PRAC-1045 Railway Conductor Practicum
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The work of a Conductor is extremely safety sensitive, and if done improperly, poses threat to life and limb. For that reason, no student shall graduate from the RAC Conductor program without successfully completing a work practicum in which he/she shall apply safety rules and regulations. The practicum is the transition between classroom and work. It focuses on the application towards mastery of the skills already learned in the Conductor Program, within a safe environment. Students shall receive a pass/fail grade from the Practicum Instructor based on their ability to demonstrate competency of the requisite skills.
Each practicum shall take place in a yard setting. The practicum conditions will simulate the real working conditions of employees, i.e. students may be called to work shifts with short notice, and will work outside in prevailing weather conditions.
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RAIL-1000 Role of the Conductor
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Conductors are critical to operations of freight and passenger trains. They play a key role in ensuring trains are build and reach their destinations safely. In this course, you will develop an understanding of what knowledge, skills and attributes are required, what responsibilities are held, and how those responsibilities contribute to the overall success of a railway.
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RAIL-1001 Communications for Conductors
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Conductors plan communications using effective problem solving and decision-making skills in the form that fulfills the purpose of a Conductor and which meets the needs of those that he or she communicates with on a daily basis.
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RAIL-1002 Professional Skills
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The intent of this course is to provide learners with the customer service skills that will enable them to deal effectively, efficiently, and professionally with clients and co-workers in the railway industry.
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RAIL-1003 Railway Culture
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Railways are organizations with very specific culture and organizational patterns. This course will familiarize the learner with railway culture and the political reality of the industry
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RAIL-1004 Creating a Safety Culture
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This course will provide the foundation for safety in the railway industry. It will provide the learner with an overview of the regulatory bodies and regulations pertaining to the industry
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RAIL-1005 Rules & Regulations for Conductors
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The Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) govern railway operations of federally regulated railways and often guide the practices of regional and short line railways. Conductors must know and be able to apply all applicable rules in the performance of their duties. This course describes how the CROR impact the major functions within railway operations and promote safe operations relative to the movement and handling of trains and engines across a rail system
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RAIL-1006 Crew Resource Management
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Applying Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles will improve the working environment for each individual as well as for any crew or team. Developing a greater awareness of the concepts, philosophies and objectives of CRM will enhance safety, lead to the prevention of railway incidents and accidents as well as encourage commercially efficient train operations. This course serves as an introduction to CRM and addresses the human component in a safety system
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RAIL-1007 Air Brake System & Test
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Tests and inspections of equipment and of trains are a major responsibility of Conductors. A train crew must inspect equipment and/or trains as often as possible to detect any condition(s) that could cause costly damages and/or accidents. This course covers the basic Conductor responsibilities and procedures for performing inspections and tests on air brake equipment. It encompasses pre-departure and en route inspections and tests required in accordance with regulations.
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RAIL-1008 Performing Inspections
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A train crew must inspect equipment and/or trains as often as possible to detect any condition(s) that could cause costly damages and/or accidents. This course covers three modules: train and equipment inspection, wayside detection systems, and monitoring.
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RAIL-1009 Railway Laboratory
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Much of a Conductor’s work involves recognition of railway signs and signals as well as direct “hands on” operation of railway equipment. This course allows learners to observe track signs, signals, and other equipment as well as practice procedures in a railway laboratory.
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RAIL-1010 Record Keeping
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Forms/reports/documents are essential for the operation of a railway, and conductors are required to complete and to maintain a number of different forms/reports./documents as a part of their job
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RAIL-1011 Switching & Marshalling
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One of the key responsibilities of Conductors is to ensure trains pick up and set off the correct rail cars (switching) and that these rail cars are arranged in the correct sequence with the train (marshalling). A Conductor’s duties include switching equipment to ensure proper (safe and efficient) train marshalling and handling. The ability to follow verbal and written instructions to safely place equipment as well as to follow marshalling requirements is central to the role of Conductor.
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RAIL-1012 Operations Perspective
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This is an instructor-led, full day seminar, featuring team interactive activities. The workshop is intended to give people who have no understanding of railroad operations, a better understanding of basic railroad operations through the use of videos and an experienced instructor
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SAFE-1168 Transportation of Dangerous Goods
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This course covers handling of dangerous goods, proper processing, labeling and documentation, actions to take in chemical identification by PIN number. Purchase of a manual is required.
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