AOD(HSM) - Handsignaller

Initial Course: 1 day
Recert Course: 1 day
Valid for: 2 Years
Assessment required: No

Who needs it?

Staff who are required to give hand signals to a train driver which cannot be given by fixed signals. Candidates must hold a current PTS card endorsed with either IWA or COSS. AOD(HSM) cannot be held by candidates who have a red triangle (card holder must be accompanied) or blue circle (card holder has abnormal colour vision) on their Sentinel card.

What do you learn?

The Handsignaller's equipment and the use of flags, lamps and signal identification, single line working, and temporary block working.

What do you do?

A Handsignaller will take instruction from either a Pilotman or Signaller to give hand signals to a train driver which cannot be given by a fixed signal.

What do you need?

To be able to attend a AOD(HSM) course you will need:

• A valid PTS track safety card endorsed with either IWA or COSS
• A valid medical certificate to Railway Group Standards GH/RT8067
• A negative Alcohol & Drugs screening to GH/RT8070
• National Insurance number