ClearRoute Training Courses

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1 ClearRoute Training Courses Balfour Beatty Rail offers a wide range of courses designed to benefit all levels of users of its market leading clearance software, ClearRoute. See inside for full details of all courses, including on-line assessments, new for Summary of Certification Our ClearRoute training is based around three certifications: Basic ClearRoute (see pages 3-5) Professional ClearRoute (see pages 6-7) Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute (see pages 8-9) Each of these certifications is recognised by Network Rail and is valid for a period of two years. Certification can be registered in the ClearRoute software so that all plots confirm your certification status Discount If two courses are booked at the same time for the same delegate you can receive an additional 10% discount on both courses

2 Course Benefits Gain Network Rail recognised certification which can be registered in the ClearRoute software and is valid for two years. New users can benefit from attending the Basic ClearRoute Course which covers the main functionality of ClearRoute. Delegates will learn the most efficient ways to use the software and avoid wasted time in the office. The Basic ClearRoute Refresher Course is ideal for those regular users requiring formal certification or re-certification. We find that even the most knowledgeable user can always learn something new and useful about the software when they attend one of these courses. For users who have upgraded from ClearRoute LT to full ClearRoute, the Professional ClearRoute Course explains in detail all of the extra functions available to help you make the most of your investment. For users who are required to analyse tilting trains, the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Course provides an insight into how these behave differently and how to use the models in ClearRoute. This has been updated and improved for 2014 and is now just a one-day course. For experienced ClearRoute users Balfour Beatty Rail also offers the Basic, Professional and Tilting Train ClearRoute Assessments without training. These are now available in Matlock or on-line. General Training Details Our ClearRoute courses offer the following benefits: Training in all main ClearRoute functionality from inputting structure data to reporting analysis results Background information to aid understanding Clear explanations of ClearRoute options Learning through hands-on experience Access to ClearRoute experts to answer queries Comprehensive course notes to take away Assessment to ensure understanding ClearRoute courses are generally held at our office in Matlock, Derbyshire, where we have excellent training facilities and knowledgeable experts on hand to answer any specific questions. The maximum number of delegates on each course is four. This ensures that there is a computer per delegate and each delegate receives maximum attention from the trainer. A buffet lunch is provided on each full training day. Training courses can also be arranged at a location to suit you. In these circumstances there may be an additional charge to cover the extra costs of off site training. For a quote, please contact our Training Department

3 Basic ClearRoute Certification The Basic ClearRoute certification covers the main functions of ClearRoute LT: How structures are defined in ClearRoute structure profiles What Local and National Structure databases are and how they are set up How to create Structure Profiles using the following ClearRoute input modules: XY input, LaserSweep profiler and platform input What makes up a ClearRoute vehicle How ClearRoute calculates the kinematic swept envelope Stepping distance run Profile check - including creating a new clearance profile Passing clearance run Standards - including structure tolerances, track tolerances and vehicle tolerances Analyse File option and how to use the tools available File Design option in Analyse Excel Design There are three options for gaining or renewing the Basic ClearRoute certification: Basic ClearRoute Course (see page 4) Basic ClearRoute Refresher Course (see page 5) Basic ClearRoute Assessment (see page 5) Summary of Course Costs The prices of Basic ClearRoute certification courses and assessments held in Matlock (or on-line assessments) are as follows: (2014 price per delegate, excluding VAT) 2½-day Course 1-day Refresher Course Assessment Only 1-2 delegates 1, delegates 1, delegates 1,

4 Basic ClearRoute Course The Basic ClearRoute Course covers an introduction to the main ClearRoute LT options. It is particularly suitable for delegates who are new to ClearRoute or have never had any formal training. The course consists of explanations and demonstration of the software. There are also exercises throughout the course so that delegates get hands on experience of using ClearRoute. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate to certify that they have achieved a specified level of achievement. This two-and-a-half day course runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm on the first two days and from 9.30am to 12.30pm on the third day. Matlock Course Dates for 2014 Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th January Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th February Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th March Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th April Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th May Monday 2nd to Wednesday 4th June Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th July Monday 4th to Wednesday 6th August Monday 15th to Wednesday 17th September Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th October Tuesday 4th to Thursday 6th November Wednesday 10th to Friday 12th December If you are unable to attend one of the planned courses outlined above, we can provide alternative dates to suit you. Please contact our Training Department to discuss

5 Basic ClearRoute Refresher Course The Basic ClearRoute Refresher Course is designed for existing ClearRoute users who wish to refresh their skills, build their confidence in certain functions (or the product as a whole) or want a chance to ask specific questions about ClearRoute. It is particularly suitable for users who are renewing their Basic ClearRoute certification. This one-day course runs from 9:00am to 4:30pm and comprises half a day dedicated to reviewing the main ClearRoute LT options and half a day for the assessment. Successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the full Basic ClearRoute Course. The Basic ClearRoute Refresher Course includes the following activities: A verbal question and answer session Written exercises Practical exercises Assessment Matlock Course Dates for 2014 Monday 20th January Thursday 13th February Monday 10th March Wednesday 9th April Tuesday 13th May Wednesday 4th June Monday 14th July Wednesday 6th August Monday 22nd September Tuesday 14th October Monday 3rd November Monday 15th December If you are unable to attend one of the planned courses listed above, we can provide alternative dates to suit you. Please contact our Training Department to discuss. Basic ClearRoute Assessment For experienced ClearRoute users, Balfour Beatty Rail offers the Basic ClearRoute Assessment without the course. The assessment takes a maximum of three hours and successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the Basic ClearRoute Course. New for As an alternative to coming to Matlock, assessments can be taken on line using WebEx technology. You can access our training computers from your own office so that the trainer can watch you carrying out the practical exercises. The theory questions are also done electronically via WebEx. On-line assessments save travelling time and expenses and are therefore more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Please contact us for details of available dates

