EAL Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Competence

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Identify the requirements for site briefings to include safety arrangements, nature of work, hazards associated with the site, extent of safe working limits, emergency arrangements, welfare arrangements, PPE requirements, whom they will need to report to while on site and limits of personal responsibility.
• Adhere to and follow site access requirements for receiving safety briefings and personal safety.
• Identify all the types of documentation that applies to access requirements, including signing in and off site register, site briefing attendance, site access authorisation card, personal track safety certificate and track visitor permit.
• Follow the relevant instructions in line with safe access procedure.
• Adhere to site requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safely footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection and safety harnesses.
• Follow directions from competent personnel.
• Identify the hazards and risks related to electrified lines, radial loaded and tensioned lines, limited clearances, moving machinery (such as road rail vehicles (RRV’s), lifting and moving equipment and overloaded plant and equipment.
• Carry out on site activities within the limits of their personal authority.
• Report any instances where on site activities cannot be achieved or where there are safety issues outside the planned schedule.
• Comply with all the recording, reporting and escalation procedures including emergency procedures and standard reporting procedures associated with projects.
• Complete relevant records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person.
• Describe the specific requirements of safety issues surrounding construction site access (such as moving machinery, working plant and equipment, electrified lines, hazards associated with OLE systems, awareness of working at height and how they can differ at each site of work).
• List the technical terminology associated with construction sites and how that applies to the safe access to the site.
• Describe the documentation associated with access to OLE construction sites.
• Describe the requirements for signing in and off site.
• Describe the purpose of the briefing by the site access controller before gaining access.
• Describe what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety is maintained during the work.
• Describe what procedures need to be followed for visitors to the construction site.
• Describe how to avoid personal injury during the work.
• Describe how the construction activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• State how the OLE is designed to function under normal operating conditions.
• State what each of the component parts contribute to the overall operation of the OLE system.
• List what terminology and methods are used to identify OLE and describe operational status of the equipment.
• State the recording, reporting lines and escalation procedures.
• Describe the industry protocols relating to communication of important safety information.
• Describe what the limits of their own responsibility/authority are and whom they should report to if they have a problem they cannot resolve.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Identify the requirements for site briefings
• Adhere to and follow site access requirements
• Identify all the types of documentation that applies to access requirements
• Follow the relevant instructions in line with safe access procedure
• Adhere to site requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow directions from competent personnel
• Identify the hazards and risks
• Carry out on site activities within the limits of their personal authority
• Report any instances where on site activities cannot be achieved or where there are safety issues outside the planned schedule
• Comply with all the recording, reporting and escalation procedures
• Complete relevant records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures, following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site, including prompt reporting to the relevant person(s) related to access to site locations
• Identify the area of work and the components/equipment which is to be adjusted and adjust signalling equipment
• Source and interpret the appropriate documentation and operating specifications for the equipment being adjusted to ensure that the adjustment complies with requirements
• Identify and correctly use the relevant tools, test equipment and measuring instruments as applicable to the equipment being maintained
• Carry out adjustments as applicable to the equipment being maintained and within the limits of own authority
• Carry out the required adjustments in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Confirm that the adjusted components/equipment meet the required operating specification
• Complete the relevant integrity checks in line with your organisation's procedures
• Identify, evaluate and report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where there are identified defects outside the required adjustments
• Identify and report any defects promptly, and agree a suitable course of action with the relevant person(s)
• Identify relevant authorisation changes, where urgent action is required, these may include the extension of possessions or the setting up of additional protection arrangements
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority
• Use alternative authorised adjustment practices where existing instructions are insufficient
• Identify the need for independent testing where required
• Observe sufficient operations of the components and equipment to confirm it is functioning correctly
• Maintain documentation in accordance with your organisation's procedures and pass it to the appropriate people

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures, following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, from the following as applicable to the work location and activities: organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations, PPE
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site, including prompt reporting to the relevant person(s) related to access to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as telecoms box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures
• Identify the area of work and the components/equipment which is to be adjusted and adjust two of the following types of telecoms equipment: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, switches and systems (such as telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, other industry specific telecoms equipment
• Source and interpret the appropriate documentation and operating specifications for the equipment being adjusted to ensure that the adjustment complies with one of the following: infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, TMTH, other industry specific telecoms standards/specifications
• Identify and correctly use the relevant tools, test equipment and measuring instruments as applicable to the equipment being maintained: power tools, hand tools, torque wrenches, wire and cable strippers, IDC tools (such as punch down tool), crimping tools, multi-meters, adjustment equipment, measuring equipment, alignment equipment, test equipment, other specific telecoms maintenance tools/equipment
• Carry out adjustments as applicable to the equipment being maintained and within the limits of your own authority: electrical measurements and adjustments, electronic measurements and adjustments, mechanical measurements and adjustments, other specific telecoms adjustment activity
• Carry out the required adjustments in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Confirm that the adjusted components/equipment meet the required operating specification
• Complete the relevant integrity checks in line with your organisation's procedures
• Identify, evaluate and report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where there are identified defects outside the required adjustments
• Identify and report any defects promptly, and agree a suitable course of action with the relevant person(s)
• Identify relevant authorisation changes, where urgent action is required, these may include the extension of possessions or the setting up of additional protection arrangements
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority
• Use alternative authorised adjustment practices where existing instructions are insufficient
• Identify the need for independent testing where required
• Observe sufficient operations of the components and equipment to confirm it is functioning correctly
• Maintain documentation in accordance with your organisation's procedures to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and adhere to the system.
• Confirm the resources required for the railway electrification engineering activities.
• Ensure sufficient resources are available to complete the activities.
• Ensure resource information and documentation is up-to-date and in line with own organisation’s procedures.
• Allocate resources efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Monitor the use of resources to ensure they are being used effectively.
• Identify when changes to the planned use of resources may occur.
