TRAINING CATALOG

VOLUME 3
ROLLING STOCK

2021 Edition
CONTENTS
Page
BIRTH OF IFF……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
MISSIONS AND VALUES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
GET TRAINED AT IFF………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
THEY RECOMMEND OUR TRAININGS……………………………………………………………………………………………………....5
THEY TRUST US……………………………………………………………………………………………...........................................................6
MANAGEMENT HEADWORD…………………………………………………………………………………………….…............................7

TRAINING FORMS – ROLLING STOCK

Running gear
IFF MA01 - TECHNOLOGY OF BEARINGS UNITS 9
IFF MA03 - EXPERTISE OF AXLES FOR LOCOMOTIVES AND PASSENGER COACHES 10
IFF MA06 - OPTIMISATION OF AXLE REPROFILING 11
IFF MA07 - EXPERTISE ON 2760B GREASE, EXPERTISE ON BEARINGS 12
IFF MA08 - EXPERTISE OF REMOVED AXLES 13
IFF MA10 - COLD TIMING ON CYLINDRICAL SEAT 14
IFF MA 44 - BEARING PARTS ( Module for managers) 15

Non-destructive testing of railway components

IFF MA14 - ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT), LEVEL 1, AXLE APPLICATION 16
IFF MA15 - MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING (MT),LEVEL 1, EXAMINATION 17
IFF MA16 - PENETRANT TESTING ( PT)- LEVEL 1 18
IFF MA17-EXAMINATION BY PENETRANT TESTING OF ORGANS AND STRUCTURES LEVEL 2 19
IFF MA18-ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION OF ORGANS AND STRUCTURES - LEVEL 2 20
IFF MA19-MAGNETOSCOPIC EXAMINATION LEVEL 2 21

Rail braking
IFF MA21- BRAKE SYSTEM FOR RAILWAYS 22
IFF MA22- DESCRIPTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEMS COMMON TO ALL ROLLING STOCK 23
IFF MA23- TECHNOLOGY OF BEARINGS UNITS 24
IFF MA27- BRAKE SYSTEM FOR FREIGHT TRAINS 25
IFF MA46 -BRAKE FOR “GENERAL MOTORS” LOCOMOTIVES 26
CONTENTS
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BIRTH OF IFF……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1
MISSIONS AND VALUES……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2
GET TRAINED AT IFF………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
THEY RECOMMEND OUR TRAININGS……………………………………………………………………………………………………....5
THEY TRUST US……………………………………………………………………………………………...........................................................6
MANAGEMENT HEADWORD…………………………………………………………………………………………….…............................7

TRAINING FORMS – ROLLING STOCK

Railway electrical training
IFF MA 29- Power electronics module, technology and maintenance (theoretical part) 27
IFF MA 40- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING MODULE 28
IFF MA 41- ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FUNDAMENTAL 29
IFF MA 30.8 - RAILWAY ELECTRICAL RISK TRAINING – THEORY 30

Rolling Stock Technology

IFF MA13 - EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES INITIATION SESSION 31

Integration path for new recruits

IFF MA 30.2 - DISCOVERY OF RAILWAY TECHNOLOGIES 32
IFF MA30.3- Introduction to Quality, Safety, Security, Safety of Railway Operations, Environment (Q3SE) 33
IFF MA30.4-Application of Maintenance Rules 34
IFF MA30.5 - BOLTED ASSEMBLIES – TIGHTENING TESTS 35
IFF MA30.6 -MECHANICAL TECHNIQUE 36
IFF MA30.7 - Stripping – Crimping – Wiring and Low Measurement voltage 37
IFFMA52- Integration of new recruits (Rolling stock Technician) 38
 BIRTH OF IFF

From this partnership, serving

the success of the high-
April 2013 March 30, 2015 speed line, was born the
ONCF and SNCF, engaged in a railway Training Institute (IFF),
sustainable partnership, have enabled Final MOU for the First training
which had the privilege of
creation of the IFF sessions
the successful operation of the first high- being entrusted with the
speed link of the African continent. training of the operators of
the high speed.

The Institute’s vocation is to

be a reference player in rail
training. It offers an extensive
catalogue of all the skills that
are useful for conventional or
high speed rail operations, as
well as rail freight and
logistics, but also available
for urban and peri-urban
transport.
October 2007 September 2011
Intergovernmental Preliminary MOU for the The trainings provided by IFF
agreement for the Establishment of the IFF
creation of the Tanger-
aim for excellence and are
Casablanca LGV. intended for the employees
of the rail and guided
transport actors.

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MISSIONS AND VALUES
SATISFACTION
AND
CUSTOMER
ORIENTATION

Four values guide our action : Customer

orientation, Sharing, Excellence and respect.

We have defined them jointly with our trainers

and referents, which provide training and share SHARING EXCELLENCY
their expertise under this spirit.

Their concrete realization is the focus of our

attention.

RESPECT

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 GET TRAINED AT IFF

Rabat, capital of Morocco is the great political and

administrative center of the country, where the royal palace,
government authorities and embassies are located.

