Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Training Course
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 log book 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
Maximum Numbers 8
Cost
£650 + £24.50 sentinel fee (6 Days in total)