• Deal with actual and projected changes to the planned use of resources promptly and effectively.
• Advise the appropriate person(s) where changes to resources have occurred or are likely to occur, and explain the implications involved.
• Ensure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of the resources.
• Record details of the use of resources, including where appropriate any changes that have occurred.
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation.
• List the types of resources available for railway electrification engineering activities.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for ensuring sufficient resources are available.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for allocating resources effectively.
• Describe how to source and interpret information and document systems relating to the engineering activity.
• Describe how to source and interpret the required documentation on resources.
• Explain the types of problems that can occur when allocating resources and how these problems can be overcome.
• Explain how the planned use of resources could alter and the implications that may follow.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for effective monitoring of resources.
• Describe own organisation’s procedures for the care and use of resources.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for communicating a change to resource allocation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times.
• Allocate and monitor resources for one of the following signalling engineering activities: installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, or other industry specific signalling activity.
• Identify and confirm the resources required and ensure sufficient resources are available as applicable to the signal engineering activities: documentation (current and appropriate), tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable), materials, replacement equipment and consumables, communications equipment, personnel (total required and competence), or access arrangements.
• Confirm information relating to resources is accurate and up to date for one of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as: signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as: track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Identify when changes to the planned use of resources may occur.
• Take prompt and effective action to deal with actual and predicted change to the planned use of resources.
• Advise the appropriate personnel where changes to resources have occurred or are likely to occur and the implications involved.
• Take action to ensure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of the resources.
• Accurately record details on the use of resources including where appropriate any changes that have occurred.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the types of resources available.
• Explain the different methods and techniques used for ensuring sufficient resources.
• Explain the different methods and techniques for allocating resources.
• Explain how to source and interpret information and document systems relating to the engineering activity and the resources required.
• Explain the types of problems that can occur when allocating resources and how these problems can be overcome.
• Explain how the planned use of resources could alter and the implications that may follow.
• Describe the methods and techniques used for effective monitoring of resources.
• Explain organisational procedures for the care and use of resources.
• Explain organisational procedures for communicating a change to resource allocation.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and approved organisational procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility in relation to allocating and monitoring resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with their organisation's procedures.
• Ensure sufficient resources are available for permanent way engineering activities.
• Ensure resource information and documentation is up-to-date and in line with own organisation’s procedures.
• Monitor the use of resources for permanent way engineering activities.
• Identify when changes to the planned use of resources may occur.
• Take prompt action to deal with actual and predicted changes to the planned use of resources.
• Advise the appropriate person(s) where changes to resources have occurred or are likely to occur and the implications involved.
• Make sure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of the resources.
• Record details on the use of resources including where appropriate any changes that have occurred.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including people (skilled and unskilled).
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including plant.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including equipment.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including materials.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including time.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including transportation.
• Describe the types of resources available for permanent way engineering activities including permits and legal documentation.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for resource planning including computerised methods.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for resource planning including diagrammatic methods.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for resource planning including the use of estimating tools.
• Explain how to obtain up-to-date information on engineering activities and the resources required.
• Explain how to source and interpret the information and document systems as approved by own organisation.
• Describe the types of problems that can occur when obtaining resources and how these problems can be overcome.
• Explain how the planned use of resources could alter and the implications that may follow.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for effective monitoring of resources.
• Explain own organisation’s procedures for the care and use of resources, including tools and equipment identification and calibration.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for effective communication including the appropriate method for communicating changes, including, when a plan may need changing.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by own organisation.
• Describe the likely impact of the activity on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work on the activity.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times.
• Allocate and monitor resources for one of the following telecoms engineering activities: installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, or other industry specific telecoms activity.
• Identify and confirm the resources required and ensure sufficient resources are available as applicable to the telecoms engineering activities.
• Ensure sufficient resources are available, including documentation (current and appropriate), tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable), materials, replacement equipment and consumables, communications equipment, personnel (total required and competence), and access arrangements.
• Confirm information relating to resources is accurate and up to date for one of the following types of telecoms equipment: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, ETCS, switches and systems (such as: telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, or other industry specific telecoms equipment.
• Identify when changes to the planned use of resources may occur.
• Take prompt and effective action to deal with actual and predicted change to the planned use of resources.
• Advise the appropriate personnel where changes to resources have occurred or are likely to occur and the implications involved.
• Take action to ensure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of the resources.
• Accurately record details on the use of resources including where appropriate any changes that have occurred.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the types of resources available.
• Explain the different methods and techniques used for ensuring sufficient resources.
• Explain the different methods and techniques for allocating resources.
• Explain how to source and interpret information and document systems relating to the engineering activity and the resources required.
• Explain the types of problems that can occur when allocating resources and how these problems can be overcome.
• Explain how the planned use of resources could alter and the implications that may follow.
• Describe the methods and techniques used for effective monitoring of resources.
• Explain organisational procedures for the care and use of resources.
• Explain organisational procedures for communicating a change to resource allocation.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and approved organisational procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility in relation to allocating and monitoring resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Establish the weight of the load to be moved.
• Establish the characteristics of the load to be moved.
• Define the method and select suitable equipment to move the load.
• Assess the equipment to be used to confirm it is capable of moving the load safely.
• Establish a suitable route for moving the load minimising risk to people and property on site.
• Ensure that the load can be secured and protected before moving.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Ensure that you have the necessary test data on which to conduct the assessment.
• Carry out the assessment using all relevant data and approved methods.
• Check that the assessment provides clear and accurate information.
• Compare and analyse current performances and condition data with that from previous assessments.
• Identify and report the implications arising from the assessments.
• Record the results of the assessments in the appropriate format.
• Describe the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe how to access and interpret the relevant equipment operating and test specifications as approved by your organisation.
• Explain the methods and procedures for monitoring equipment including ensuring consistency of data retrieval.
