What is the Sentinel rail card?
What is the Sentinel rail card?
The Sentinel card is a smartcard that is to be swiped at the start of every shift by the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) to ensure that all workers who work on or near the railway are permitted to do so. Without it, you will not be allowed to work on the railway.
What is Network Rail Sentinel?
Sentinel is one of the premier safety systems in use across the Rail Industry. The system uses a secure and trusted database, available as an app or PC software, to allow workers’ competence and fitness to work to be verified simply and effectively in near real time.
Who needs a sentinel card?
You have a valid Sponsor. You hold the necessary competences to carry out the work that will be performed. You have a valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) or Industry Common Induction (ICI) competence. You have a valid medical and drugs & alcohol record.
How can I get sponsorship for Railway?
Here are a few suggestions to help you gain sponsorship.
- Ask the rail company that you work for to sponsor you.
- Ask the railway company you want to work for.
- Contact rail recruitment agencies to see if they will sponsor you.
- Contact rail training companies for sponsorship.
How much does a PTS cost?
Who Is The Course Suitable For?
| Overview: | |
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| Price: | 295.00 |
| Duration: | 2 days |
| Certification: | Sentinel |
| Maximum candidates: | 6 |
How long is Pts valid for?
5 years
The PTS Card is a qualification that you get through Network Rail as an employee of a rail engineering company with an allocated sponsor. The card is issued by Network Rail’s chosen identity card scheme called Sentinel and is valid for 5 years.
How long does pts last for?
PTS cards last 5 years before you’ll need to renew it, but you will need to recertify your PTS qualification after 2 years.
How do I get a PTS card without a sponsor?
You will not be able to obtain a PTS Card without a Sponsor. One way to find a sponsor is Network Rail’s Careers Page. You will be required to pass tests to meet the medical requirements specified by Network Rail.
How do I get a PTS Sentinel card?
To get a Sentinel card, an individual needs to find an employer willing to sponsor them for a training course. The training course is delivered by a licensed trainer at a licensed training centre using only approved training material.
What does PTS mean in railway?
Personal track safety
Personal track safety (PTS) is the qualification every worker needs before you can work on – or near – any line owned or managed by Network Rail.
How do I get a PTS card without a Sponsor?
How do you become a sentinel Sponsor?
For an organisation to be approved by Network Rail as a Sponsor, they must initially register with the approved Supplier Assurance Provider. All Sponsors will need to have a management system in place to demonstrate their ability to Sponsor, in accordance with section 3 of the Sentinel Scheme Rules.
What is a PTS card for Railways?
Personal Track Safety Card, or PTS Card, is the name of the basic requirement needed to allow a person to work on or near a railway line. At the turn of 2014, new Sentinel smartcards completely replaced the previous cards, which are no longer valid for access to Network Rail infrastructure.
What is a PTS Sentinel Card and do I need one?
Think of it like an SIA Licence or CSCS Green Card, but for those working within the rail industry. A worker with a PTS Sentinel Card is an individual who has obtained the relevant Personal Track Safety Training and is authorised to work on or near a railway line. It is also a demonstration that an individual is working for an approved employer.
Can I work on the railway with a Sentinel Card?
Until you are in possession of a valid Sentinel card you cannot work on the railway. Valid Personal Track Safety (PTS) competence to work trackside or Industry Common Induction (ICI) competence to work non-trackside
How do I report an issue with my Sentinel Card?
Please report any issues to the 24/7 Helpdesk via the 24/7 Helpdesk – Tel: 0330 7262 222 or Email: [email protected]. Login now. Cardholders A person who holds a Sentinel card, typically a Track Worker. Administrators A person who works for a Sponsor, Training Provider or Medical Provider, typically an Office Worker.
