Annexure- III(a) |
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MODULES FOR SENOR PWS- INDUCTION (PHASE-I) |
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Module |
Lesson Content |
Class |
Model |
PSUIN101 |
ORGANIZATION OF RAILWAYS , DUTIES OF P.WAY STAFF |
13 |
0 |
1 |
Overview of organization of Railways |
3 |
0 |
2 |
Brief introduction to Track and its components particularly related with |
4 |
0 |
3 |
Duties of Key man, |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Duties of Mate, |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Duties of PWS, |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN102 |
RAILS & JOINTS |
40 |
10 |
1 |
Rail, Evaluation of Weight and its relation to axle loads, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Standard sections, grade, UTS & service life, classification, Rolling |
3 |
2 |
3 |
Careful loading, unloading, stacking & handling of rails, special |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Straightening of kinks by Jim crow |
1 |
0 |
5 |
Corrosion, Anticorrosion treatment |
4 |
0 |
6 |
Wear & its causes, |
2 |
0 |
7 |
Joints, Types, fish-plate, fish-bolts, anti-sabotage fishbolts, |
4 |
2 |
8 |
Insulated, Expansion joints for bridges & long welded rails, |
2 |
2 |
9 |
General quantities for1 km of track, |
1 |
0 |
10 |
Fracture, codification, Restoration of traffic, how to report, |
4 |
0 |
11 |
Preservation and testing of fractured rails, |
2 |
0 |
12 |
Rail flaws/ defects |
4 |
1 |
13 |
USFD: Ultrasonic flaw detection, fundamentals of ultrasonic waves, |
4 |
2 |
14 |
Glued joints (in situ/ prefab), ordinary & one meter long insulated joints |
3 |
1 |
15 |
Rail grinding |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN103 |
SLEEPERS & FASTENINGS |
40 |
7 |
1 |
Sleepers and functions, Types used in India, Obsolete, Current and future |
4 |
0 |
2 |
Study of CST-9: ordinary jaw, reverse jaw, Steel Trough: Loose jaw, Pad plated and turnouts, Wooden: Approved species, Durable and |
4 |
2 |
3 |
Need to use wooden sleepers on track circuited sections and on weak |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Fastenings for Wooden, ST, CST-9 sleepers: Two way keys, |
4 |
2 |
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Oversize keys and loose jaws, Spikes dog and round, Rail and Plate |
|
|
5 |
Spacing of sleepers of joints on metal sleepers road. Pattern of driving |
2 |
0 |
6 |
Comparison between types, Advantages, Dis-advantages, Criteria for determining unserviceable sleepers, Fastenings Tie bars & cotters, MS bearing plates, Flat canted CI bearing plates, Ordinary |
2 |
0 |
7 |
Number & pattern of driving spikes or screws on straight, Curves, |
2 |
0 |
8 |
Concrete sleepers, Twin block RCC, Mono-block pre-stressed, General aspects, Instructions for usability of different sleepers on |
8 |
1 |
9 |
Precaution for handling of PSC sleepers. |
2 |
0 |
10 |
PSC SLEEPERS: Density of sleepers on different routes |
2 |
0 |
11 |
Fastenings for PSC sleepers: Malleable cast iron inserts, Elastic Rail |
4 |
2 |
12 |
Sleepers at joints & their spacing for concrete sleeper track |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN104 |
FORMATION, BALLAST & DRAINAGE |
28 |
0 |
1 |
Formation, Function |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Typical sections of track on banks and cuttings for single/double lines |
4 |
0 |
3 |
Drainage, Slope on top of formation, side and catch water drains, |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Causes for formation failure (Rehabilitation of weak formation). |
10 |
0 |
5 |
Ballast Functions & types, |
2 |
0 |
6 |
Ballast sections on different routes for straights and curves on |
4 |
0 |
7 |
Quantities for different sections. |
2 |
0 |
8 |
Specification for track ballast |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN105 |
Railway track & track Structure-I |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Different Gauges, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Classification of Routes |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN106 |
TRACK STRCUTURE IN YARDS |
14 |
2 |
1 |
Track Structure (yards) Simple layouts, loops, gathering neck , overrun |
6 |
1 |
2 |
Isolation derailing switch, Scotch block, Hay's derail, Sand hump, dead |
4 |
1 |
3 |
Distance pieces to platform lines: |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Restrictions regarding change of grade on approaches of turnout |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN107 |
TRACK MAINTENANCE |
21 |
4 |
1 |
Introduction |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Object of good maintenance, |
4 |
0 |
3 |
Service, Maintenance tolerances and Approved methods, Beater |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Hand signals in day and night, Hand flags, Hand lamps, Banner flags, |
4 |
2 |
2 |
Engineering, Indicators, Temporary and permanent, |
4 |
2 |
3 |