6 Professional ClearRoute Certification The Professional ClearRoute Certification covers more advanced ClearRoute functions, most of which are only available in the full version of ClearRoute. The certification is designed so that, when combined with a Basic ClearRoute certification, it shows competency in using the full ClearRoute package. The Professional ClearRoute Certification covers the following functions: Creating log files Using compendium listing options Excel Stepping Lister Excel Clearance Lister Excel Passing Lister Adding a fixed lift or slue Batch Runs Creating and using Speed Profiles Using Adjusted Static Tolerances There are two options for gaining or renewing the Professional ClearRoute Certification: Professional ClearRoute Course (see page 7) Professional ClearRoute Assessment (see page 7) Summary of Course Costs The prices of Professional ClearRoute Certification courses and assessments held in Matlock (or on-line assessments) are as follows: (2014 price per delegate, excluding VAT) 1-day Course Assessment Only 1-2 delegates delegates delegates Discount Book for the Basic and Professional courses together (for the same delegate) and receive an additional 10% discount on both courses

7 Professional ClearRoute Course The Professional ClearRoute Course is relevant for customers who have the full version of ClearRoute. The course is designed so that customers who have previously attended a Basic ClearRoute Course (covering the main ClearRoute LT options) can extend their knowledge and understand the additional functions available. Alternatively, the two courses (Basic and Professional) can be attended consecutively to make up a complete ClearRoute course. The Professional ClearRoute Course is a one-day course (9:30am to 4:30pm) and is made up of explanations and demonstrations, by the trainer, interspersed with exercises, so that delegates get useful hands on experience. The day concludes with a formal assessment and successful delegates receive a certificate to certify that they have achieved a specified level of achievement. The course covers all of the content listed on page 6 as well as a short refresher on the basic functionality of ClearRoute LT, Creating Container Vehicles and Vehicle Specific Colours. Matlock Course Dates for 2014 The scheduled dates for courses are outlined below. All courses are planned to follow on from either the Basic ClearRoute Courses or Basic ClearRoute Refresher Courses if you would like to do both together. Tuesday 21st January Friday 14th February Friday 14th March Thursday 10th April Wednesday 14th May Thursday 5th June Tuesday 15th July Thursday 7th August Tuesday 23rd September Wednesday 15th October Friday 7th November Tuesday 16th December If you are unable to attend one of the planned courses listed above, we can provide alternative dates to suit you. Please contact our Training Department to discuss. Professional ClearRoute Assessment For experienced ClearRoute users Balfour Beatty Rail offers the Professional ClearRoute Assessment without the course. The assessment takes approximately 1½ hours and successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the Professional ClearRoute Course. New for 2014 As an alternative to coming to Matlock, assessments can be taken on line using WebEx technology. You can access our training computers from your own office so that the trainer can watch you carrying out the practical exercises. The theory questions are also done electronically via WebEx. On-line assessments save travelling time and expenses and are therefore more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Please contact us for details of available dates

8 Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Certification The Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Certification has been updated and improved for 2014, making it more practical and relevant. The course provides an understanding of how tilting trains behave differently to conventional trains and how this should be taken into account when gauging. The course also covers how to use current ClearRoute tilting train models. This is an essential course for anyone using tilting train models in ClearRoute. The certification covers the following areas: Reasons for tilting trains Operational modes including active, passive and failed Compensating for Tilt Lead and Lag Use of current Tilting Train Vehicle Models in ClearRoute : Virgin Pendolino - Class 390 and Virgin Super Voyager - Class 221 To initially gain the certification delegates should attend the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Course (see page 9). The certification can then be renewed by attending the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Assessment (see page 9). Summary of Course Costs The prices of Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Certification courses and assessments held in Matlock, (or on-line assessments) are as follows: (2014 price per delegate, excluding VAT) 1-day Course Assessment Only 1-2 delegates delegates delegates Discount Book for the Basic and Tilting Trains courses together (for the same delegate) and receive an additional 10% discount on both courses

9 Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Course The one-day Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Course provides an understanding of how tilting trains behave differently to conventional trains and how this should be taken into account when gauging. The course also covers how to use current ClearRoute tilting train models. The course consists of explanations and demonstration of the software. There are also exercises throughout the course so that delegates get hands on experience of using ClearRoute. Formal assessment is included and successful delegates receive a certificate to certify that they have achieved a specified level of achievement. The course runs from approximately 9:30am to 4:30pm. Course Outline The course covers all of the content listed on page 8. Additionally, it provides a brief history of UK tilting trains and covers the practicalities of tilting train operation including TASS. Please contact us for details of available dates. Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Assessment For delegates wishing to renew their Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Certification, Balfour Beatty Rail offers the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Assessment without the course. The assessment takes approximately 1½ hours and successful delegates are awarded the same certification as those who have attended the Using Tilting Trains with ClearRoute Course. New for 2014 As an alternative to coming to Matlock, assessments can be taken on line using WebEx technology. You can access our training computers from your own office so that the trainer can watch you carrying out the practical exercises. The theory questions are also done electronically via WebEx. On-line assessments save travelling time and expenses and are therefore more cost effective and environmentally friendly. Please contact us for details of available dates

10 Contact Us For further details or booking, please contact Balfour Beatty Rail s Training Department: Telephone: Fax: bbrt.training@bbrail.com Fitology House, Smedley St East, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3GH Version 6.0 / Copyright 2014 Balfour Beatty Rail