Course Contents

Course code

Course title

Target audience

Capacity

Topics covered

ASE/AJE 

Induction Course for ASE & AJE

Newly recruited SSE and JE

As per selections

As per Revised Training Module for Mechanical Supervisors (February 2020)

IJE 

Promotional Course for IJE

Junior engineer trainees selected through LDCE

RJE

Promotional Course for RJE

Junior engineer trainees promoted on seniority basis.

RCCW 

Refresher course forSSEs and JEs

(Trade- C&W/

Workshop)

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W)

40

•Policy circulars/ guidelines issued by CAMTECH, RDSO, Railway Board etc.

•Design developments, Maintenance, Troubleshooting for Rolling Stock and Workshops.

•Motivation, Stress Management, Personality Development.

•Safety, Labor laws, Factory Act, Pollution Control laws etc.

•Field visits to Production Units / Major depots.

•Material Management, Tenders and Contracts, Technical English, Office Communications etc.

•Establishment Rules, D&AR, Rajbhasha.

•Testing of Railway materials, Introductory Electronics, Welding processes,

•Accident Investigations etc.

(16 days theory , 2days practical training)

RD 

Refresher course forSSEs and JEs

(Trade- Diesel)

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (Diesel)

25

•As per approvedRevised Module for Refresher Course for JEs/SSEs of Diesel organization, RBE N0.- 03.2025

(11 days theory , 1day practical training)

TS

Trainset Maintenance

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W, Diesel and Workshop)

20

•Introduction to Train-Set – Design, Features, Major Sub-systems, Maintenance Instructions.

•Train-18 bogie and comparison with LHB FIAT bogie. Major components and Maintenance.

•Brake system maintenance. EP, ED, Blended braking, major components,defects and troubleshooting.

•TCMS working and troubleshooting.

•AC-DC-AC power transmission system, Major sub-assemblies / components and Maintenance.

•Maintenance of Traction motors, Line and Traction Converter, Auxiliary Converter, Main Transformer

•Maintenance ofDoor Control, Vacuum Bio-toilets,, Water supply, HVAC, Furnishings, Train Control & Monitoring System etc.

•Important Infrastructure, Materials, M&P required.

(4 days theory class, 2 days practical training)

LHCM

LHB coach maintenance

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W)

20

•Introduction to LHB, Comparison with ICF coaches.

•Design Features of FIAT bogie, LHB Shell, Interiors, Materials, Force transmission, Safety Features etc.

•Major sub-assemblies and Components, Modifications.

•Maintenance Schedules and must change items.

•(Depot/Workshop), Activities, Infrastructure

•T&P, M&P required,

•Material requirement, common defects, identification of defects, Troubleshooting etc.

•Maintenance ofAir-brake system.

•Working and maintenanceof the Distributor Valve, Brake Cylinder, ACP, FIBA & WSP System

•Demonstration of various component of WSP system

•various defect Codes for Fault Diagnosis of WSP system

•Maintenance of LHB couplers.

•Maintenance and Trouble shootings, investigation of air brake system/component failure cases,

•Case studies of failures enroute.

•Latest developments and modifications.

•Latest circulars and instructions

•OBHS, CTS, FSDS, FDSS, CCTV etc.

( 5 days theory and 1 day           practical training)

FM

Freight maintenance

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W)

20

•Features and maintenance of latest wagons.

Double Stack Dwarf Containers (DSDC)

BG Alumina Tank Wagon(BTAPM1)

BOXNEL, BOYEL, BOXNRHS etc.

•Features and maintenance of latest container wagons

(BLC, BLL, BLSS, BLCM, BLCS, BOSM).

•Modification in components-

EM Pads, CTRB, Doors, ATL, CBC etc.

•Maintenance and trouble shooting of Twin pipe brake system of wagons

•Maintenance of Long-Haul rakes.

•Types of BPC for wagons, covered BPC.

•Rejection limits of rubber bonded metal components.

•Latest circulars and instructions for wagon maintenance.

(5 days Theory class, 1 day practical training)

WE

Way side equipment’s (WILD, OMRS, HAHW, IMWB etc.)

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W)

20

•Concept and Working Principles of IMWB, WILD, OMRS, HAHW, WPMS etc.

•Utility, Benefits, Status on Indian Railways.

•Alerts / Reports generated, JPO/Protocols for action.

•Infrastructure requirement, site selection and installation.

•Maintenance, Calibration, Troubleshooting.

        (2 days theory class, 1-         day practical training)

WT

Excellence in welding technology for SSEs and JEs

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W, Diesel and Workshop)

15

•Introduction to welding process- types and uses new technological developments.

•Welding terminology and Welding process used for Rolling Stock manufacture and maintenance.

•Heat effect-welding process, machine and electrode selection.

•MMAW, CO2, TIG/MIG welding, Oxy-acetylene, LPG and Air Plasma cutting.

