – Competence and Training in Track Safety.

  • Must have a good level of literacy.

  • Must possess full IWA (Individual Working Alone) or COSS (Controller of Site Safety) competence (not probationary).

  • Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 (Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements).

  • Must comply with Network Rail Specification NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).

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