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December, 2016

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 Details and Sequence of Training Programme

Sr.No. Description Duration Training Venue

(in weeks)

1. Joining formalities 01 Division/ Joining unit

2. Phase I - Foundation Course 12 CETI/ Nominated ETC

3. Field training 04 Under Control of CETI/

ETCs
Various field units like
major Yards having
different types of OHE/
OHE depots / Power supply
installations/ TPC/ PSUs
(BEML, BHEL, Larsen &
Tubro, Alind, etc.)

4. Phase-II Specialized Training Course in 08 CETI/ / Nominated ETC/

Traction Distribution IRIEEN

5. General & Subsidiaries rules, Safety, First 04 Nominated ZRTI/ ETC

aid, Fire fighting & disaster management

6. Computer training 02 Nominated ETC/ outsourced

agency

7. Familiarization with other departments 02 Nearby concerned units of

(C & W, P-Way, S&T) division

8. Attachment on the job experience 14 Field units where these

JE/SSEs are finally to be
posted

9. Miscellaneous training 03 As per requirement

10. Presentation of project work 01 Divisional/ extra divisional

field unit

11. Yoga & Meditation -- As per RBE 64/2015

12. Posting examination 01 Divisional/ extra divisional

field unit

Total duration 52 weeks

(Ref: RBE No.11/2009, letter No. E(MPP)/2009/3/16, New Delhi, dated 15 -01-2010.)

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Sr. Description Page No.

1. JOINING FORMALITIES 01

2. PHASE I - FOUNDATION COURSE (FC) 01

3. FIELD TRAINING (FT) 05

4. PHASE-II SPECIALIZED TRAINING COURSE IN TRACTION 06

DISTRIBUTION

5. GENERAL & SUBSIDIARIES RULES, SAFETY, FIRST AID, FIRE 09

FIGHTING & DISASTER MANAGEMENT (GEN)

6. COMPUTER TRAINING (CT) 10

7. FAMILIARIZATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS (OD) 11

(C & W, P-WAY, S&T)

8. ATTACHMENT ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE 12

9. MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING (MT) 13

10. PRESENTATION OF PROJECT WORK (PW) 13

11. YOGA & MEDITATION 14

12. POSTING EXAMINATION 14

13. ANNEXURE-I 15
YOGA TRAINING
14. ANNEXURE-II 17
RAILWAY BOARD'S APPROVAL LETTER

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INITIAL TRAINING COURSE FOR JE/SSE

DISCIPLINE – ELECTRICAL TRACTION DISTRIBUTION
TrD

DURATION – 52 WEEKS
1. JOINING FORMALITIES
Duration : 1 Week
Venue : Division / Joining unit

2. PHASE I : FOUNDATION COURSE (FC)

(Common to all streams of Electrical Engineering)
Duration : 12 Weeks
Venue : CETI/ Nominated Electrical Training Centre

Module No. Brief Description Duration

FC 01 Introduction to working of Railway organization and electrical 4 Days
department set u p, functions of various streams

Registration formalities
a. General introduction to Indian Railways – Brief History, salient
features.
b. Organizational structure - Railway administration/ Railway
Board setup, Zonal setup, Divisional setup.
c. Introduction to Electrical Department- organizational structure,
functions, role of electrical department in railway working etc.
d. Various units of railways, major workshops, production units,
RDSO etc.
e. Duties of JE/ SSEs.

FC 02 Instrumentation 8 Days
a. Basic concepts of Condition Monitoring of electrical
equipment,
b. Condition monitoring techniques
 DC tests- Insulation Resistance, Polarization Index etc.
 AC tests - Capacitance measurement, tan delta, Partial
discharge, surge comparison test etc.
c. Condition monitoring of transformers - Theory and practice of
Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA), BDV etc.
d. Introduction of power cables
e. Non destructive testing techniques in various functions of elect
department like visual testing, Dye penetrate testing, Magnetic
Particle testing, eddy current testing and ultrasonic testing.

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Module No. Brief Description Duration

FC 03 Basic Electrical & Electronics 6 Days

a. Various terms, units, theory of passive components –
L,C,R, basic principles of electricity and Electromagnetic
induction and various laws i.e. Ohm's law, Kirchoff's law,
etc.
b. Classification of electronic components, Active
Components – semiconductor physics, construction and
operating principle,
c. Brief on Power Diodes, Zener Diodes, LEDs, BJTs, UJT,
MOSFET, SCR, GTO and IGBT etc.
d. Practical work on – oscilloscopes, testing of passive
electronic components, Testing of active components

FC 04 Power Electronics 6 Days

a. Control of 3 phase drives— Variable Voltage Variable
Frequency (VVVF) drives,
b. Overview of power electronics in 3 phase locomotives,
c. Static Inverter (SI Unit) and
d. AC Coach Inverter Unit.