• Explain how to analyse information received from equipment, including as appropriate, performing calculations.
• Outline the assessment methods and techniques as approved by your organisation and the manufacturer(s), including reading data, calculation and comparison.
• Describe how to source and interpret approved manuals and related information.
• Describe how and when the data and/or information received may be compromised.
• List the relevant reporting documentation and control procedures as approved by your organisation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by your organisation.
• Describe the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required work
• Confirm and agree what repairs or modifications are to be carried out to meet the specification
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and planning documentation during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as electricity, mechanical, air or fluids) during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the repair or modification area during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Repair or modify electrical circuits using approved techniques and procedures during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Apply safe working practices and procedures at all times during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Prepare the electrical circuit for the required repair or modification
• Carry out the system repair or modification using approved materials, methods and procedures
• Complete the repair or modification within the agreed timescale
• Carry out repairs or modifications of six of the following electrical circuits: single-phase power circuits, control systems and components, three-phase power circuits, direct current power circuits, wiring enclosures (such as conduit, trunking or tray work), traction motor control, luminaires, switchgear and distribution panels, or other specific electrical circuits
• Carry out five of the following activities: replacing cables, replacing connectors, replacing sockets, making changes to looms or circuits, changing or adding components to panels or sub-assemblies, changing the position or angle of breakout points, changing position of electrical units, adding or removing components from circuits, fitting new electrical circuits, changing the route of cables, removal of cables, adding further looms or circuits, addition of cables, repairing cables
• Carry out at six of the following processes: terminating cables, heat shrinking (devices and boots), bending and forming conduit, crimping (tags and pins), bending and forming trunking and wiring trays, fitting mounting trays, stripping cable insulation/protection, replacing cable insulation/protection, sealing and protecting cable connections, removing cable end fittings, fitting cable end fittings, making mechanical/screwed/clamped connections, extracting/inserting components, soldering and de-soldering, allocating identification markings
• Complete the repair or modification within the agreed timescale
• Ensure that the repaired or modified electrical circuit meets the specified operating conditions
• Produce accurate and complete records of all work carried out
• Produce repaired or modified electrical circuits in accordance with one of the following: organisational guidelines and codes of practice, equipment manufacturers' documents, engineering change documents, BS, ISO and/or BSEN standards, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s), documents such as technical procedures, vehicle maintenance instructions, vehicle overhaul instructions, workshop overhaul standards specifications
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
• Complete the relevant paperwork/records from one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job cards, permits to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign on/off procedures, maintenance log or report, company-specific documentation

What you'll be able to do

• Apply safe working practices and procedures when carrying out fault diagnosis on traction and rolling stock systems.
• Use appropriate diagnostic techniques and equipment to identify faults in traction and rolling stock systems.
• Analyse fault data and information to determine the root cause of the fault.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to aid in fault diagnosis.
• Isolate faulty components or systems for repair or replacement.
• Document the fault diagnosis process and findings accurately.
• Communicate fault information effectively to relevant personnel.
• Follow organisational procedures for reporting and resolving faults.
• Carry out fault diagnosis on a range of traction and rolling stock systems.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and work to the system
• Follow the relevant installation schedules and instructions to carry out the required activities
• Ensure that all equipment and components are free from damage
• Carry out the installation activities within the limits of own authority
• Carry out the installation activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Report any instances where the installation activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule
• Complete relevant records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person(s)
• Dispose of waste materials in line with own organisation’s procedures
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation
• Describe how to follow installation schedules and instructions that are approved by own organisation
• Describe the types of defects that could occur in equipment and components
• List own organisation’s methods and techniques for carrying out installation activities relevant to own role
• Describe the importance of carrying out installation activities in the specified sequence and agreed timescale
• Describe own organisation’s procedures for waste disposal
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work for the activity and work to the system
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules and instructions
• Carry out the maintenance activities within limits of own authority
• Identify instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned
• Take the relevant action where defects arise
• Report instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule
• Complete relevant maintenance records and pass to the appropriate person(s)
• Dispose of waste materials in line with the organisation’s procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work for the activity and work to the system.
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules and instructions.
• Carry out the maintenance activities within limits of own authority.
• Identify instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Take the relevant action where defects arise.
• Report instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Complete relevant maintenance records and pass to the appropriate person(s).
• Dispose of waste materials in line with the organisation’s procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work for the activity and adhere to the system.
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules and instructions for railway electrification equipment and components.
• Carry out the maintenance activities within the limits of own authority.
• Identify instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Take the relevant action where defects arise during maintenance activities.
• Report instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Complete relevant maintenance records and pass them to the appropriate person(s).
• Dispose of waste materials in line with the organisation’s procedures.
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation.
• Explain how to follow the organisation’s maintenance schedules and instructions.
• Explain methods and techniques for carrying out maintenance activities on railway electrification equipment and components.
• Explain the importance of carrying out maintenance activities in the specified sequence and agreed timescale.
• Explain the actions that can be taken when defects arise during maintenance.
• Explain the organisation’s procedures for waste disposal.
• Explain the organisation’s reporting lines and procedures.
• Explain the limits of own authority when carrying out maintenance activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work for the maintenance activity.
• Work within the established safe system of work.
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules and instructions.
• Carry out the maintenance activities within the limits of own authority.
• Identify instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met.
• Identify defects outside the planned maintenance schedule.
• Take the relevant action where defects arise during maintenance.
• Report instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met.
• Report identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Complete relevant maintenance records accurately.
• Pass completed maintenance records to the appropriate person(s).
• Dispose of waste materials in line with the organisation’s procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work for the maintenance activity.
• Work within the established safe system of work.
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules and instructions.
• Carry out the maintenance activities within the limits of own authority.
• Identify instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met.
• Identify defects outside the planned maintenance schedule.