Works of short and long duration, Protection during emergency Caution order. |
6 |
0 |
PSUIN112 |
PATROLLING |
16 |
0 |
1 |
Necessity of patrolling, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Kinds of patrolling i.e. Key men’s daily patrol, Gang patrol, Monsoon |
6 |
0 |
3 |
Patrol charts, Patrol books and equipments, Selection and duties of |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Night checks & Inspections |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Felling/Cutting/pruning of trees obstructing view, very close to OHE |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN113 |
TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS |
12 |
3 |
1 |
Measuring tools |
4 |
1 |
2 |
MSP Tool kit |
4 |
1 |
3 |
Regular Maintenance Tools |
4 |
1 |
PSUIN114 |
TROLLEY/LORRY/DOLLY WORKING |
14 |
0 |
1 |
Distinction between Trolley, Lorry & motor Trolley, |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Competency Certificate, |
1 |
0 |
3 |
Working of Push Trolley, Lorry & motor Trolley, Its equipment, |
6 |
0 |
4 |
Protection, Working of rail dolly and its protection |
4 |
0 |
5 |
Trolley Refuges |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN115 |
RECONDITIONING OF MATERIALS AND TOOLS |
18 |
0 |
1 |
Reconditioning of tools by forging, Forge -welding and riveting of new sections, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Reconditioning of P. Way materials, Rails, Welding of scabbed rails, cropping of rail ends, hole drilling and chamfering of bolt hole in rails |
4 |
0 |
3 |
Wooden sleepers, Plugging spikes, Shifting rail seat, End binding, |
6 |
0 |
4 |
Reconditioning of worn out crossings and switches, type of electrodes used, RDSO approved vendor and welder system |
6 |
0 |
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Total(16 weeks) |
334 |
46 |
Annexure- III(b) |
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MODULES FOR SENOR PWS- INDUCTION (PHASE-II) |
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Module |
Lesson Content |
Class |
Model |
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WELDED RAILS |
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|
PSUIN116 |
SHORT WELDED RAILS (SWR) |
16 |
0 |
1 |
Definition, Track Structure for SWR, |
4 |
2 |
2 |
Conditions of laying, Maintenance of SWR, |
6 |
0 |
3 |
Gap survey & adjustment of gap. |
6 |
0 |
PSUIN117 |
LONG WELDED RAILS (LWR) |
43 |
8 |
1 |
Definitions, |
4 |
0 |
2 |
Various types of Rail thermometers, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Permitted locations for laying, Track Structure, Laying of LWR, |
4 |
0 |
4 |
De-stressing - with and without rail tensors |
8 |
8 |
5 |
Repairs of Rail fracture, |
6 |
0 |
6 |
Repairs of buckling, |
6 |
0 |
7 |
Maintenance precautions, Overhauling, Deep screening, Renewal, |
4 |
0 |
8 |
cold & hot weather patrolling, |
3 |
0 |
9 |
Determination of stress free temperature. |
2 |
0 |
11 |
Inspection of LWR and remedial actions for correction of gaps at SEJ, |
2 |
0 |
11 |
Competency level to carry out various works in LWR track, Dos & |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN118 |
WELDING OF RAILS |
16 |
6 |
1 |
Necessity of welding rail joints, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
SPW, Wider gap Welding, compressed air preheating, 3 piece mould |
4 |
0 |
3 |
Precautions to be observed during AT weld for good quality, |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Tolerances for finished A.T. welds & FB Welds, |
2 |
2 |
5 |
Brief idea about FB welds, Testing of welds, Mobile flash-butt welding |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN119 |
RAIL FLAWS & TESTING |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Visuals examination (keyman's) |
2 |
0 |
2 |
USFD Testing |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN120 |
TURNOUTS - INTRODUCTION |
8 |
2 |
1 |
Turnouts, Definition and description of components and terms, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Standard types, Ordinary built-up and high manganese crossings |
4 |
2 |
3 |
Permissible speeds, Restriction on use of 1 in 8½ T/out on passenger running lines, symmetrical split |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN121 |
TURNOUTS - ASSEMBLY & LAYING |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Method of assembling all turnouts, Main dimensions and off sets of |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Diamond crossings, scissors crossovers with single and double slips, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Methods of assembly, |
2 |
0 |
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TRACK STRUCTURE -II |
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|
PSUIN122 |
LEVEL CROSSINGS |
13 |
5 |
1 |
Level crossings: Classification, types |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Normal Position of Gates, Locking arrangement, |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Equipments |
