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INDIAN RAILWAYS MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES - PART 33

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6.5.3

Technicians (Skilled artisans)- directly recruited and promoted

6.5.4

Group D staff

6.5.5

Supervisors and Technicians to also undergo Refresher Course.

6.6

Initial Training

6.6.1

Supervisors:

6.6.1.1 Initial training period prescribed at present for the supervisors is as under

[Railway Board’s letter no. E(MPP)2009/3/10 dated 03.06.2011]:

Category

Training Period

(in weeks)

Senior Section Engineer- Directly Recruited

Senior Section Engineer- Promoted

Nil

Junior Engineer- Directly Recruited

Junior Engineer- Promoted through Seniority

Junior Engineer- Promoted through LDCE

6.6.2

Technicians:

6.6.2.1 Initial training period prescribed at present for the technicians (skilled artisans) is

as under [Railway Board’s letter no. E(MPP)2004/3/08 dated 24.11.2010]:

(i)

Course completed Act Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments

NIL

(ii) Course completed Act Apprentices trained in non- Railway

Establishments

6 Months

(iii) Diploma Holder

6 Months

(iv) ITI Passed candidates

6 Months

(v)

Matriculate or any non- technical Higher qualification

3 Years

(vi) Degree holder in their relevant fields

6 Months

Note:

The Compassionate Ground Appointees (CGA) holding degree/diploma/ITI
qualification in the relevant railway related trade, if he/she gets appointed as Skilled
Artisan in the trade in which he/she has acquired his/her degree/diploma/ITI they will
undergo training for 6 months. In case of CGA degree/diploma/ITI appointed as Skilled
Artisan in a trade different than that acquired by them, will have to undergo 3 years
training. Practical training should be undertaken in shop floor and not in classrooms.”

6.6.2.2 In addition to theoretical training, the trainees should receive thorough practical

training on the work they will have to perform on completion of training. In all
cases, during training, they should have a period as under-study to senior and
experienced staff in actual execution of the type of work they have to perform.

6.6.2.3 For artisan staff, the practical training should be so oriented as to enable them to

understand and carry out independently skilled work of the type covered by
'Inspection books', 'Inspection charts', 'trouble- shooting charts' and ‘technical

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charts'. Courses of training for each wing viz. Engine wing and Transmission &
Control wing should be carefully planned and implemented for each category of
staff.

6.6.2.4 The curriculum of the training of technicians mentioned above can be made by

respective Railways, depending on their specific needs.

6.6.3

Group “D” staff

6.6.3.1 At present no training is prescribed for Group D staff. However, it is necessary to

provide initial training to Group D staff also as now-a-days they start working
technical work from the beginning itself, as most of the non-technical work
(housekeeping, cleaning of locos and components, etc.) has been outsourced.

6.6.3.2 Hence, all Group D staff should be given initial training of 3 months duration. It

should cover general information about Railways, general information about
various types of diesel locos, various maintenance schedules of locos, system of
shed working, safety at work place, etc. After training, on the basis of their
aptitude and educational qualification, they should be inducted as Diesel-
mechanic khalasi helper or Diesel-electric khalasi helper.

6.6.3.3 This training should be imparted in DTTC or in shed (if no nearby DTTC is

there).

6.6.3.4 Curriculum of the training of Group D staff can be made by respective Railways,

depending on their specific needs.

6.7

Promotional Courses

6.7.1

Before an employee can be promoted, he should, logically, receive training to
enable him to discharge his responsibilities in the higher post e.g., a semi-skilled
fitter on promotion as a skilled fitter. However, at present promotion training is
prescribed only for promotion as Technicians Grade-III or as Junior Engineer. For
other promotions like: Technicians Grade-III to Grade-II/Grade-I/ Sr. Technicians
or Junior Engineer to Senior Section Engineer no training is training is prescribed
after promotion.

6.7.2

But, considering the varieties of locos having technologically complex systems
being introduced, it is important not only to impart training on promotion but also
to organize specialized courses in between promotions to empower the staff to carry
out maintenance of locos efficiently.

6.7.3

Hence, Railways should plan to impart training to such categories of staff for whom
no training on promotion is prescribed, depending on the need of the
responsibilities to be performed in the promoted post. Such training can also
precede the departmental tests which determine suitability for promotion. The
training should be generally on the same lines as initial training, but the period may
be curtailed since the employee would already have a certain amount of background
knowledge on account of his experience.