• Take the relevant action where defects arise during maintenance.
• Report instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met.
• Report identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Complete relevant maintenance records accurately.
• Pass completed maintenance records to the appropriate person(s).
• Dispose of waste materials in line with the organisation’s procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Correctly set up and check-calibrate the equipment required for the monitoring being carried out.
• Plan and communicate the monitoring activities so as to minimise disruption to normal working.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Select the appropriate monitoring equipment for the intended purpose.
• Check the calibration of the monitoring equipment before use.
• Set up the monitoring equipment in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
• Check that the monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Carry out the monitoring activities, using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures at all times.
• Carry out the monitoring activities with the minimum disruption to normal activities.
• Use appropriate monitoring techniques to set up equipment protection systems, or predictive maintenance system monitoring techniques, on two of the following types of equipment: engines (such as coolant, temperature, emissions, oil), mechanical equipment (such as brakes, gearboxes, drivetrain, wheel sets, suspension, axle boxes), rotating electrical machinery (such as generators, traction motors), stationary electrical equipment (such as inverters, rectifiers, transformers, switchgear), emergency standby or alarm/warning systems and equipment, fluid power equipment (such as filters, cylinders, actuators, pumps, compressors, air receivers, accumulators), process controller (such as program controller, input/output interfacing, wiring/cabling, monitoring sensors), electrical components (such as batteries, power supplies, switchgear and distribution panels, control systems), environmental systems (such as air conditioning, ventilation, heating), or control systems (such as AWS, ATP,TPWS, ERTMS).
• Use two of the following monitoring methods: off-line/portable monitoring, protection monitoring, sampled monitoring, human sensory monitoring (sight, sound, touch, smell), or continuous monitoring.
• Use two of the following monitoring techniques: vibration analysis, pressure analysis, temperature analysis, voltage/current analysis, flow analysis, radio telemetry analysis, particle analysis, thickness analysis, crack detection analysis, specific gravity analysis, coolant analysis, oil analysis, leak detection analysis, corrosion detection, humidity analysis, environmental pollutant analysis, or other specific monitoring technique.
• Ensure that monitoring activities comply with one of the following: organisational guidelines and codes of practice, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s), or documents such as technical procedures, vehicle maintenance instructions, vehicle overhaul instructions, workshop overhaul standards specifications.
• Review the outcomes of the monitoring activities and take appropriate actions.
• Record the outcomes of the monitoring activities.
• Complete the relevant paperwork, to include one from the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job cards, predictive maintenance log or report, permit to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign on/off procedures, company-specific documentation, or electronic records.
• Describe the specific health and safety precautions to be applied during the monitoring procedure, and their effects on others.
• Describe the isolation and lock-off procedure or permit-to.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work in line with organisational procedures and work to the system.
• Follow all relevant diagrams and specifications when carrying out non-destructive testing of rails.
• Identify the type of tests to be carried out and the types of tools and equipment to be used.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated as required prior to use.
• Follow the appropriate procedures for use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests.
• Set up and carry out the tests using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales.
• Record the results of the tests in the appropriate format.
• Deal promptly with problems within own control and report those which cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan preventative planned maintenance activities on traction and rolling stock systems.
• Prepare for preventative planned maintenance activities on traction and rolling stock systems.
• Carry out preventative planned maintenance activities on traction and rolling stock systems.
• Identify and report any defects or deviations from planned maintenance schedules.
• Complete all necessary documentation relating to preventative planned maintenance activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures, following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, from the following as applicable to the work location and activities: organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations, PPE.
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site, including prompt reporting to the relevant person(s) related to access to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Locate and identify the component(s) to be removed.
• Source and interpret all relevant diagrams and specifications to ensure that removal complies with one of the following: infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, SMTH, other industry specific signal standards/specifications.
• Establish, and where appropriate, mark component(s) orientation for re-assembly.
• Ensure that any stored energy or substances are released safely and correctly.
• Label relevant wiring and components and note the configuration settings.
• Follow the required procedure for disconnection, when isolating the working area from other systems, disconnect the following connections applicable to the type of equipment: mechanical, soldered, IDC, optical, other specific type of termination/connection.
• Remove the required component(s) using approved procedures, tools and techniques and in a way that does not interfere with any operational railway systems.
• Remove components from two of the following types of signal equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, other industry specific signal equipment.
• Use approved/calibrated tools and equipment as applicable to the components being removed: power tools, hand tools, wire and cable strippers/cutters, IDC tools, termination tools, wrenches, soldering irons, manual handling equipment.
• Use authorised practices where existing instructions are insufficient.
• Take suitable precautions to prevent damage to component(s) during removal.
• Check the condition of the removed component(s) and record those that will require replacing.
• Provide appropriate electrostatic protection for electronic equipment, where applicable.
• Store or discard the removed component(s) in line with your organisation's procedures.
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with your organisation's procedures, complete one of the following: job card, SMTH, equipment logs and action report, company reporting procedures, other industry specific equipment records.
• Describe the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain how to locate and safely access the site.
• Explain how to locate and identify the equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Follow the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, including the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations and PPE.
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site.
• Promptly report any necessary changes to safety requirements to the relevant person(s) related to access to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as telecoms box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Locate and identify the component(s) to be removed.
• Source and interpret all relevant diagrams and specifications to ensure that removal complies with one of the following: infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, TMTH, or other industry specific telecoms standards/specifications.
• Establish, and where appropriate, mark component(s) orientation for re-assembly.
• Ensure that any stored energy or substances are released safely and correctly.
• Label relevant wiring and components and note the configuration settings.
• Follow the required procedure for disconnection, when isolating the working area from other systems.
• Disconnect the following connections applicable to the type of equipment: mechanical, soldered, IDC, optical, or other specific type of termination/connection.
• Remove the required component(s) using approved procedures, tools and techniques and in a way that does not interfere with any operational railway systems.