1 |
1 |
4 |
Features of track at and in approaches of level crossings, Annual |
4 |
0 |
5 |
Requirement Checking of equipments and knowledge of rules of |
0 |
1 |
7 |
Inspection of L-xing, Duties of gatekeeper, Hot axle train parting, |
2 |
1 |
8 |
Speed breakers, Road sign Boards, Provision of new LC, Manning, De- |
2 |
1 |
PSUIN123 |
BRIDGES & TRACK STRUCTURE ON BRIDGES |
6 |
2 |
1 |
Bridges: Classification, Types, Track Structure on girder Bridges, ballasted decks, arch bridges, tunnels, provision of guard rails, re- |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Importance of maintaining correct gauge, Alignment and tight |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Attention to approach track & strengthening, Cleaning of waterway, |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN124 |
TUNNELS |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN125 |
Ballast Depot, Training out ballast, DMT operation |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN126 |
ASH PITS |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN127 |
MECHANIZED MAINTENANCE |
24 |
4 |
1 |
Need for mechanization, model of mechanized maintenance, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 tiers system of track maintenance, Working of MMUs |
6 |
0 |
3 |
Small track machines: types, use in maintenance, spot attention with off track tampers , Troubleshooting and system of repairs & maintenance |
8 |
4 |
4 |
Pre-requisites to tamping and other machine working, Pre & Post and during attentions for tamping and other machine working, |
8 |
0 |
PSUIN128 |
SURVEYING |
8 |
4 |
1 |
General purpose of Surveying, introduction to common survey terms |
4 |
0 |
2 |
Exposure to commonly used instruments/tools that measure angles & |
4 |
4 |
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CURVES |
|
|
PSUIN129 |
HORIZONTAL CURVES |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Degree of curve, Types of curves, Relation between degree, Radius, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Record in SE/P.Way's curve register checking of alignment after |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Super elevation / equilibrium cant, Maximum cant for normal and high |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN130 |
VERTICAL CURVES |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Need for vertical curve, Grades, Equivalent radius, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Calculations and setting out a vertical curve, Level pegs for accurate |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Vertical curves on LWR |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN131 |
REALIGNMENT OF CURVES |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Re-alignment of curves, String lining of curves, Need for curve |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Criteria for realignment, Curve register, Versine survey, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Curve indication boards & curve posts. |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN132 |
TRACK RENEWALS |
16 |
0 |
1 |
Casual renewals, Complete track renewals, Through rail renewals, Through Sleeper renewals, Through fitting renewal and through ballast |
4 |
0 |
2 |
Criteria for un-serviceability for casual renewals, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Criteria for TRR, TSR, |
2 |
|
4 |
Methods of renewals, Preparation, Labour Organisation, Tools, Ballast, |
4 |
0 |
5 |
Careful handling of materials, Speed restrictions and post relaying |
2 |
0 |
6 |
Picking of released materials, Classification & disposal, Relaying with |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN133 |
INSPECTIONS, TRACK RECORDING & MONITORING |
12 |
0 |
1 |
Object of inspection, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Riding quality, TGI, Track geometry, Condition of track structure, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Method of Inspection: Push trolley, Motor trolley, Foot inspection, |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Frequency of inspection: Inspection register, Repetitive defects and their Rectification, Permissible accelerations as recorded by |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Inspection of track geometry, inspection of Gang's work: quality, |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN134 |
ACCIDENTS & DISASTER MANAGEMENT |
16 |
2 |
1 |
Duties of JE-II/P. Way in disaster management |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Sounding of hooters & classification of accidents, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Action to be taken on reaching site, First aid, preservation of clues, |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Drivers report on bad riding, Breaches & its types, Prevention & action |
4 |
0 |
5 |
Enquiries - General ideas about procedure and composition of Accident |
0 |
0 |
6 |
