PC Initial (Protection Controller)

Course	Duration	Commencing Date	Course Dates	Slots	Places	Fee (Excl. VAT)	Action
PC Initial (Protection Controller) Venue: West Ham E15 3NW	1 Day ,7 Hours	18 Jun 2026	18 June 2026	08:30-15:30	6 Places Left	£140.00	Book Now
PC Initial (Protection Controller) Venue: West Ham E15 3NW	1 Day ,7 Hours	19 Jun 2026	19 June 2026	08:30-15:30	6 Places Left	£140.00	Book Now

This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Protection Controller competence.

A Protection Controller must be appointed when a line blockage is required to be taken and shared by two or more COSSs or IWAs.

The PC course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in Handbook 8 of the Rule Book, as well as highlighting the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.

Additional Information

It is advised that the COSS assessment is booked well in advance of expiry to avoid losing your competence, as there is no grace period from Sentinel for workplace assessments.

Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card and meet the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/021 - competence and Training in Track Safety.
Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Competence Specific Fitness Medical Requirements for levels 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Must meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/00120 (Drugs & Alcohol).
It is the responsibility of the delegates' Local Manager to decide upon their sustainability to attend this course, and to check they are not subject to current Sentinel Investigation in accordance with the current issue of NR/L2/CTM/021- Competence and Training in Track Safety.
Must hold valid and current COSS certification and is not undergoing mentoring.
Have proof COSS competence, taking line blockages has been practised as requested by the current issue of NR/L2/CTM/021 - Must provide evidence of a minimum of 2 COSS trackside shifts/practices in the previous 12 months, and that it has been recorded in the individual’s Online Sentinel Logbook. Physical work experience logbooks (Blue book) can be accepted only if the shift/practice evidence was entered prior to December 6th, 2025, and each shift must be countersigned by the Line Manager. No other form of competence usage is acceptable.

Results for the PCInitial competencies will be uploaded onto your Sentinel card/profile within 24 hours on successful completion of the event. Should there be any complication in uploading the competencies, we will endeavour to resolve the matter within 5 working days.

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