• Remove components from two types of telecoms equipment from the following: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, switches and systems (such as telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, or other industry specific telecoms equipment.
• Use approved/calibrated tools and equipment as applicable to the components being removed, including power tools, hand tools, wire and cable strippers/cutters, IDC tools, termination tools, wrenches, soldering irons, and manual handling equipment.
• Use authorised practices where existing instructions are insufficient.
• Take suitable precautions to prevent damage to component(s) during removal.
• Check the condition of the removed component(s) and record those that will require replacing.
• Provide appropriate electrostatic protection for electronic equipment, where applicable.
• Store or discard the removed component(s) in line with your organisation's procedures.
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with your organisation's procedures, including one of the following: job card, TMTH, equipment logs and action report, company reporting procedures, or other industry specific equipment records.
• Describe the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Follow the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, including the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations and PPE.
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site.
• Promptly report any necessary changes to safety requirements to the relevant person(s) related to access to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Source and interpret all relevant diagrams and specifications.
• Obtain all the required component(s) and ensure that they are in a suitable condition for replacement and fit for purpose.
• Check the replacement component(s) to ensure compliance with the required specification including confirming that the replacement component is compatible with the equipment/system.
• Take adequate precautions to prevent damage to component(s) during replacement, including electrostatic protection if applicable.
• Carry out the replacement of component(s) in the correct sequence using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Replace components from two of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Use approved/calibrated tools and equipment as applicable to the components being replaced, including power tools, hand tools, wire and cable strippers/cutters, IDC tools, termination tools, wrenches, soldering irons, and manual handling equipment.
• Ensure that authorised practices are used where existing instructions are insufficient.
• Ensure that the replacement is complete and that all components are free from damage including checking that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete.
• Connect the following connections as applicable to the equipment: mechanical, fluid power, electronic, soldered, IDC, optical, or other specific type of termination/connection.
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority.
• Make any necessary settings or adjustments to the component(s) to ensure they will function correctly.
• Complete the replacement integrity checks in accordance with appropriate standards and that the completed work is to specification, complying with one of the following: infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, SMTH, or other industry specific signalling standards/specifications.
• Observe sufficient operations of the asset to confirm it is functioning correctly.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with your organisation's procedures, including one of the following: job card, SMTH, equipment logs and action report, company reporting procedures, or other industry specific equipment records.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures, following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, from the following as applicable to the work location and activities: organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations, PPE
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site, including prompt reporting to the relevant person(s) related to access to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as telecoms box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures
• Source and interpret all relevant diagrams and specifications
• Obtain all the required component(s) and ensure that they are in a suitable condition for replacement and fit for purpose
• Check the replacement component(s) to ensure compliance with the required specification including confirming that the replacement component is compatible with the equipment/system
• Take adequate precautions to prevent damage to component(s) during replacement, including electrostatic protection if applicable
• Carry out the replacement of component(s) in the correct sequence using appropriate tools and techniques. Complete two types of telecoms equipment from group A and tools and equipment as applicable from group B: replace components from two of the following types of telecoms equipment: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, switches and systems (such as telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, other industry specific telecoms equipment; use approved/calibrated tools and equipment as applicable to the components being replaced: power tools, hand tools, wire and cable strippers/cutters, IDC tools, termination tools, wrenches, soldering irons, manual handling equipment
• Ensure that authorised practices are used where existing instructions are insufficient
• Ensure that the replacement is complete and that all components are free from damage including checking that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete. Connect the following connections as applicable to the equipment: mechanical, soldered, IDC, optical, other specific type of termination/connection
• Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority
• Make any necessary settings or adjustments to the component(s) to ensure they will function correctly
• Complete the replacement integrity checks in accordance with appropriate standards and that the completed work is to specification, work must comply with one of the following: infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, TMTH, other industry specific telecoms standards/specifications
• Observe sufficient operations of the asset to confirm it is functioning correctly
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be resolved
• Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with your organisation's procedures, complete one of the following: job card, TMTH, equipment logs and action report, company reporting procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and work to the system
• Source and interpret the relevant specifications for the system, product or asset being assessed, including any previous assessment information, if applicable
• Identify, analyse and determine the sequence of the assessment activities to be undertaken
• Identify the components and/or equipment to be assessed
• Carry out assessment activities in a manner that minimises the interference with other systems and equipment, within the limits of own authority
• Carry out the assessment activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Establish the operational condition of the equipment
• Identify and assess any defects or variations from the specification and take appropriate action
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and pass it on to the appropriate person(s), if applicable
• Report any instances where the assessment activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned activities
• Identify where the operational condition of the contact system may affect the functional integrity and safety of the operational system
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation
• Describe how to source and interpret specifications and instructions that are approved by own organisation
• Explain how to identify discrepancies in specifications and instructions
• Describe how to identify and analyse the assessment activities to be undertaken
• Describe how to identify the components, systems and/or equipment to be assessed
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for carrying out assessment activities relevant to own role
• Explain the importance of carrying out activities in the specified sequence and agreed timescale and in a manner that minimises the interference with other systems and equipment
• Describe how to establish the operational condition of the contact system
• Describe the types of defects or variations that could occur and how to compare these to the specification
• Describe how and when assessment activities cannot be completed
• Describe the implications of when assessment activities cannot be completed
• Describe the types of conditions that would impact on the functional integrity and safety of the operational system
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Carry out all of the following activities during the testing and gauging: adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards; check to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation); obtain authority before carrying out the testing activities; dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan; and leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses, safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safety footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection (as appropriate), and other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the testing and gauging activities and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret all the following design drawings and specifications for the testing and gauging requirements: layouts, cross sections, inspection/test plans, and electrical section diagrams.
• Follow all relevant setting up and operating specifications for the products or assets being tested.
