VRT 305

Partial Training as a Qualified Maintenance Technician for Freight Wagon Brakes III

Below you will find our range of topics for this training.

(This seminar is similar to Rail Training Event VRT 302)

  • Basics of braking technology
  • Physical basics
  • Mechanical brake components
  • Pneumatic brake components
  • Direct and indirect braking
  • The three pressure system
  • Brake markings
  • Accompanying regulations
  • Various levels of maintenance
  • Due dates and scope of brake inspections 0-3
  • Various auxiliary vehicles
  • Maintenance intervals according to German Rail Industry Association (VDV)

For practical consolidation of the topics, the seminar will include approx. 40% practical training directly on various freight wagons with the corresponding inspection devices.

Additonal or different topics are possible by arrangement.

If you have any questions about the content, process, or other details of our training courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Target Group:
    Staff who independently carry out Br0 brake inspection on vehicles with conventional braking systems and types
  • Admission Requirements:
    At least 3 months of practical work in the maintenance of braking equipment on rail vehicles or, as an alternative, the Rail Training Event (VRT) 300 approval module and knowledge of the respective national language, spoken and written, to the required extent
  • Duration:
    5 days, 8 learning units of 45 minutes
  • Participants:
    maximum 5 participants
  • Training location:
    Brandenburg, Hamelin, Hanover or on-site at your location

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For general questions about this training, please send an email to: info@railtraining.de