Who is this for?

Those who will carry out the duties of a COSS, set up Safe Systems of Work for a group whilst on or near the line.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the Lifesaving Rules.
• Know the roles and responsibilities of a COSS.
• Be able to check the competencies track safety cards via Sentinel.
• Understand the importance of and demonstrate a good COSS briefing.
• Identify their location and access information about the site.
• State, understand and demonstrate the Safe System of Work planning process.
• Correctly appoint Lookouts/Site Wardens.
• Demonstrate use of the sighting distance chart and how this can be attained.
• Understand and demonstrate a good level of both written and verbal communications.
• Understand the process and demonstrate ability to take and hand back line blockages.
• Understand and state the process when working within a possession.
• Understand and state the process for working in a siding.
• How to manage an incident and the role of the RIO.
• Understand the LCV process and how to complete a VMF.

What do you need to attend this course?

• Must hold the required medical level.
• PTS must be held and is renewed as part of the course so the minimum logbook requirement must be met.
• Have a good level of literacy.
• The COSS pre course workbook must be completed within 4 weeks of the course start date.

What happens after I pass the course?

• Your track safety card will be updated to include both the PTS recertification and (Probationary) COSS.
• You must complete the mentoring requirements and pass a workplace assessment within 4 months.
• You must be accompanied at all times by a full COSS holder until this is completed.
• An interim assessment (between 9 and 15 months after the post-mentoring assessment) must also be completed.

Associated Courses

COSS OLP/COSS CRP/OLEC1/PC/SWL