• Carry out all of the following testing/gauging activities: use of measurement and recording equipment to check profile/set up/clearance; record readings on test plan; use of test pantographs; use of bond testers; use of magnet strength and polarity (S and P) testers; and assist with electrical section proving.
• Follow the defined procedures and set up the equipment correctly so that all operating parameters are achieved.
• Check and confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure, complete and free from damage.
• Carry out checks on the OLE to include all of the following: checking that the installed components comply with the installation specification; checking final adjustments for position, clearances, level and alignment; making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage; and checking locking devices (as appropriate).
• Complete all relevant testing, gauging and acceptance documentation accurately and legibly.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: installation record, handover document, or other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain what health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures apply including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain the hazards associated with the testing and gauging activities (such as working at height, tensioned wires, radial loads and initial energisation) and how the risks can be minimised.
• Explain the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they need to use for the activities that they are undertaking.
• Explain the documentation and certification (such as overhead line specifications, work/task instructions, inspection/test plan, height/stagger sheet).
• Explain the purpose for the different types of design drawings used in OLE wiring installation.

What you'll be able to do

• Comply with their duties and obligations as defined in the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Demonstrate the required occupational behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Demonstrate their understanding of their duties and obligations to health and safety by applying in principle their duties and responsibilities as an individual under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Demonstrate their understanding of their duties and obligations to health and safety by identifying, within their organisation, appropriate sources of information and guidance on health and safety issues, such as eye protection and personal protective equipment (PPE), COSHH regulations and Risk assessments.
• Demonstrate their understanding of their duties and obligations to health and safety by identifying the warning signs and labels of the main groups of hazardous or dangerous substances.
• Comply with the appropriate statutory regulations at all times.
• Comply with company/sector procedures in regard to safe access to work locations.
• Present themselves in the workplace suitably prepared for the activities to be undertaken.
• Follow organisational accident and emergency procedures.
• Comply with all emergency requirements by identifying the appropriate qualified first aiders and the location of first aid facilities.
• Comply with all emergency requirements by identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of injury to themselves or others.
• Comply with all emergency requirements by following organisational procedures in the event of fire and the evacuation of premises.
• Comply with all emergency requirements by identifying the procedures to be followed in the event of dangerous occurrences or hazardous malfunctions of equipment.
• Recognise and control hazards in the workplace.
• Identify the hazards and risks that are associated with their working environment.
• Identify the hazards and risks that are associated with the equipment that they use.
• Identify the hazards and risks that are associated with materials and substances (where appropriate) that they use.
• Identify the hazards and risks that are associated with working practices that do not follow laid-down procedures.
• Use correct manual lifting and carrying techniques.
• Demonstrate two of the following methods of manual lifting and carrying: lifting alone.
• Demonstrate two of the following methods of manual lifting and carrying: with assistance of others.
• Demonstrate two of the following methods of manual lifting and carrying: with mechanical assistance.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to include maintaining a tidy workplace, with exits and gangways free from obstruction.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to include using equipment safely and only for the purpose intended.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to include observing organisational safety rules, signs and hazard warnings.
• Apply safe working practices and procedures to include taking measures to protect others from any harm resulting from the work that they are carrying out.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and current legislation (such as The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations; Workplace Health and Safety and Welfare Regulations; Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992; Manual Handling Operations Regulations; Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations; Display Screen at Work Regulations; The Electricity at Work Regulations).
• Describe the specific regulations and safe working practices and procedures that apply to their work activities.
• Describe the warning signs for the nine main groups of hazardous substances defined by Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Dangerous Substances Regulations.
• Explain how to locate relevant health and safety information for their tasks and the sources of expert assistance when help is needed.
• Explain what constitutes a hazard in the workplace (such as moving parts of machinery, electricity, slippery and uneven surfaces, dust and fumes, handling and transporting, contaminants and irritants, material ejection, fire, working at height, environment, pressure/stored energy systems, volatile or toxic materials, unshielded processes).
• Describe what are their responsibilities for dealing with hazards and reducing risks in the workplace (such as hazard spotting and safety inspections; the use of hazard check lists, carrying out risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of working).
• Describe what are the risks associated with their working environment, the tools, materials and equipment that they use.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand and apply statutory regulations in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for functional testing of newly installed signalling systems, in accordance with relevant procedures
• Conduct functional tests on newly installed signalling systems, following approved methods
• Record and analyse the results of functional testing of newly installed signalling systems
• Identify and report any defects or discrepancies found during functional testing
• Ensure all testing activities are carried out safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Interpret signalling system design documentation and specifications
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for functional testing of signalling systems
• Communicate effectively with relevant personnel during the testing process
• Document and report the outcomes of the functional testing process accurately
• Adhere to organisational procedures for the handover of tested signalling systems

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures.
• Follow the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, including the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, authorised test plan, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations and PPE.
• Determine the scope of the work to be carried out and the status of previously tested equipment.
• Confirm that all the required documentation is available and accurately identifies the work to be undertaken.
• Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site.
• Promptly report to the relevant person(s) the access requirements related to two of the following types of site testing locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Identify and interpret the appropriate procedures and instructions for use of tools and test equipment when carrying out the required tests to ensure that accurate measurements are taken.
• Use the following types of tools and equipment as applicable to the equipment being tested: calibrated hand tools, un-calibrated hand tools, calibrated test leads/loads, computerised test equipment, test recording equipment, or other specific signalling test equipment.
• Confirm that the tests and checks are appropriate to the equipment and are in line with testing procedures and instructions.
• Conduct testing of one of the following types of repaired signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signal equipment.
• Using approved procedures, the test plan and within the agreed timescales, set up and carry out the tests and checks in sufficient detail to establish the equipment status as applicable to the type of signalling equipment being tested.
