Handbooks + Key Point Cards
We've done the best to provide the material relevant to each competence.
NEW HANDBOOKS - December 2025
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17 & ADDED 19 for Signalling
This impacts, PTS, LKT/SW, IWA, COSS, Hand Signalling, ES , PICOP and both AC and DC areas.
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PTS (Personal Track Safety)
PTS Handbook
Key Point Card -
PTS
HB1 - General Duties
UPDATED
HB2 - Emergency Procedures
Key Point Card -
DCCR
TIC (Track Induction)
Track Induction Handbook
Ballast, Drainage + Formation Guide
LKT/SW (Lookout / Site Warden)
Key Point Card -
Site WardenÂ
Key Point Card - Lookout
HB3 - Lookout & Site Warden
UPDATED
OLEC (Overhead Line Construction)
PTS Handbook
HB16 - AC Electrified Lines
UPDATED
Track Trolley (PTMP 16)
Key Point Card - Track Trolleys
HB10 - Trolleys
IWA (Individual Working Alone)
Key Point Card -
IWA / COSS / PC
HB6 - IWA
HB8 - Line Blockages
HB9 - Possessions
UPDATED
HB13 - PICOS (Sidings)
COSS (Controller of Site Safety)
Key Point Card -
IWA / COSS / PC
Key Point Card - Track Trolleys
HB6 - IWA
HB7 - COSS
UPDATED
HB8 - Line Blockages
HB9 - Possessions
UPDATED
HB10 - Trolleys
HB13 - PICOS (Sidings)
HB16 - AC Electrified Lines
UPDATED
HB17 - DC Electrified Lines
UPDATED
PC (Protection Controller)
Key Point Card -
IWA / COSS / PC
HB7 - COSS
UPDATED
HB8 - Line Blockages
AOD (Auxiliary Operating Duties)
Key Point Card -
Points Op.
Key Point Card -
LXA
Key Point Card - Handsignaller
HB5 - Handsignalling
UPDATED
HB18 - LXA
ES (Engineering Supervisor)
Key Point Card - ES
Key Point Card -
LXA
Key Point Card - Handsignaller
HB5 - Handsignalling
UPDATED
HB12 - ES
UPDATED
HB15 - Machine Controller (MC)
UPDATED
HB18 - LXA
PS (Possession Support)
Key Point Card - PS
S/PICOP (Person In Charge of Possession)
Key Point Card -
PICOP
HB9 - Possessions
UPDATED
HB11 - PICOP
UPDATED
DC Isolations
Key Point Card -
DCCR
HB17 - DC Electrified Lines
UPDATED
AC Isolations
Key Point Card - Authorised Person
Key Point Card - Nominated Person
HB16 - AC Electrified Lines
UPDATED
Machines (NEW)
HB14 - Loading/Unloading Rail Vehicles
HB15 - Machine Controller (MC)
If you have any useful resources that are current and valid, please do get in touch.
Signalling (NEW)
HB19 - Signalling Technician
UPDATED
If you have any useful resources that are current and valid, please do get in touch.
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