TDF Level 2 Certificate - Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS)

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🚆 Stay Safe on the Tracks with the TDF Level 2 Certificate – Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS)

Your First Step to a Career in the Railway Industry!

The railway can be a dangerous environment —from moving trains and electrical risks to limited clearance areas. If you're preparing for a career in railway maintenance or seeking PTS certification, our TDF Level 2 Certificate – Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS) provides an essential foundation in railway safety.

This self-paced online course helps you gain critical safety knowledge before applying for PTS sponsorship, boosting your confidence and chances of success in the full PTS qualification required to work on or near railway tracks.

Why Take This Course?

🔹 Essential PTS Awareness – Learn the fundamentals of Personal Track Safety before taking the full PTS course.
🔹 Railway Safety Training – Understand how to work safely in hazardous rail environments and navigate the tracks responsibly.
🔹 Boost Your Success Rate – Completing this course increases your chances of passing the full PTS course sponsored by rail companies.
🔹 Self-Paced Learning – Study at your own convenience with interactive modules and a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

📖 What You’ll Learn:

🚦 Positions of Safety – Know where to stand and how to maintain a safe distance from moving trains and hazards.
🚶 Walking Safely on the Tracks – Navigate railway environments safely to avoid risks.
Electrical Safety – Introduction to Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) and Conductor Rail Equipment (CRE) basics.
⚠️ Risk Awareness – Identify and mitigate trackside dangers, trip hazards, and clearance limitations.
🚉 Approaching Trains – Understand best practices when working near active railway lines.
🖥️ Virtual Learning Experience – Apply your knowledge in a simulated railway setting using our interactive VLE.

🎯 Why This Course Works:

Self-Paced, Flexible Learning – Access training anytime, anywhere, using our user-friendly eLearning platform.
Immersive Virtual Learning – Experience a realistic railway environment through interactive simulations.
Prepares You for the Full PTS CourseIncrease your knowledge and confidence before taking the required PTS qualification.

Course Duration & Certification

📌 Flexible Completion Time – The course is self-paced, allowing you to complete it in just a few hours or revisit materials as needed.
📜 Recognition – Pass the online assessment and receive your TDF Level 2 Certificate, showcasing your understanding of Personal Track Safety (PTS) principles.

🚀 How to Get Started:

1️⃣ Make a Payment – Secure instant access to the course.
2️⃣ Access Course Materials – We’ll create a learner profile and provide full access to our eLearning platform.
3️⃣ Complete the Online Assessment – Test your knowledge and demonstrate your understanding of track safety.
4️⃣ Download Your Certificate – Pass the assessment and receive your TDF Level 2 Certificate of Recognition.

Start Your Railway Career with Confidence!

Whether you're preparing for a full PTS qualification or looking to understand railway safety principles, this course gives you the essential knowledge needed to work safely on the tracks.

🚆 Enroll today and take the first step toward a successful career in the railway industry!

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TDF Level 2 Certificate - Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS)


FAQ's


Our innovative Level 2 Certificate Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS) eLearning is a preliminary study package aimed to help you prepare for full PTS Certification. 

  • How do I enrol?

    Simply complete the checkout process. Once we have received the enrolment fee, we will create a learner profile on our eLearning platform and email details of how to complete setting up your profile and access the course.

  • Where and when will I study?

    As the course is delivered via eLearning, access to the course and trainers is done online via a compatible electronic device. 


    We recommend a PC or laptop for the best experience although a tablet or phone are acceptable.


    You will also be able to access your course at any time and complete the modules at your own pace.

  • Who is it for?

    This is an introductory level course aimed at those looking to gain an insight into Personal Track Safety (PTS).


    Ideal for those new to the industry or learners already in the industry looking to change career direction or broaden their knowledge.

  • What will I study?

    Definitions | Positions of safety | Limited clearances | Basic introduction to safety whilst trackside | Walking safely | Approaching trains | Risk awareness | Overhead Line Equipment (OHLE) basics | Conductor Rail Equipment (CRE) basics

  • Entry requirements

    Anyone can enrol on the course and there are no entry requirements.

  • Course fees and funding

    Course fees are currently £149.99.


    Funding may be available from various Government schemes or grants. Service Leavers in their last 2 years can apply to have 80% of the course costs covered (up to £175) with their Standard Learning Credits. If you are a Service Leaver, or in your last 2 years of Service use your SLC by downloading an MoD Form 1950


    Other employers may also offer a similar resettlement funding strategy.


    Course fees grant access to the course for 12 months (1 year). If the course has not been completed in this time, learners will be removed from the course. Additional years access can be granted at additional cost to the learner.

  • Career prospects

    Successful course completion indicates with a high degree of certainty that you can successfully pass the certified Personal Track Safety (PTS) Course offered by either train operators or companies that operate on Network Rail infrastructure. It may also improve the likelihood of employment opportunities.


    Successful completion demonstrates motivation and willingness to invest in your own learning and development. It also firmly demonstrates the ability to study and learn at a very specific technical level. 

  • Will I have access to support?

    The Training Team are on hand at any time to assist during the self study course.


    You can contact the Training Team at any point via email to clarify understanding or get some more detail.


    Further details on how to contact the Training Team are provided once you are enrolled.

  • How will I be assessed?

    On completion of the course you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge in an online assessment. 


    The assessment is multiple choice.


    Successful completion of the assessment will enable you to download your own certificate to demonstrate your achievement.

  • How long does the course take?

    1 - 2 Days on average.


    This is an introductory course that examines basic concepts and various rules and regulations.


    The course is aimed at being representative of the training you would receive as part of any initial PTS training.


    Study time based on dedicating an hour our two each day.

  • Is there a certificate?

    Employers are rarely asking to see printed certificates for a number of reasons. You will gain a downloadable Train Driver Foundation Certificate. Future employers can verify the qualification with us if required.

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