• Establish the equipment status by carrying out the following tests and checks: inspection, wire count, security, profile, labelling, correlation, conformity to diagrams, system configuration, physical condition, or other industry specific signalling checks.
• Carry out the tests and checks as required by the test plan in sufficient detail to establish the equipment status.
• Establish the equipment status by carrying out the following tests and checks: continuity, insulation, earth arrangements, interference, correspondence, function, or other industry specific signalling tests.
• Confirm that all testing and checking records are complete and accurately reflect the results of the testing and checking activities carried out.
• Analyse any test evidence and ensure it is thorough and accurately identifies the state of the completed testing.
• Compare the analysis against the product specification and identify any faults or variations from specification.
• Identify, analyse and deal with any inconsistencies in the test data.
• Ensure all actions are taken within the limits of own authority and where doubt arises advice is sought from suitable reference documents or relevant personnel.
• Accurately record the results of the tests in the agreed format.
• Complete the relevant test records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job card, SMTH, records of previously completed testing, test log and action report, test checklists, diagrams, company reporting procedures, or other industry specific test records.
• Take action to check that the progression of work is recorded accurately, clearly and in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the specified testing of telecoms systems, in accordance with relevant procedures and safety regulations.
• Prepare the necessary tools, equipment, and documentation for conducting the tests.
• Conduct specified tests on telecoms systems, following established testing procedures.
• Analyse the results of the tests to identify any faults or deviations from expected performance.
• Document the test results accurately and completely, including any identified faults or deviations.
• Report the test results to the appropriate personnel, following established reporting procedures.
• Maintain the testing equipment in good working order, ensuring it is calibrated and ready for use.
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations and procedures during the testing process.
• Troubleshoot basic faults identified during testing, using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Interpret technical documentation related to telecoms systems and testing procedures.
• Explain the purpose and principles of different types of telecoms system testing.
• Describe the potential hazards associated with testing telecoms systems and how to mitigate them.
• Explain the importance of accurate documentation and reporting in the testing process.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Assess work methods and procedures for their suitability and technical feasibility for one of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as: signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as: track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Anticipate potential problems and choose which action to take to deal with them.
• Identify potential deviations from the allocated tasks and alter the plan as required within the limits of your authority.
• Record and report any alterations and monitor their impact on the allocated tasks.
• Provide colleagues with valid and up-to-date information, advice and guidance as necessary as applicable to the signalling equipment: special notices, engineering standards, work instructions, technical briefings, or safety briefings.
• Clarify and give guidance and assistance when information is unclear, inaccurate or conflicting.
• Analyse problems in full and choose effective solutions that will maintain the quality and progress of the work.
• Deal promptly and efficiently with problems which are within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the relevant railway possession and protection arrangements for the work site and equipment to provide a safe system of work and how to check these have been implemented.
• Explain how to determine and source the documentation requirements for the activities undertaken and how to confirm that these meet organisational procedures.
• Explain how to locate and safely access the site and equipment.
• Describe the different methods and technique for planning and progressing work activities.
• Describe the range and type of problem solving methods and techniques.
• Explain how to present and communicate information relating to the engineering activity.
• Describe the Controller of Infrastructure and procedures.
• Describe how to access, interpret and apply relevant technical information, standards, drawings, instructions, specifications and schedules for signal engineering activities.
• Describe the range and type of operational constraints and authorisation procedures for carrying out signal activities on the operational railway.
• Describe the requirements to make the system safe whilst undertaking engineering activities.
• Explain how and when signal activities cannot be achieved and the impact that there can be if there are any deviations from the planned activities.
• Describe how to respond to influencing factors whilst carrying out the signal engineering activities including environmental factors, site conditions and working on operational railway equipment.
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to technical leadership of signal engineering activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures
• Assess work methods and procedures for their suitability and technical feasibility for one of the following types of telecom equipment:
• Anticipate potential problems and choose which action to take to deal with them
• Identify potential deviations from the allocated tasks and alter the plan as required within the limits of your authority
• Record and report any alterations and monitor their impact on the allocated tasks
• Provide colleagues with valid and up-to-date information, advice and guidance as necessary as applicable to the telecom equipment
• Clarify and give guidance and assistance when information is unclear, inaccurate or conflicting
• Analyse problems in full and choose effective solutions that will maintain the quality and progress of the work
• Deal promptly and efficiently with problems which are within your control and report those that cannot be resolved
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity
• Explain the relevant railway possession and protection arrangements for the work site and equipment to provide a safe system of work and how to check these have been implemented
• Explain how to determine and source the documentation requirements for the activities undertaken and how to confirm that these meet organisational procedures
• Explain how to locate and safely access the site and equipment
• Describe the different methods and technique for planning and progressing work activities
• Describe the range and type of problem solving methods and techniques
• Explain how to present and communicate information relating to the engineering activity
• Describe the Controller of Infrastructure and procedures
• Describe how to access, interpret and apply relevant technical information, standards, drawings, instructions, specifications and schedules for telecoms engineering activities
• Describe the range and type of operational constraints and authorisation procedures for carrying out telecoms activities on the operational railway
• Describe the requirements to make the system safe whilst undertaking engineering activities
• Explain how and when telecoms activities cannot be achieved and the impact that there can be if there are any deviations from the planned activities
• Describe how to respond to influencing factors whilst carrying out the telecoms engineering activities including environmental factors, site conditions and working on operational railway equipment
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to technical leadership of telecoms engineering activities

What you'll be able to do

• Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times.
• Follow the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location, including the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans (such as SSOWP), SWL, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines, equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations and PPE.
• Confirm the location of the activity and determine the access arrangements related to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Check that the requirements for safe access meets organisational procedures as applicable to the activity, including protection and possession, isolation, traction supply OHLE and DC, and establishment of a communication system.
• Advise other people as required of the requirements for safe access as applicable to the work location, including signing in and off site register, site briefing attendance, site access authorisation card, and personal track safety certificate.