Rabat is also a commercial and industrial city where tourism

and local crafts play a major economic role.

Located in the north of the country, on the Atlantic coast, on Kasbah of Oudayas
the left bank of the mouth of the Bouregreg and facing the
city of Salé, Rabat is a capital where life is good.

It has been the seat of Mohammed V University and several

cultural and educational institutes, such as IFF since 2015.

Mediterranean Official
Currency Landmarks
climate languages
• Average • Arab • Moroccan • Tour Hassan
maximum • Amazigh Dirham • Kasbah of
temperature: (MAD) Oudayas
21.9 ° C Spoken • Chellah
• Average • The National
language Rabat downtown
minimum Library
• French
temperature: • The National
12.5 ° C Theater
• Etc.

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 GET TRAINED AT IFF

An ideal geographical location Educational resources

Located in the very heart of the Agdal district in Rabat, the Covering an area of 3 000 sqm, IFF has been designed
Railway Training Institute ( IFF) is a 5-minute walk from the to Témoignage
offer its trainees ancien stagiaire
a warm welcome andà a
incérer
work
Rabat-Agdal train station. environment conducive to learning:

The area is also well served by public transport: • 18 training rooms including 8 equipped with
• Tramway, Avenue de France station interactive digital boards (TNI) spread over 2 floors
• Various lines of buses and taxis • 7 practical work rooms with educational models
• A multifunctional driving simulator composed of:
- 6 independent driving cabins
- 2 instructor positions
- 1 observer post
It makes it possible to reproduce the driving
consoles of several machines in various
configurations, such as:

- E1400 ONCF locomotive (ALSTOM Prima II

locomotive) in Freight or Passenger configuration
- Electric Multiple Unit (TSR - ANSALDO BREDA) in
single or double unit
- High speed Train (Alstom Avelia – Euroduplex) in
single and double configuration
• A wifi connection available to all trainees
• A restaurant area completely renovated in 2019

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 THEY RECOMMEND OUR TRAINING

Jean Robert AVATOLI – Railway HRD At SETRAG

(Gabon)
«I The training modules provided and the modern
teaching methods make the IFF a suitable environment
for developing excellence skills. »

Abdoul Aziz DIOP– Engineer - Project Ahmed BENSAID –Stationmaster at

manager at ANCF - Senegal ONCF
«This institute has allowed us to have a «On behalf of our 2019 stationmaster
global vision regarding training in the promotion, I would like to thank IFF for the
railway sector and we believe that efforts that allowed us to have a good
Senegal, ONCF and IFF will in the future be time at the institute. This training took
able to establish a collaboration to train place in good conditions thanks to the
railway workers in Senegal. » magnificent instructors and to the IFF
staff.»

Houria BENNI SADOUKI – Training manager at SNCF

( France) Christian MAGNI – Deputy General Manager
« As a sponsor of this new learning journey, I could see of SETRAG (Gabon)
that beyond the theme, this group work allows «I was pleased to spend two training months at
participants a real collective work which develops their IFF to acquire knowledge in rail exploitation
listening, analysis and synthesis skills and offers the field. Thanks to this training, I’ve been
opportunity to discover a multicultural working appointed Assistant to the CEO of SETRAG. »
environment. The support and methodology of the
training coach make it easier to step
back and make this experience a real moment of
personal development. »
* All the modules we offer are systematically subject to a trainee satisfaction test.
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THEY TRUST US

RabatMaroc

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 THE RAILWAY TRAINING INSTITUTE
MANAGEMENT HEADWORD SHARING EXCELLENCE
The Railway Training Institute (IFF) opened its doors on March
30, 2015 in Rabat.

Co-developed by SNCF and ONCF, our training courses –

more than a hundred - aim to be innovative. They are led by
Represented by Represented by the best specialists from both companies, as well as by
Mr Karim Eddine CHENNOUF Mr Christophe MARTIN selected partners.

From the first months, the commitment of the shareholders

and the entire team were able to make the institute a
success.
Thus, since 2015, nearly 6.000 trainees yearly, mainly from
SNCF and ONCF, benefit from our training.
In 2017-2018, more than 17.000 training days were dedicated
to preparing the operation of high-speed line in Morocco.
The year 2020 marked a new stage through the
development of distance learning (virtual classes), thus
constituting the first phase of a digitizing content process.

An 85% satisfaction rate expressed by interns illustrates the

Chairman of the General ambition for excellence that drives us. These results are
Management Board Manager shared with limited partners who trust IFF.

50% 50%
Since its creation, IFF has been able to attract the
confidence of new operators from France, Spain, Morocco in
addition to some West African countries, in particular Gabon,
Senegal and Ivory-Coast, by relying on its know-how to
IFF is a limited company registered under the Moroccan
develop adapted training.
law, with a Management Board and a Supervisory
Council, held at parity by ONCF and SNCF
We are extremely proud of this confidence and the
achieved results.

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TRAINING FORMS
COMMERCIAL, PASSENGER SERVICE
This training is made up of training modules ranging from taking up a commercial manager’s position to serving
travelers. The design of this training was carried out with the integration of new business concepts, human and
managerial resources.