FC 05 Welding Technology 4 Days

a. Basics of welding, , various types of welding techniques,
gas and arc welding, gas cutting etc. and application of
welding.
b. Safety during welding and gas cutting.
c. Checking of weld joints and defect prevention
d. Classification, properties and selection of electrodes.

FC 06 Engineering Materials and Metallurgy 6 Days

a. Ferrous and non ferrous metals used in Railways,
b. Brief on Heat treatment processes, Induction heating,
c. Brief on metal wear and lubrication,
d. Plain and roller bearings — theory, application, selection,
maintenance and precautions,
e. Lubricants specifications, properties and selection,
f. Rubber components specifications and storage,
g. Electrolytic copper

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Module No. Brief Description Duration

FC 07 Managerial Skills 6 Days
a. Aspects of leadership, leadership theory and evolution,
b. Leadership v/s management,
c. Role of supervisors in providing effective leadership.
d. Improving Communication, written and verbal, explain the
purpose of communication, communication process, barriers
to effective communication, ways to improve communication
skills – writing, reading, speaking and listening.
e. Basic in change management/ behaviour management.
f. Team work, Importance of team work in organisations
particularly in Railways, how to become a better team player.
g. Time management, stress management, interactive exercises
in team work, games and activities.
h. Customer Satisfaction. Thinking from customer point of view
– what are their needs/expectations and how can we best
serve our customers.
i. Positive Attitude
j. Values in Administration
FC 08 Material Management (Stores, Store procurement, records, 4 Days
inventory management)
a. Introduction to material management.
b. Organization structure of material management organisation
of Indian Railways,
c. Functions of material management — Planning and inventory
management (Stock items, PL no. & non stock items),
purchase, Receipt and Inspection
d. Stocking and preservation, Periodic checking of stores, stock
verification etc.
e. Distribution
f. Scrap disposal
g. DOs and Don'ts
FC 09 Establishment & Industrial Management (DAR, Leave and 6 Days
pass rules)
a. Rules relating to leave, passes, travel on duty
b. Railway accommodation and Staff Welfare.
c. Industrial relations and role of trade unions.
d. Discipline and Appeal Rules,
e. Conduct Rules.
f. Basics of RTI and Disabilities Acts and our obligations and
responsibilities.
g. Labour Laws and hours of employment rules (HOER)
h. Rajbhasha

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Module No. Brief Description Duration

FC 10 Contract Management & Financial management 6 Days
Contract Management
a. Tenders & Contracts
b. Vigilance,
Financial Management
(Railway Accounting and Financing Procedures)
c. Primary units, various demands
d. Works programme, M&P and RS programme
e. Imprest management
f. Stages of budgeting (Revised and Budget Estimates, August
Review, Final Modification)
FC 11 Familiarisation with all streams of electrical Engineering in 12 days
Railways
a. Familiarization with TRS, TRD, General Services (TL & AC
and Power supply).
b. Brief introduction of equipment and their functions of
i. Electric loco conventional & three phase.
ii. EMU/MEMU conventional & three phase.
iii. TrD – OHE/ PSI/ RC
iv. General services power supply installations.
v. Coaching train lighting & air conditioning.
c. Periodicity of maintenance schedules of various assets:
i. Electric loco conventional & three phase.
ii. EMU/MEMU conventional & three phase.
iii. TrD – OHE/ PSI/ RC
iv. General services power supply installations.
v. Coaching train lighting & air conditioning.
d. Electrical inspector general (EIG) related activities.
e. Overview of Codes, manuals and other publications of
electrical department issued by Railway board, RDSO etc.-
These topics are to be covered in library by studying available
hard/soft copies.
f. Energy Conservation - Solar energy, wind energy etc.
g. Visits to various nearby installations of TRD, TL/AC, Loco,
EMU and general power supply installations.

Module No. Brief Description Duration

Presentation feedback & group discussions 4 Days
PFGD
Examination/ Viva voice
(Topic for presentation will be assigned by CETI/ ETC in groups)
PHASE I TOTAL DURATION 12 weeks

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3. FIELD TRAINING
(Trips will be conducted Stream wise by CETI/ ETCs under their control.)

Duration : 04 Weeks

Venue : Various field units like Major Yards having different types
of OHE / OHE depots / Power supply installations/ PSUs
(BHEL/ BEML/ L&T/ALLIND etc.), Construction sites of
Railways.

Module No. Brief Description Duration

FT Between the two phases of institutional training : 4 weeks
 Trainee JE/ SSE should be sent for field training/ field
visits, wherein they should be given exposure to
practical work processes at various field units.