6.7.4

Specialized course for improving the skill level of staff should also be organized
form time to time, on need basis. This will help them efficiently tackle maintenance
of locos having technologically complex systems being introduced.

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6.7.5

Curriculum and duration of the training on promotion and for specialized courses to
various categories of staff, other than those for which it is already prescribed by
Railway Board, can be decided by Zonal Railways depending upon the local
conditions.

6.8

Refresher Courses

6.8.1

At present, Refresher courses are prescribed only for Supervisors (SSE and JE).
Railway Board has issued in March’07 Module No. ME06 (for SSE) & ME07 (for
JE) with duration of 18 days and periodicity of five years. Detailed syllabus is given
at

Annexure 6.2.

6.8.2

However, considering the constantly changing scenario of technology of locos, it is
desirable that other categories of staff are also imparted refresher courses.

6.8.3

The categories of staff for whom refresher courses are to be arranged can be
decided by the General Manager in accordance with para 117(a) of the Indian
Railway Establishment Manual. The duration of such refresher courses can be
decided by CME to suit local conditions.

6.8.4

For categories of staff liable for inter-divisional transfers, programming of refresher
courses should be done by the Zonal headquarters office. For staff confined to a
particular division, the programming should be done at the divisional level.

6.8.5

The critical instructions/points/rules/regulations/etc. should be repeated several
times to trainees so as to make a lasting impression and not to be forgotten easily.
Trouble shooting should also be given special emphasis during such refresher
courses.

6.8.6

During refresher courses, it will be very useful to arrange group discussions
amongst the trainees on specific problems encountered during the course of work.
This will be a very good forum for exchange of information gained by various
trainees during working.

6.9

Training in General and Subsidiary Rules

Maintenance Supervisors, when required, should receive initial training as well as
refresher courses in General and Subsidiary Rules normally in the Zonal Transportation
Schools, which usually have model rooms to facilitate the proper understanding of the
rules  and systems of working. In exceptional cases when such training cannot be
arranged conveniently in the Zonal Schools, CME may authorize the training in G&SRs
to be included in the syllabus for training in Diesel Technical Training Centres (DTTCs).
Separate Instructors well versed in the subject should, however, be deputed for imparting
the training.

6.10

Responsibility of Officers and Supervisors

Apart from those in-charge of training schools, other officers and supervisors in-charge
of operation and maintenance should also take a keen personal interest in the trainees of
all grades attached to them. They should deem it as part of their duty to guide the trainees

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and watch their progress. Training is a continuous process which helps the officers as
much as the trainees not only in developing contacts on a personal level, but also in
understanding the finer points of operation and maintenance. A record of progress
achieved, the period of training given, etc. should be maintained for every trainee.

6.11

Examination at the End of Training

6.11.1

All trainees should pass the prescribed examination on completion of training. The
scope of examination and the level of officers and supervisor responsible for
examining will be laid down by CME. The examination should have a practical
bias.

6.11.2

Pass Marks For Trainees: Pass marks in the examination conducted by training
centers at the end of the course for safety categories including running staff should
be 60% i.e. staff must secure 60% in written and 60% in practical /viva to qualify
the exam with no relaxation for SC/ST. Where the examination consists of only
written or viva or practical, staff must secure 60% marks in the same to qualify
[Railway Board Letter No. E(MPP)2003/3/16 dated 09.06.2010].

6.12 Specialized Training

CAMTECH should organize training in specialized subjects, both technical and non-
technical. Such specialized subject can be: Basics and Maintenance of Microprocessor
Based Control System of locos, Working and maintenance of three phase AC-AC traction
control system, Group Discussions on important aspects affecting reliability of locos,
Fuel economy, Contract Management, Environment Management System, Contract
Labour Act, etc. Railways should ensure deputing of staff, as per laid down quota,
without fail.

6.13

Competency Certificate:

6.13.1

6.13.2

Competency Certificate: Each authorized person will be given a "Competency
Certificate", defining the works which he is certified as competent to carry out after
he has been trained, examined and found fit.

6.13.3

The following categories of Diesel Maintenance staff shall be issued with the
certificates by the official indicated against each category after written/oral test as
shown:

Designation of staff

Category of certificate

To be issued by

Skilled staff

DL-1

SSE (concerned section)/ADME,
after oral test

Welders

DL-2

SSE (concerned section)/ADME,
after oral test

6.13.4

Sample of the Competency Certificates is shown below:

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