This method includes scenarios, role plays, case studies, individual and collective exercises for anchoring theoretical
knowledge and putting into practice new postures and professional reflexes.
 IFF MA 01/ EN
TECHNOLOGY OF BEARINGS UNITS

TARGET AUDIENCE
Maintenance technicians of running gear (rolling stock).

GOALS
• Locate and understand the operating principle of
running gear;
• Know the monitoring pattern of an axle and carry out PROGRAM
dimensional readings.
• Locate and understand the role of the various
stakeholders in the axle maintenance;
PREREQUISITES • Understand the different roles of the axle under the
vehicle and the resulting constraints:
Visual acuity checked, have a technology mechanical • Understand the role of each of the constituent elements
degree or equivalent, with minimal experience of 6 of a gear box and know the different types of axles,
months in the field. wheels, boxes and their components;
• Understand the general structure of the documents (axle
maintenance);
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Carry out dimensional readings of an axle using the
Exercises, practical work (measurements), group work measuring equipment: internal face gap gauge, device
and exchange of good practices ... for measuring the profile comparator;
• Have basic knowledge of metrology;
• Describe the monitoring framework of an axle
• Understand the reasons for quality management for
running gear.
DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 03 / EN
EXPERTISE OF AXLES FOR LOCOMOTIVES AND PASSENGER
COACHES

TARGET AUDIENCE
Rolling stock maintenance technicians.

GOALS
Master the process and know how to use the tools to carry
out an expertise on an axle under vehicle, including the
drafting of a damage report. PROGRAM

• Know the terminology and the role of each of the components

PREREQUISITES of a box-lift axle;
• Know the identification of an axle, know how to make
• Minimum of 6 months experience in running gear activity
recordings including a damage report;
• Completion of (IFF MA 01) “Fundamentals of running gear
• Know the general architecture of axle maintenance
technology"
documents; Know the axle maintenance documentation;
• Determine the maintenance interval of an axle Identify the
information necessary to carry out an expertise on an axle
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES under the vehicle;
• Know how to carry out the expertise of an axle under vehicle
Theory and practice on real axles. and know the various other control points (boxes);
• Know the different degradations of an axle: Know how to carry
out a dimensional survey;
• Know how to place the axles on the vehicle;
DURATION: 4,5 Days • Know how to store and handle axles.

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 06/ EN
OPTIMISATION OF AXLE REPROFILING

TARGET AUDIENCE
Rolling stock maintenance technicians.

GOALS
• Identify the various defects on wheels, their origins
and consequences, and optimize reprofiling.

PREREQUISITES
• Visual acuity checked, minimum 6 months
experience in the rolling stock maintenance.
• To have attended the training course (IFF MA 01)
"Basic rolling element technology". PROGRAM
• Know the vocabulary and technology of wheels
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Identify the different defects on wheels, their origins and
their consequences;
Exercises, practical work, workshop visit, exchange of • Explain the reprofiling method according to the defects
experience and practices, demonstration units, videos. concerned;
• Ensure the required quality by reprofiling and removing
the minimum of metal;
• Apply the relevant maintenance documents.
DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 07/ EN
Expertise on 2760B grease, Expertise on bearings

TARGET AUDIENCE
Technicians in maintenance of running gear (rolling
stock).

GOALS
Identify the various anomalies and degradations of the
grease and carry out the expertise of a bearing.

PREREQUISITES PROGRAM
• Have a minimum of 6 months experience in running • Define the mode of action of grease in a bearing
gear activity • Identify anomalies and degradations associated with
• Have followed the IFF MA 01 course "Basic technology lubrication and take corrective actions
of running gear " • Differentiate between types of bearings according to
their technologies, their roles and uses Identify the
markings appearing on bearings, the various faults, their
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES origins and their consequences
• Record the results of the checks carried out ( statements
Exercises, practical work, workshop visit, discussions using appropriate vocabulary
experience and practices, demonstration bodies, videos. • Apply health and safety rules related to risks inherent in
the equipment and products used
• Apply the relevant maintenance documents
DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 08/ EN
EXPERTISE OF REMOVED AXLES

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Maintenance operators having to practice running gear • Reminder on quality assurance
maintenance. • Identification of axles according to their particularities
Identification of the location and confirmation of the
reasons for removal and damage
GOALS • Finding and saving information about the axle
• Define levels of intervention and their hierarchy
This training will allow trainees to develop their theoretical • Knowing how to fill in a review report
and practical knowledge to carry out expertise of axles • Know how to fill out a damage report
removed from rolling stock.

PREREQUISITES
Have followed IFF MA 01 course "Basic technology of
running gear "

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES
Method active, exercises, work in subgroups and practical
work in Workshop.

DURATION: 2 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 10/ EN
COLD TIMING ON CYLINDRICAL SEAT

TARGET AUDIENCE
Operators or mechanical technicians.