 The field unit may be Major Yards having different

types of OHE/ Power supply installations/ PSUs
(BHEL/ BEML/ L&T/ ALLIND etc.)/ Construction
sites of railways.

 The object of this training is to familiarise the trainee

with the actual assets & their equipment, their
manufacturing/ assembling processes so that they can
visualise the things during their specialised training.

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4. PHASE II

Specialised Training Course in Traction Distribution

Duration : 8 Weeks

Venue : CETI/ Nominated Electrical Training Centre/ IRIEEN

Module No. Brief Description Duration

STC-TRD-01 General Description of Fixed Installations 3 days

a. Power supply arrangements at sub-station
b. Power supply for signalling
c. Remote control and communication arrangements
d. Overhead Equipment
e. Special Warning Signals

STC-TRD-02 Overhead Equipment - I 6 days

a. Duties of SSE and JE (OHE)
b. Foundations for OHE Structures
c. OHE Structures
d. Cantilever Assembly
e. Regulating Equipment
f. Section Insulator
g. Isolators
h. Droppers
i. Neutral Section
j. Conductors
k. Tension length
l. Overlap
m. Jumpers
n. Contact wire height
o. Stagger
p. Encumbrance
q. Span Length
r. Implantation/Setting Distance
s. Turnout and Crossover
t. Clearances
u. Bonding and Earthing

STC-TRD-03 Over Head Equipment - II 6 days

a. Maintenance schedule for over head equipment.
b. Tower wagon operation, maintenance and safety while
working.
c. Safety rules for OHE
d. Current collection test (OLIVER-G)

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Module No. Brief Description Duration

STC-TRD-04 Power Supply Installations - I 6 days

a. Duties of SSE and JE (PSI)
b. Traction Power Transformers
c. Circuit breaker, Interruptor and Isolator
d. Auxiliary Transformer
e. Current Transformer
f. Potential Transformer
g. Lighting Arrestor
h. Capacitor Bank
i. Bonding and Earthing
j. Batteries and Battery chargers

STC-TRD-05 Power Supply Installations - II 6 days

a. Protective system and Relay setting calculations.
b. Maintenance Schedule for power supply installations.
c. Energy conservation measures for Traction installations
d. Safety during working at power supply installations
e. Uses of Thermo Vision Camera

STC-TRD-06 2X25 kV ac Traction System 3 days

a. Introduction and description of 2X25kV ac Traction
System

STC-TRD-07 Remote Control and SCADA system 3 days

a. Introduction
b. Duties of SSE and JE (RC)
c. Salient features of SACDA
d. System Description

STC-TRD-08 Traction Power Control 3 days

a. Operation
b. Duties of CTPC and TPC
c. Power blocks and PTW
d. Joint procedure order

STC-TRD-09 Breakdown and Electrical accidents 3 days

a. Sub-station and switching station breakdown
b. Breakdown of RC equipment
c. OHE breakdown
d. Electrical accidents
e. Emergency stores and breakdown equipment

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STC-TRD-10 Railway Electrification 3 days

a. Introduction
b. Survey Team & its work.
c. Abstract Estimate and Cost Benefit Analysis
d. Format of the project report
e. Commissioning of Electrical Installations and EIG
Sanction

STC-TRD-11 Safety precautions on electrified sections 3 days

a. Station working rules
b. Induction effects of 25kV ac 50Hz Single Phase Traction
c. Working of steam and diesel locomotives in electrified
section
d. Loading and unloading of petroleum products
e. Rules applicable to Permanent Way Staff
f. Rules for S&T installations
g. Over-dimensioned consignments
h. Competency certificates
i. Others precautions
j. Regulations for Power Line Crossings of railway Tracks

Module No. Brief Description Duration

PFGD Presentation feedback & group 3 Days

discussions Examination/ Viva voice
(Topic for presentation will be assigned by CETI/ ETC
in groups)

PHASE II TOTAL DURATION 08 weeks

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5.0 GENERAL AND SUBSIDIARY RULES, SAFETY, FIRST AID,

FIRE FIGHTING & DISASTER MANAGEMENT
(Common to all streams of Electrical Engineering)

Duration : 4 Weeks

Venue : Nominated ZRTI/ ETC

Module No. Brief Description Duration

GEN-01 General and Subsidiary Rules 12 Days

The course content for General and Subsidiary Rules

training for electrical supervisors would be developed by
respective ZRTIs. This course shall be conducted before
sending trainee JE/SSE for attachment/on the job
experience.

