What’s the focus of the S&C Refurbishment course?
This course focuses on the life extension of existing switch and crossing units. It addresses how to assess what can be retained, what must be replaced, and how to deliver refurbishment interventions that improve performance without full renewal. It reflects the growing need to make existing assets last longer, especially where funding for new installations is limited.

Who should attend the S&C Refurbishment course?
The course is ideal for engineers, project teams, and delivery managers involved in specifying, planning, or delivering refurbishment works. It is especially relevant for those working in roles where renewal is not an option and effective life-extension is the objective. Delegates should have a working knowledge of S&C principles.

How does the S&C Refurbishment course differ from the Advanced S&C Systems Engineering course?
This S&C Refurbishment course is focused on extending the life of existing assets and equipping teams with the correct knowledge to plan effectively for upgrading S&C.

By contrast, the Advanced Systems Engineering course focuses on achieving better points reliability by promoting systems thinking between the track and signalling departments. It goes deeper into fault investigation and design considerations and is better suited for those tackling root causes and strategic reliability.

Is prior S&C experience required?
A working knowledge of S&C is expected. If S&C refurbishment is a key part of your role, this is the course for you, whether or not you work in asset management, maintenance, works delivery, supply chain or renewals! Delegates should be familiar with how S&C functions and be ready to engage with component-level decision-making. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop specialist leadership skills in effective S&C refurbishment.

Do I need to have attended any other PWI courses first?

Many people attend our Track Engineering Diploma as well as this course; however, there are no formal pre-requisites for this course.

We do recommend you attend this course before our Advanced S&C Systems Engineering Course.

Where can the S&C Refurbishment course take me?

Our delegates attend the S&C Refurbishment course as a CPD development opportunity and often use it as evidence of deeper engineering learning to support Professional Registration (IEng/CEng) applications. This course is also valuable for engineering professionals looking to enhance their skills and move into more senior roles.

What kind of challenges does the S&C Refurbishment course address?
Refurbishment often requires a different mindset and skillset than full renewal or routine maintenance, yet it’s sometimes delivered by teams without specific experience in component-level refurbishment. This course addresses that gap. It focuses on what effective refurbishment looks like in practice, including how to assess component condition, align scopes with performance goals, and avoid common pitfalls in delivery. 

Please find full course details and book your place on our dedicated course page.