GOALS
At the end of the training, the trainee will be able to
capture an element by the cold setting method with
diagram, respecting the prescriptions of maintenance. DURATION: 3,5 Days

PROGRAM
PREREQUISITES • Know how to identify the constituent elements of an
assembly (wheel, disc)
• Verified visual acuity • Know how to check the compatibility of the components
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience in the activity before wedging (construction and manufacturing criteria,
• Have followed IFF MA 01 training "Basic technology geometry, calculation of tightening and clamping force
of running gear “. • Assemble the elements (the steps of preparation, positioning
the unbalances, running a wedging
• Analyze and validate a calibration diagram
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Check an axle mounted with the appropriate tools (know
the dimensional readings to be carried out after setting)
Exercises, practical work, site visit, discussions of • Identify the good practices of a calibration and and the
experience and practices, demonstration bodies, risks which may lead to non-conformity.
videos.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 44/ EN
BEARING PARTS ( Module for managers)

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Managers and supervisors of rolling stock maintenance. • Master the regulatory and normative arsenal framework
• Explain the Rolling Stock axle maintenance policy
• Master the architecture of the axle maintenance
GOALS documentation
• Explain the different roles and stresses of the wheelset
• Contribute to the technical leadership of managers in under a vehicle in service
the field of Rolling Stock; • Master the terminology and the role of each of the
• Become aware of the need for rigorous behavior in components of a wheelset
areas affecting the safety of railway operations; • Understand the interactions with the Infrastructure
• Ensure compliance maintenance of bearing parts • Understand the technical nature of the axle product
operations to ensure safe railway operations; • Exchange technical information with the technicians
• Ensure compliance with training plans for their staff; • Identify the main defects on an axle (axle, wheels,
• Be driven by a continuous improvement dynamic. gearboxes).

PREREQUISITES
Hold a management position (supervisor or manager)
related to the maintenance of rolling elements.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES
Educational demonstrators, videos, a railway axle,
tools necessary for the practical part, trainee training
document.

DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA14 / EN
ULTRASONIC TESTING (UT), LEVEL 1, AXLE
APPLICATION

TARGET AUDIENCE
• Operators
• Non-Destructive Testing Managers

GOALS
Understand the purposes of non-destructive testing and know
PROGRAM
how to perform ultrasonic testing of axles.
• Master the knowledge related to axle maintenance and
know the faults encountered in maintenance;
PREREQUISITES • Determine the principles, purposes and limits of non-
destructive testing;
• Visual acuity checked; • Understand and implement the technique by transmission,
• Have a minimum of 3 months experience in the running reflection and resonance;
gear business; • Operate ultrasound devices, know how to calibrate them
• Have followed the IFF MA01 "Basic technology of running (distance, sensitivity); Know how to probe an axle by
gear" training. atheizing a straight probe (control of rolling tables);
• Understand the physical phenomena involved in
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES ultrasound tests;
• Know how to probe an axle on an oblique path (use a
• Training combining theory and practice in a workshop prism, respect the positioning, know the principles of a
equipped with several ultrasonic test stands for the axles, all study of trajectories, search for beginnings following an
standard equipment and fittings will be used during the END sheet);
training. • Know the oblique soundings in combined routes;
• Know how to probe an organ by automatic phased array
control (immersion controls).
DURATION: 3 Weeks

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA15/ EN
MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING
(MT),LEVEL 1, EXAMINATION
TARGET AUDIENCE
Operators / Non-Destructive Testing Managers.

GOALS PROGRAM
Understand the purposes of Non-Destructive Testing and know • Understand the purposes of Non-Destructive Testing
how to carry out a magnetic particle test of an axle. and more generally the purposes of rolling stock
maintenance;
PREREQUISITES • Understand the notions of magnetism, know the
different ways of creating a magnetic field, know how
Visual acuity verified, have a minimum of 3 months to characterize this field;
experience in the running gear activity; • Implement all the operations to carry out the magnetic
Have followed IFF MA01 "Basic technology of running gear" particle inspection of the axles;
training. • Perform a magnetic particle test of an axle;
• Check, adjust, calibrate the devices and perform the
tests according to the rules of use (lighting, checking
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES liquors, surface conditions, field intensity, etc.);
• Magnetic particle examination of an axle shaft or
Training combining theory and practice in a workshop wheel, and detection of axle faults regardless of
equipped with several magnetic particle test stands with axles position;
with characteristic defects. All standard equipment and • Interpret, evaluate the results and record the survey
devices will be used during the training. sheets (fault reports);
• Apply the health and safety rules related to the risks
inherent to the equipment and products used.
DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA16/ EN
PENETRANT TESTING ( PT)- LEVEL 1

TARGET AUDIENCE
Operators / Non-Destructive Testing Managers.

