Engineering · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900
Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Rail Incident Commander.
Learning Objectives
Get certified as a “Certified Rail Incident Commander”
Discuss the core principles and structure of rail incident command system (ICS) including ICS terminology and definitions and integration with national incident management system (NIMS)
Identify rail incident commander duties, command staff roles, general staff functions and span of control and delegation
Apply rail operations and recognize hazardous materials in rail transport and legal and regulatory framework
Establish communication plans and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, use communication tools and technology and maintain situational awareness
Carryout initial scene assessment techniques, immediate hazards identification resource needs determination and establishing incident objectives
Develop rail incident action plan (IAP) and apply resource typing and categorization, mobilization and demobilization procedures, tracking and accountability systems and mutual aid agreements and coordination
Conduct safety briefings, identify and mitigate risks and apply personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols and emergency medical considerations
Develop public information strategies, manage media interactions, craft press releases and statements and perform social media engagement during incidents
Apply rail emergency operations center (EOC) integration, information flow and decision-making processes and EOC activation and deactivation criteria
Manage multi-agency responses, handle large-scale incidents, implement unified command structures and apply resource allocation in complex scenarios
Develop demobilization plans, restore services and infrastructure and review post incident evaluations and reporting
Design and conduct drills, evaluate exercise outcomes and continuous improvement processes and maintain readiness and proficiency
Discuss rail’s organizational culture, incorporate cultural sensitivities into incident management, apply leadership styles and build resilient teams
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals working in engineering, as well as those whose responsibilities require a stronger practical grasp of the subject and its application within their organisation.
Professionals in Manufacturing & Operations
Engineers and technical specialists
Operations and maintenance personnel
Course Outline
Day 1 — Introduction to Rail Incident Command System (ICS)
History & Evolution of ICS
Core Principles & Structure of Rail ICS
ICS Terminology & Definitions
Integration & National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Day 2 — Hazardous Materials in Rail Transport
Common Hazardous Materials Transported by Rail
Placarding & Labeling Systems
Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) Usage
Day 3 — Rail Incident Assessment & Size-Up
Initial Scene Assessment Techniques
Identifying Immediate Hazards
Resource Needs Determination
Establishing Incident Objectives
Day 4 — Rail Safety Management
Conducting Safety Briefings
Identifying & Mitigating Risks
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Protocols
Emergency Medical Considerations
Day 5 — Complex Rail Incident Management
Managing Multi-Agency Responses
Handling Large-Scale Incidents
Implementing Unified Command Structures
Resource Allocation in Complex Scenarios
Accreditation
Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.
This portfolio delivers cross-disciplinary continuing professional development (CPD) for practising engineers, spanning civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines — including welding and inspection, materials and corrosion, engineering codes and standards, design review and technical documentation.
Who should attend an engineering course?
These courses suit practising engineers across disciplines, design and project engineers, inspection and materials specialists, technical supervisors and team leaders, and engineers building a continuing professional development record for professional registration.
How long are engineering courses, and where are they held?
Most Al-Khobraa engineering courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.
What certificate will I receive?
Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.
Can engineering training be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. Any Al-Khobraa engineering course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.