Classification of enquiries & time schedule, Accidents at work spots, |
0 |
0 |
7 |
Mechanism of derailment, Various defects of rolling stocks and IRCA's rejection limits, Disaster Management |
4 |
2 |
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CE-MIS (TMS) |
|
|
PSUIN135 |
TMS |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Track Management System: Introduction to TMS, purpose, advantages, |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN136 |
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT |
18 |
0 |
1 |
Definition of agreement /contract, Types & forms of contract |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Various registers to be maintained for progress, Quality, safety of |
6 |
0 |
3 |
Accountal of new and Released material, Issue and receipt from |
4 |
0 |
4 |
Hiring of tools and plants to Contractors |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Supervision of contractual works, Safety at work-site, Common |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN137 |
LAND MANAGEMENT |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Demarcation of land boundaries, |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Relinquishment of railway land, |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Type of encroachments and PPE Act. |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN138 |
COMPUTER & THEIR USAGE |
16 |
12 |
1 |
Various languages suitable for Civil Engineering applications, |
4 |
0 |
2 |
Windows, |
4 |
4 |
3 |
MS- Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint |
4 |
4 |
4 |
Use of Internet, Latest advancement in Information Technology & e- mail. |
4 |
4 |
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SAFETY |
|
|
PSUIN139 |
CRS SANCTION & SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONS |
18 |
0 |
1 |
Works requiring CRS sanction |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Various schedules of dimensions related to P. Way |
8 |
0 |
3 |
Infringements, Register of infringements |
2 |
0 |
4 |
Movement of ODC |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Knowledge of GR & SR |
4 |
0 |
PSUIN140 |
TRANSPORTATION |
16 |
10 |
1 |
Knowledge of G R& SR, Various systems of working, Essentials of |
4 |
2 |
2 |
Classification of stations, Simple layouts & condition for granting |
4 |
4 |
3 |
Important definitions, General rules applying to Railway servants, |
6 |
0 |
4 |
Signals, General provisions, Description of fixed signals, Hand signals, Detonating signal flare signal, Defective fixed signal, Rules for passing |
2 |
4 |
PSUIN141 |
OFFICE & STORES |
6 |
0 |
1 |
Procuring of office stationary and stores, Procuring of P. Way stores for maintenance and for special works, Classification of stores, Accountal of stores, Stock verification reports, Disposal of scrap & surplus stores, Overhauling of stores, Numerical ledgers & inventory control, Section register of SE/P. Way |
2 |
0 |
2 |
Classification of stores, Stock verification, Stock sheet, Submission of returns, Inventory control, Maintenance of DMTR and ledgers, Submission of store returns in time, Materials at site register, Imprest Store, T&P Store |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Functioning of divisional Stores Depots and Track Depot, Requirement of materials for casual renewal and sanctioned renewals, Working out list for track materials, Proper care & upkeep of store. |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN142 |
PERSONNEL |
14 |
0 |
1 |
Muster, Pay sheet, Pay Bands, Grade Pay; Allowances, |
1 |
0 |
2 |
Wage period, Bill preparation, Filling up of TA & OT Journals, |
1 |
0 |
3 |
Passes (PTOs) and leave. |
3 |
0 |
4 |
Welfare Schemes & SBF |
2 |
0 |
5 |
Railway Services (Conduct) Rules, D&A Rules |
3 |
0 |
6 |
Categories of staff under Hours of Employment Regulations |
1 |
0 |
7 |
Labour Laws- overview; Display of Statutory Notices, Inspection by Labour Enforcement Officer |
1 |
0 |
8 |
Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Contract Labour Act |
2 |
0 |
9 |
Workmen's Compensation Act, Action in case of injury on duty, Ex- Gratia Payment. |
2 |
0 |
PSUIN143 |
FIRST AID |
7 |
4 |
1 |
Introduction-Safety first principles |
2 |
0 |
2 |
First Aid Box & Application |
2 |
4 |
3 |
Precautions |
3 |
0 |
PSUIN144 |
RAJBHASHA |
4 |
0 |
1 |
Directives regarding use of Raj Bhasha in day-to-day working. |
4 |
0 |
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Total (10 weeks) |
321 |
59 |
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Total |
655 |
105 |
|
Grand Total |
760 |
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Note:- Periods suggested for Class Room and Model Room against the topics above are indicative. Minor modifications may be made with the approval of PCE, in case local circumstances so warrant. |
Ref: Railway Board letter No. E(MPP)/2009/3/17 dated 23.2.2010(RBE No. 34/2010)
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