GOALS PROGRAM
Perform a penetrant test, understand the purpose of Non- • Determine the purposes of non-destructive testing and have
Destructive Testing as well as the physico-chemical sufficient knowledge in the field of maintenance of railway
phenomena implemented in PT. components and structures;
• Know the manufacturing processes and the behavior of
PREREQUISITES materials, and the different non-destructive testing methods;
• Know the main physico-chemical phenomena involved in
• Visual acuity verified, have a minimum of 3 months PT;
experience in the running gear activity; • Know the equipment, products and the main procedures
• Have followed IFF MA01 "Basic technology of running gear" necessary for PT, be able to implement all the operations
training. prior to PT;
• Put into practice the different PT techniques (interpret the
procedure, prepare the surfaces, apply the developer);
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Detect and classify faults, know how to record the results of
the checks carried out;
Training combining theory and practice in a workshop • Apply the health and safety rules related to the risks inherent
equipped with several test stands by penetrant testing on to the equipment and products used.
railway parts.
All standard equipment and devices will be used during the
training.

DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 17/ EN
EXAMINATION BY PENETRANT TESTING OF ORGANS AND STRUCTURES
LEVEL 2

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Non-Destructive Testing Managers. • Understand the purpose of NDT and its evaluation context
(organization, documents, facilities...);
• Distinguish the different metallurgical defects affecting
GOALS organs and structures according to their elaboration and
use;
• Establish operating procedures for penetrant testing • Know the physico-chemical phenomena involved in
• Direct and provide specific technical assistance to penetrant testing, be able to describe simply the principle
Penetrant Testing operators (level 1). of penetrant testing;
• Detect anomalies during the tests and verifications during
the phases related to the light phenomena (grading and
PREREQUISITES photometric units, photometric spectrum...);
• Use the tools and accessories during a study in order to
• Visual acuity checked, one year as Penetrant Testing draw up a test sheet;
Operator; • Classify the different penetrant testing ranges and to
• To have attended d the IFF MA 16 training "Penetrant propose a method for the elaboration of a test sheet
Testing of Organs and Structures - Level 1". according to the characteristics of the organ to be tested;
• List the necessary products, implement the operations to
be carried out during the test and define the illumination
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES conditions to draw up a test sheet.

• Training combining theory and practical application

in a workshop equipped with several penetrant
testing stands on railway parts.
• All standard equipment and apparatus will be used
during the training.

DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 18/ EN
ULTRASONIC EXAMINATION OF ORGANS AND STRUCTURES - LEVEL 2

TARGET AUDIENCE
Non-Destructive Testing Managers.

GOALS
• Establish ultrasonic inspection procedures;
• Guide and advise ultrasonic operators effectively
(level 1). PROGRAM
• Have sufficient knowledge for the training (assessment of
PREREQUISITES knowledge as an ultrasonic operator level 1)
• Know and understand the principles and purposes of non-
Visual acuity checked, minimum 3 months experience destructive testing and basic metallurgical phenomena;
in ultrasonic inspection; • Identify the possibilities and limits of NDT according to the
Have completed the IFF MA 14 "Ultrasonic Examination, cases and quote the principles of safety of operation;
Axle Application-Level 1" course • Define the different defects contained in the parts
according to their manufacture, use or maintenance of the
rolling stock;
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Understand the physical phenomena related to wave
propagation (repeat basic mathematics);
Training combining theory and practical application in • Explain and demonstrate the consequences of the
a workshop equipped with several ultrasonic axle transport of energy on an ultrasonic wave in one medium or
testing stands. All standard equipment and apparatus on its passage through a second medium;
will be used during the training. • Use straight or oblique soundings to control wheels or axles;
• Set up the means to produce ultrasound using natural
piezoelectric pellets;
DURATION: 13,5 days • Be able to detect anomalies in a work situation.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 19/ EN
MAGNETOSCOPIC EXAMINATION LEVEL 2

TARGET AUDIENCE
Non-Destructive Testing Managers.

GOALS
• Know how to carry out magnetic particle
examinations (level 1);
• Lead and assist level 1 MT technicians. PROGRAM
• Know and understand the principles and purposes of non-
destructive testing, to appreciate its possibilities and
PREREQUISITES limitations;
• Define the different defects contained in the parts
• Visual acuity checked, minimum experience of one according to their manufacture, their use and the
year as a MT operator. maintenance of the rolling stock;
• Must have completed the IFF MA 15 "Axle • Know the physical phenomena involved in magnetic
Examination - Level 1" course. particle testing;
• Know the influence of currents on MT;
• Choose and implement the most suitable equipment for a
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES MT test;
• Set up the most suitable lighting conditions for magnetic
• This training combines theory and practical particle inspection;
experience in a workshop equipped with several MT • Know how to interpret the results of the inspection in the
test stands with axles and other railway parts with event of doubt on the part of the MT operator and to know
characteristic defects. how to decide what action to take;
• All standard equipment and apparatus will be used • Write and structure a test sheet from a previously established
during the training. specification.

DURATION: 9 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 21 / EN
BRAKE SYSTEM FOR RAILWAYS
TARGET AUDIENCE
DURATION: 4,5 DAYS
Brake maintenance technicians, brake maintenance
team leaders.

GOALS
• Understand the principle of the braking system and
its importance in rail transport, identify the different
brake components and their integration into the
braking system, understand the physical PROGRAM
phenomena involved in braking.