•Types of welding machines, current and voltage selection and their effects, grounding and other precautions.

•welding defects-identification and prevention.

•Welding Environment, welding skill for quality weld, rating.

(2 days theory class, 1-day practical training)

DM

Disaster management and accident investigation

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W, Diesel and Workshop and SSEs working on ART)

20

•Introduction to Railway accidents, types, causes, statistics and Disaster Management

•ART, SPART, ARME, 140T cranes – Design, Equipment, Maintenance, Operating Procedure, Inspection etc. and Field visit.

•Detailed study of accident causes, how to Identify and Establish, Case studies, Accident manual, Track measurements and maintenance practices,

•Recording of dimensions etc.

•Role of Supervisor and Railway Personnel at Accident site

•Management of Accident site, Measurements at Accident site and observations, preservation of clues, records, Preliminary Investigation and reporting at accident sites.

•Report preparation and further actions

       (2 days theory class, 1-day practical training)

NDT

NDT course for Mech. And C&M supervisors

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering and C&M supervisors

20

NDT

•Introduction to Destructive &Non-Destructive Testing.

•Dye penetration test of Rolling stock items.

•Zyglo testing, Magnetic particle testing of various components of Rolling Stock.

•Ultrasonic testing of Axle and other items of Rolling Stock.

DT

•Hardnes Testing procedure

•Tensile Testing procedure

•Metallography Analysis, Chemical Analysis (Wet& Spectrometer Method)

•BDV ,DGA and Acidity Testing of Transfer Oil

       (2 days theory class,2 days practical training)

EA

Introduction to Electronics, Automation & Control system

SSEs and JEs of Mechanical engineering (C&W, Diesel and Workshop)

20

•Introduction to Mechatronics and its

applications – system automation, remote

monitoring and analysis.

•Introduction to PLC, Embedded Systems,

Microprocessor and integrated circuits.

•Boolean algebra, Logic gates, Gate design.

•Hands on Microprocessor programming.

•Practical sessions for circuit building-

Electrical and Hydraulic trainers.

(3 days theory class,1 day practical training)

3DMP

3D modelling and 3D printing

Open for all

20

•Introduction to 3D Modelling – Modelling tools, co-ordinate system and modelling Operations.

•Engineering Drawing & CAD Drawings.

•Hands on training on 3D modelling software – Unigraphics NX.

•Hands on training on 3D printing software.

•Rapid prototyping using 3D modelling and Printing.

(3 days duration)

QPW

Welder Qualification Program

Experienced Welders (min 06 months experience in Welding)

10[Div-01 welder & Workshop- 02 Welders per Program]

•Introduction to WI, WPS, WPQR, Introduction to ISO 9606 & ISO 3834 & 02 Weld Sample Preparation as Butt Joint (PF/3G) and T- Joint (PB/2F)

(About 3 Hours Theory & 15 Hours of Practical)

BCW

Basic Course in welding for Beginners

New recruits / Technicians from other trades redeployed as welders

30

•Introduction to different welding processes – MMAW/ GMAW/ GTAW. Weld Joint Preparation .

•Introduction to different welding positions. Weld defects causes and remedies.

•Introduction to Oxy-acetylene gas cutting and Air Plasma cutting. Practical in MMAW.

       (6 days theory class, 12 days practical training)

RCW

Refresher Course for Welders

Welders who have completed Basic course in welding/ welders of all grades.

10

•Principles and techniques of welding (MMAW, GMAW & GTAW). Weld Joint Preparation.

•Weld defects causes and remedies. Distortion and its control..

•Use of measuring gauges.

•Different positions welding in MMAW / GMAW.

•Introduction to ISO 9606 testing standards.

       (5 days theory class, 07 days practical training)

SCW

Special course on MIG/MAG Welding & Air Plasma Cutting

Welders who have completed Basic Welding course / welders of all grades

10

•Introduction to stainless steel welding techniques. Defects causes and remedies.

•Distortion control. Practical in MIG/ MAG welding.

•Introduction to Air Plasma Cutting and practice on Air Plasma Cutting.

•Introduction to ISO 9606 testing standards.

(1.5 days theory class, 4.5 days practical training)

RCA

Refresher Course for Artisan

(common to all)

Railway Artisans of all trades.

30

•Introduction to latest modifications in Rolling Stock/ Bio- Toilets.

•Knowledge of EnHM, 5S, ISO 9001, 14001 & 50001, Industrial Safety.

•Introduction to PPE’s, EOT cranes & Rescue services.

(11 days theory class, 1-day practical training)

RKW

RKVY Training for Welders

Shortlisted by RKVY 10^th pass candidates

30

As per RKVY course module(Visit website)

(About 41 Hours Theory & 59 Hours of Practical for Welders)

(About 41 Hours Theory & 59 Hours of Practical for Electricians)

RKE

RKVY Training for Electricians

Shortlisted by RKVY 10^th pass candidates

30