Infinity Training is an RTAS-assured training and assessment provider (RTAS0506), approved to deliver this course.

This course is designed for SMTH Testers who already hold the Core Competence and wish to expand their testing capability to include Cable Function Testing. It is also suitable for delegates who have been assessed as not yet competent in Cable Function Testing and wish to gain the competence.

Delegates must provide evidence of holding the Core Competence before booking this course.

On successful completion of the SMTH Cable Function Testing Module training course, delegates will be able to carry out the following as an SMTH Tester in Action Learning:

• Undertake cable function testing to SMTH Part 3, B04
• Demonstrate how to plan a cable function test using relevant SMTH forms
• Identify the first function, final function and controlling device/contacts
• Identify stray voltages capable of falsely energising circuit functions
• Complete cable function testing on line circuits and pole changing circuits (AC phase sensitive where required)

Delegates will take part in a combination of theory and practical sessions designed to help them achieve the required competence. This is followed by theory and practical assessments, both of which must be successfully completed to be awarded this competence.

Following successful completion of the course, mentorship is required trackside within the permitted Network Rail timescale guidelines. Once mentorship has been completed, delegates are expected to return to an approved training centre for an SMTH Practical Assessment. 

The delegate must hold SMTH Core as a Tester in Action Learning or Competent Tester to attend this training.