• Know the role of braking, the different types of braking

PREREQUISITES and the role of braking equipment;
• Describe the operation of the brake and the air
Have a minimum of 3 months experience in the field of production system;
equipment maintenance. • Know the physical phenomena involved;
• Know the operation of a UIC distributor and an AAR
distributor;
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Know the operation of a mechanic's valve;
• Describe how the anti-anxiety overload works
• Training combining theory and practice in a brake • Reconstruct a brake system by identifying the different
workshop equipped with several complete and operating states;
functional pneumatic models using all the • Know the principle of definition of braked masses.
components of a brake system.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 22 /EN
DESCRIPTION OF THE BRAKING SYSTEMS COMMON TO ALL
ROLLING STOCK

TARGET AUDIENCE
Brake maintenance technicians, brake maintenance team
leaders.

GOALS
Knowing how to perform and interpret a brake test and
understand the detailed operation of a distributor and a DURATION: 4,5 Days
mechanic's valve.

PROGRAM
PREREQUISITES
• Have a minimum of 3 months experience in the field of • Understand the general operation of the mechanic's valve (with
equipment maintenance. manipulation on a model);
• Have taken the IFF MA 21 course "Initiation to the brake • Know how the distributors work (SW4, C3W, Oerlikon Est3D, Est4D
system". and AAR);
• Know the operation of the modern mechanic's valve, type PBA;
• Perform and interpret a brake test;
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Know the different stages of the brake operation through
manipulations on models and several examples of graphic
• Training combining theory and practice in a brake bands;
workshop equipped with several complete and • Know how to read and interpret a graphic tape or a brake test
functional pneumatic models using all the components report.
of a brake system.

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 23/ EN
TECHNOLOGY OF BEARINGS UNITS

TARGET AUDIENCE
Maintenance technicians of running gear (rolling stock).

GOALS
• Locate and understand the operating principle of
running gear;
• Know the monitoring pattern of an axle and carry out PROGRAM
dimensional readings.
• Locate and understand the role of the various
stakeholders in the axle maintenance;
PREREQUISITES • Understand the different roles of the axle under the
vehicle and the resulting constraints:
Visual acuity checked, have a technology mechanical • Understand the role of each of the constituent elements
degree or equivalent, with minimal experience of 6 of a gear box and know the different types of axles,
months in the field. wheels, boxes and their components;
• Understand the general structure of the documents (axle
maintenance);
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Carry out dimensional readings of an axle using the
Exercises, practical work (measurements), group work measuring equipment: internal face gap gauge, device
and exchange of good practices ... for measuring the profile comparator;
• Have basic knowledge of metrology;
• Describe the monitoring framework of an axle
• Understand the reasons for quality management for
running gear.
DURATION: 4,5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 27/ EN
BRAKE SYSTEM FOR FREIGHT TRAINS
TARGET AUDIENCE
Brake maintenance technicians and team leaders.
DURATION: 4,5 DAYS

GOALS
• Understand the principle of the Freight equipment
braking system;
• Identify the various components linked to braking
adapted to the load;
• Make the necessary adjustments.

PREREQUISITES
PROGRAM
• Have a minimum of one year experience in the field
of equipment maintenance;
• Have followed the IFF MA-21 and IFF MA22 modules. • Know the braking role linked to freight equipment
• Describe the function of braking adapted to the load
• Know the brake linkage adjustment mode
• Be able to detect anomalies
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Know how to use the MTTA brake test mobile device.

Training combining theory and practice in a brake

workshop equipped with several complete and
functional pneumatic models using all the
components of the brake system.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 46/ EN
BRAKE FOR “GENERAL MOTORS” LOCOMOTIVES

TARGET AUDIENCE
Brake maintenance technicians, managers brake
maintenance team.

GOALS
• Understand the principle of the hardware braking
system GM locomotives
• Identify the different organs linked to the braking of
these locomotives
• Know how to put GM locomotives into the vehicle DURATION: 4,5 Days

PREREQUISITES PROGRAM
• Have at least one year's experience in the field of • Reminder of the roles of the braking system components
hardware maintenance • Know the role and operation of the pressure J 1
• Have followed the IFF MA 21 and IFF MA 22 modules • Know the role and operation of the mechanic 26 C
• Know the role and operation of the distributor 26 F
• Integrate the different components into a brake circuit
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Know how to put in the vehicle

Training combining theory and practice in a workshop

brake equipped with several pneumatic models
complete and functional implementing all brake system
components.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 29 / EN
Power electronics module, technology and maintenance
(theoretical part)
DURATION: 4,5 DAYS
TARGET AUDIENCE
• Electrical Operator
• Electrical Manager

GOALS
• Understand the principles of electrical systems
Filters, power components, static converters;
• Maintenance and safety of power circuits.
PROGRAM
PREREQUISITES • Understand the working principle of Filters;
• Analyze the details of each power component;
• A minimum of 3 months experience in the field of • Understand the operation of the different generations of
equipment maintenance. rectifiers;
• Have taken the MA 40 training. • know how mixed bridges work;
• Understand how the different generations of choppers
work;
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Understand the operation of the different generations of
inverters;
Training combining theories and practical • Reminder of safety rules;
applications in a room equipped with the power • Post mortem analysis and diagnosis;
units of the Engines, and educational models. • Procedure for replacing power components;
• Studies of diagrams, and Manipulations on models.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 40 / EN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING MODULE

TARGET AUDIENCE
Maintenance operators having to occupy a
workstation for troubleshooting the electrical circuits of
Rolling Stock.