(Ref: RBE No.11/2009, letter No. E(MPP)/2009/3/16, New

Delhi, dated 15 -01-2010)

GEN-02 Safety & Electrical accidents 3 Days

a. General safety rules, Importance of safety belts, helmets,

ladders.

b. Preventive measures to avoid electrical accidents

c. Measures to be taken in case of electrical accident.

d. Case studies and discussion

GEN-03 Safety in electrified sections 3 Days

a. Induction effect on the nearby LT lines and yard lighting

mains.

b. Safety precautions to be taken for PF shelters, fencing,

FOBs, while working of cranes in the vicinity of OHE.
etc.

c. Operation and Importance of locking of isolating

switches of OHE

d. Importance of permit to work, earthing & bonding,

temporary jumpering of rails in case of rail fracture.

e. Case studies and discussion

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Module No. Brief Description Duration

GEN 04 First Aid and Fire Fighting 3 Days

a. Types of Fire extinguishers, their application, methods

of fire fighting.

b. Electrical shock treatment measures.

c. First aid for injury, burns

d. Audio/ Visual/ live demonstration of fire fighting and

first aid.

GEN 05 Disaster Management 3 Days

a. Introduction to Disaster management.

b. Organizational infrastructure to effectively combat

disaster (medical accessories, relief train, essential
materials).

c. Break down management, preventive steps.

d. Analysis of breakdowns, case studies and discussion

6. COMPUTER TRAINING
(Common to all streams of Electrical Engineering)

Duration : 2 Weeks

Venue : Any Computer institute/ outsourced agency or

Nominated ETC.

Module No. Brief Description Duration

CT 01 Computer training 2 weeks

a. Theory and practical to gain proficiency in MS Office –

Word, excel and power point, e-mail and web browsing.

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7. FAMILIARIZATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS

(C&W, P-WAY & S&T)
(Common to all streams of Electrical Engineering)
Duration : 2 Weeks
Venue : Nearby concerned units of division

To make familiar with the working of other departments.

Module No. Brief Description Duration Venue

OD 01 Attachment to following shall be made 02 Weeks

for making familiarization with other
departments to understand their
working and joint official procedure.

a. Working of control office/ TPC/ TLC. 3 days Control office

b. P-Way maintenance/ assets 3 days P.Way Depot/

site

c. Sick lines, C&W depot/ activities 3 days Sick lines,

C&W Depot

d. Signalling/ RRI/EI working 3 days Signalling/RRI/EI

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08. ATTACHMENT ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE

Duration : 14 Weeks

Venue : Allocated field unit where the trainee JE/SSE finally to be posted

Module No. Brief Description Duration

Job a. Final phase of training shall comprise of on the job 14 Weeks

Experience attachment wherein after completion of institutional
and field training, the trainee JE/ SSEs shall be posted
in the field units allocated to them by the concerned
Railways.

b. During this period, the trainees would perform like a

supervisor working on an active assignment but
would not be given independent charge.

c. During this period, the trainees shall go through

different technician training modules to understand
the basic maintenance techniques.

d. The programme for this attachment/on the job

experience would be framed by the Officer in charge
of the Division/extra Divisional Field Units where
these JE/ SSEs are to be finally posted.

e. During this period training in TPC, OHE depot, PSI

depot (minimum 1 week at each place)

f. During this training trainee shall select a current

problem, study and prepare a project report containing
details and probable causes and solutions. This should
be shown during presentation before final exam.
(item no. 10 given below)

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09. MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING

Duration : 03 Weeks

Venue : As per requirement

Module No. Brief Description Duration

MT Case studies of identified problems, promoting innovative 03 weeks

ideas of trainees shall be explored during this period.

Any training which is left over or required for the job of

JE/SSE may be framed by officer in charge of divisional/
extra divisional field units.
For example

If a JE or SSE is to work in OHE/PSI depot, he should

visit major OHE/PSI depots of division to observe
different working techniques used, he should also visit
any Railway Electrification construction site nearby.

10. PRESENTATION OF PROJECT WORK

Duration : 01 Week

Venue : Divisional / extra divisional field units

Module No. Brief Description Duration

During attachment on the job experience training
PW 01 week
(duration 14 weeks), trainee shall select a current
problem, study and prepare a project report containing
details and probable causes and solutions.
This report shall be presented during session including
all trainees so as to develop the communication and
presentation skills.

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11. YOGA & MEDITATION

Module No. Brief Description Duration

YM Mandatory "Yoga training" as per Railway Board's As given

circular no. RBE No. 64/2015 circulated vide Railway in
Board's letter no. E(MPP)2015/3/10 New Delhi dated circular
15.06.2015, shall be provided to all trainees. The copy
of referred letter is enclosed as Annexure-I.

12. POSTING EXAMINATION

Duration : 01 Week

Venue : Divisional / Extra divisional field units

Total Duration = 52 weeks

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ANNEXURE-I
RR
Railway Board's circular on "Yoga Training"

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ANNEXURE-II

Railway Board's letter regarding approval of Syllabus

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