Controller of Site Safety (with OLP) GET3534

Duration

30 hours

Purpose/scope

This standard is held by Network Rail and delivered through industry training and assessment providers

• All training providers must be approved under the RTAS (Rail Training Assurance Scheme) and hold a current and valid RTAS number
• Training providers must use Network Rail-controlled training materials for these competencies
• On successful completion of the course, the delegate is awarded a competence, which they need as part of the process to gain authority to work on Network Rail managed infrastructure
• Training providers are quality assured by NSAR (National Skills Academy for Rail)

To register to become an assured provider, please visit - RTAS Assured Provider Expression of Interest, or to find an assured provider for a particular course, please visit  Training Directory.

Delivery

All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for learners to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation

The learning environment, class size and learner/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable learners to achieve the learning outcomes

The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:

• face to face learning environment only (such as classroom/workshop etc.)

This standard is predominantly practical training

This standard is considered to be set at an intermediate level

Assessment Type

Formally Assessed

For the successful completion of training, learners must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass criteria

Recognised Organisation

This standard is held by Network Rail using NSAR training provider network.

Quality Assurance

Recognised

CITB will gain assurance through the Recognised Organisation’s quality arrangements

Approved Training Organisation’s will be required to supply confirmation of approval (centre approval and scheme approval) with the related Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body. In most cases this will be an approval certificate provided by the Recognised Organisation’s awarding organisation or body, listing the routes, qualifications, and categories they are approved to deliver. In addition, a copy of the most recent external quality assurance monitoring report will be required, relating to the standard that you wish to be approved for

This information will be reviewed by CITB’s quality assurance team. Approval will be subject to the required Recognised Organisation’s documentation being supplied by you. As part of the quality assurance checks, CITB may confirm the accuracy of documentation with the issuing organisation

Please refer to the Requirements for Approved Training Organisations Appendix 6 for further guidance on quality assurance

Renewal

Renewal every 2 years

Classification

Mandatory Renewal