GOALS
Apply the troubleshooting methodology
recommended for the Hardware function in the
field of electrical troubleshooting operations.

PREREQUISITES PROGRAM
Agents with knowledge in the electrical field. • Generic troubleshooting methodology reminders
• Electrical reminders
• Reading diagrams
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • Defects on electrical circuits
• Troubleshooting on models
Exercises, practical troubleshooting work on models,
pair work and exchange of good practices.

DURATION: 9 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 41/ EN
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS

TARGET AUDIENCE EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES

Technician (Bac level or above) Schematics interactive and technical simulations.

GOALS PROGRAM
• Presentation of the context and challenges of training.
• Build the business reasoning of the convenience store • Analyze the troubleshooting process and steps.
(acquire a mental know-how, a technique of research
and problem solving, a methodology common to all • Final synthesis.
type of diagnosis
•Develop a problem-solving technique (logical
progression
•Know how to implement the diagnostic methodology
•Complies with basic maintenance reflexes and
business-related actions unrelated to a machine, a
technique, or one technology in particular
•Search collector compiler all information useful to
refine the diagnosis
•Record traceability information by having awareness of
the need to make recordings of quality.

PREREQUISITES
Knowing how to read, understand and use
documentation, diagram (electronic, mechanical).
DURATION: 3Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.8 / EN
RAILWAY ELECTRICAL RISK TRAINING - THEORY
PROGRAM
TARGET AUDIENCE
Operators/technicians of the material domain having • Electric quantities and voltages;
to justify a railway electrical qualification. • Dangers of electric current and its effects on the human
body;
• Appropriate collective and individual protective
equipment;
GOALS • First aid to be given to victims of electrical accidents;
• Acquire all of the general theoretical principles • General principles of prevention to be applied during an
essential to the prevention of electrical risk. electrical operation;
• Know the principles of electrical lockout of a • General principles of prevention to be applied in the
machine or industrial equipment. event of deterioration of an insulation;
• Know the instructions relating to first aid to be • Different operations, roles and content of an
given to victims of an electrical accident. accreditation title
• Requirements of the authorization concerned.

PREREQUISITES
Have knowledge of electrical installations.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES

• Active teaching method, exercises, group work and

exchange of good practices, videos.

DURATION: 9 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA13 / EN
EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES INITIATION SESSION
TARGET AUDIENCE
Newly hired executives in fields relating to rolling stock
(studies, engineering, maintenance, etc.).

GOALS
Master the principles governing the technical and
technological choices of rolling stock.

PREREQUISITES
Understand the role of rolling stock maintenance in the
overall environment of railway operations by having already
completed an integration course or customer service
oriented training.
PROGRAM
EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES • State the issues and challenges of all technical disciplines
intrinsic to railway rolling stock;
Conferences on rolling stocks principles led by internationally • Define the principles governing technical and technological
recognized rail experts. choices;
• Determine the particularities applied to the railway sector;
• Control changes.
DURATION: 9 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Skills assessment acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.2 / EN
DISCOVERY OF RAILWAY TECHNOLOGIES

TARGET AUDIENCE EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES

New technicians hired in the Hardware Maintenance • Active approach: Brainstorming, affirmative approach:
Department for the following functions: videos and exposed,
• Workshop maintenance technician • Participatory approach: group work and exchange of good
• Logistics service agent practices, videos.
• Supply service agent • Interrogative approach: questioning
• Maintenance management technician

PROGRAM
GOALS
• Global rail-guided transport system technology: electric /
• Situate the company in its environment socio- thermal traction, tracks, materials, Safety of the Railway
economic, institutional, competitive, etc… Operation.
• Position yourself as an actor within the company and • Presentation of the rolling stock
its entity; • Configuration management: what is the configuration
• Identify the different sub-systems, integrated into the installed rolling stock and why install it.
global “train” system; • Industrial logistics: principles of the MAT logistics system,
• Explain the policy and issues of maintenance of the general organization of supplies.
material, the concepts of the organization of • Participatory innovation: definition and principles
maintenance, the need to apply the rules that arise; • Intellectual property: principles and policy
• Explain the rules and present the necessary tools to
maintenance management.
DURATION: 3 Days

PREREQUISITES
Agent with a technician diploma, completed with an
internship observation at the industrial maintenance
workshops of the rolling stock.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.3
Introduction to Quality, Safety, Security, Safety of Railway
Operations, Environment (Q3SE)
TARGET AUDIENCE
Maintenance and logistics operators in a rolling stock
maintenance facility.

