scope:

This standard applies to any individual who undertakes track welding, weld inspection and/or any ancillary processes on Network Rail managed infrastructure.

This standard covers the following activities and processes:

a) aluminothermic processes:

• Thermit;

• Railtech.

b) maintenance arc welding:

• manual metal arc welding;

• flux cored arc welding;

• fully automatic welding.

c) ancillary processes:

• weld inspection;

• oxy fuel gas cutting;

• examination of oxy fuel gas equipment.

Purpose.

This standard sets out the minimum requirements for the training and competence assessment of individuals who undertake track welding activities on Network Rail managed infrastructure. It defines processes to be implemented and the standards to be achieved to confirm that individuals who undertake track welding activities are competent to do so.