GOALS
• Get involved in the continuous improvement process.
• Measure the importance of compliance with the activities
related to the safety and railway operation.
• Act with aim of preventing occupational risks.
• Be an actor and driving force in the company's safety
approach. PROGRAM
• Be an actor and driving force in the company's
environmental approach. • Appropriation of the Q3SE approach in a cross cutting way,
• Safety of railway operations.
• Personnel safety and Human Factors.
Environment.
PREREQUISITES •
• Safety.
• Have at least a 6 months 'experience. • Quality.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES DURATION: 4 Days

Participative approach, group work and exchange of
good practices, videos.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.4/ EN
Application of Maintenance Rules

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Rolling stock maintenance agents. • The equipment maintenance policy, including the
organization of maintenance.
• Its challenges, including those of the Rolling stock
GOALS production System.
• Implementation of maintenance (role of the different
• Select and apply a maintenance document and actors), the feedback and its consequences in terms of
those referred to, in order to guarantee the training, evolution of maintenance rules and modifications.
conformity of carried out operations. • Dismantling, assessment and reassembly of a repairable
• Fill in the documents relating to the traceability of a part of the equipment, e.g a shock absorber (or
maintenance operation. equivalent).
• Propose and justify the evolution of a maintenance • Use of the identification labels for repairable parts of the
rule. Equipment and presentation of the traceability sheets.

PREREQUISITES
To have followed the IFF MA 30.01 training.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES
Exercises, practical work, group work and exchange of
good practices, videos.
The equipment maintenance policy and in particular
the organization of maintenance.

DURATION: 3 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.5 / EN
BOLTED ASSEMBLIES - TIGHTENING TESTS

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Operators and Equipment Maintenance Manager. • Apply tightening methodologies to achieve quality
assemblies
• List the types and conditions of assembly, the methods of
GOALS tightening, control techniques and the use of the
corresponding tools
Understand the purposes of bolted joints and know how • Describe the main characteristics of the different elements
to make quality screwed assemblies. constituting the assembly
• Apply the golden rules of screwed assemblies
• Be proactive in case of detection of no-conformity

PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge with an experience of a year (at
least) in the mechanical field.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES

Training combining theory and practice in a workshop

equipped with standard tools and equipment to carry
out the training.

DURATION: 2 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.6 / EN
MECHANICAL TECHNIQUE

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Rolling stock maintenance technicians. • Integrate basic safety rules in the workshop
• Explain the structure of a plan
• Apply the rules of technical drawing
• Identify the tools necessary for the realization and
GOALS measurement of machined parts
• Identify the different types of screws
To be able to use the basic knowledge of mechanical. • Extract from the plans the information necessary for
• production of parts
• Make a mechanical part
• Tracing, drilling, tapping, Threading, Deburring
PREREQUISITES • Implement the necessary tools
• Apply company standards (5s)
“Have general knowledge in mechanics (BTEC Higher
Diploma / Diploma Advanced Technician).

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES
Active teaching method, Practical work in the
workshop, videos ...

DURATION: 6 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 30.7 / EN
Stripping – Crimping - Wiring and Low Measurement voltage

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Maintenance Operators having to occupy a function • Crimp connections for lugs, clips, extensions and ferrules,
concerning interventions on electrical circuits of the crimping connector contacts electrical wiring
Rolling stock. • Stripping definition, vocabulary, tools, risks of poor stripping
Crimping definition, vocabulary, risks of a bad crimping
• Wiring definition, realization and control of a connection
GOALS Perform electrical measurements (low diagram voltage)
potential difference, Intensity and resistance.
• Carry out stripping, crimping and cabling
recommended for the Railway equipment function
• Appropriate technical documentation and carry out
electrical measurements (low voltage diagram)

PREREQUISITES
None.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES

Exercises, practical work on the various operations

(crimping, wiring and low measurement tension), sub-
group work and exchange of good practice.
DURATION: 5 Days

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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 IFF MA 52/ EN
Integration of new recruits (Rolling stock Technician)

TARGET AUDIENCE PROGRAM

Young recruits with technician, specialized technician or • Railway environment: organization and technology of
higher level. rolling stock
• Maintenance of rolling stock: maintenance policy and
different types of maintenance (preventive, corrective and
GOALS modular)
• Discover the railway environment, organization and • Rolling Stock Technology : Description and Operation
technology of rolling stock • Different series of equipment and describe the principles
• Identify the different series of rolling stock and governing technical and technological choices
describe the principles governing technical and • Principles of Safety, Security, Reliability and Availability of
technological choices as well as the preventive rolling stock.
maintenance policy for rolling stock.
• To know the principles of Safety, Security, Reliability,
Availability of rolling stock

PREREQUISITES
• Immersion in a facility and discovery of the railway
environment.

EDUCATIONAL MODALITIES
Exercises, practical work, group work and exchange of
good practices, videos.
The equipment maintenance policy and in particular
DURATION: 5 Days
the organization of maintenance.

•Level 2 assessment: Assessment of skills acquired at the end of training Yes

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