• Take action to ensure the requirements for safe access to work are implemented and remain in place for the duration of the activity.
• Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel.
• Deal effectively with problems within limits of own authority and report those that cannot be resolved.

What you'll be able to do

• Comply with organisational procedures, working safely at all times, following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location, and in accordance with the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans (such as SSOWP), SWL, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines, equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, safety sign regulations, and using appropriate PPE.
• Confirm the location of the activity and determine the access arrangements related to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, and elevated structures.
• Check that the requirements for safe access meet organisational procedures as applicable to the activity, including protection and possession, isolation, traction supply OHLE and DC, and establishment of a communication system.
• Advise other people as required of the requirements for safe access as applicable to the work location, including signing in and off site register, site briefing attendance, site access authorisation card, and personal track safety certificate.
• Take action to ensure the requirements for safe access to work are implemented and remain in place for the duration of the activity.
• Establish and maintain communication with relevant personnel.
• Deal effectively with problems within limits of own authority and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the different methods and techniques for conducting safety assessments, including assessment of risk.
• Explain how to locate and safely access the work area/site.
• Explain how to source and interpret information and document systems relating to the work area/site and activity.
• Describe the relevant railway possession and protection arrangements for the work site and equipment to provide a safe system of work and how to check these are in place.
• Explain how to secure the work area/system for telecoms engineering maintenance/fault finding/installation/testing purposes.
• Explain how to identify, agree and implement safe access requirements.
• Describe the organisational approved reporting lines and procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility in relation to establishing information for telecoms engineering maintenance/fault finding/installation/testing purposes.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Confirm that everyone involved accepts the asset is in a satisfactory condition for the hand-over to take place.
• Identify and confirm any unusual features of the condition of the asset.
• Make the hand-over and obtain agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment of transfer of responsibility.
• Make sure that clear, accurate and complete records of the hand-over are made in line with organisational procedures.
• Deal effectively with problems within the limits of own authority in line with organisational procedures.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe how to source and interpret engineering specifications as approved by own organisation.
• Explain the hand-over procedures as approved by own organisation including as appropriate: raising/removing speed restrictions; temporary and permanent situations; major geometrical repair; and the removal of environmental hazards.
• Explain the procedures and systems for records and documentation as approved by own organisation.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for effective communication including the appropriate method for communicating changes.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by own organisation.
• Describe the likely impact of own work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work on the activity.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret specifications for signalling assets to determine compliance requirements.
• Establish methods for assessing compliance of signalling assets with relevant specifications.
• Conduct assessments to determine compliance of signalling assets with specifications.
• Document the results of compliance assessments for signalling assets.
• Report instances of non-compliance with specifications for signalling assets to the appropriate personnel.
• Recommend corrective actions to address non-compliance with specifications for signalling assets.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions to ensure compliance with specifications for signalling assets.
• Maintain accurate records of all compliance activities related to signalling assets.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding compliance issues related to signalling assets.
• Adhere to relevant health and safety regulations and procedures when assessing compliance of signalling assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source the information required for installation activities covering one of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements from the following sources as applicable to the equipment being installed: design drawings, installation plans, handbooks, installation standards, equipment specific requirements, manufacturers instructions, schedules, or procedures.
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data.
• Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous.
• Describe how to source and interpret technical information for installation activities.
• Describe procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records in own organisation.
• Explain how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and accurately reflect the required level of detail.
• Describe how to interpret the relevant conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of signalling terminology.
• Explain the relevant methods and techniques covering installation and how to interpret them.
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source the information required for installation activities covering one of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements from the following sources as applicable to the equipment being installed: design drawings, installation plans, handbooks, installation standards, equipment specific requirements, manufactures instructions, schedules, procedures.
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data.
• Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous.
• Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation.
• Describe how to source and interpret technical information for installation activities.
• Describe procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records in own organisation.
• Explain how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and accurately reflect the required level of detail.
• Describe how to interpret the relevant conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of signalling terminology.
• Explain the relevant methods and techniques covering installation and how to interpret them.
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and interpret the sources of information required for testing activities and extract information from the following sources: design drawings, test plans, records of previously completed testing, installation plans, test specifications, industry procedures, manufactures handbooks, equipment specific requirements, and test procedures/handbook (such as SMTH), as applicable to the equipment being tested.
• Identify and interpret the sources of information required for testing activities and extract information from the following sources for one of the types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Source and interpret accurately the relevant information on technical requirements for the following tests as applicable to the type of signalling equipment being verification tested: physical inspection, function, wire count, continuity tests, insulation tests, interference, correspondence, or other industry/equipment specific verification tests.
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data.
• Identify and deal promptly with information, which is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous.
• Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation.
• Describe how to access and interpret technical information for the testing activity.
• Describe your organisation's procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records.
• Describe how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and reflect the required level of detail accurately.
• Describe how to interpret the conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of signalling terminology.
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by your organisation.
• Describe the limits of your own authority and responsibility, and those of others involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source the information required for installation activities covering one of the following types of telecoms equipment:
• 1 transmission systems
• 2 bearer circuits
• 3 telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits
• 4 SCADA
• 5 operational telephones
• 6 switches and systems (telephone exchanges & concentrators)
• 7 railway operational information systems
• 8 PA and CCTV
• 9 operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO)
• 10 GSM-R
• 11 other industry specific telecom equipment
• Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements from the following sources as applicable to the equipment being installed:
• 1 design drawings
• 2 installation plans
• 3 handbooks
• 4 installation standards
• 5 equipment specific requirements
• 6 manufactures instructions
• 7 schedules
• 8 procedures
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data.
• Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous.
• Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation.
• Describe how to source and interpret technical information for installation activities.
• Describe procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records in own organisation.
• Explain how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and accurately reflect the required level of detail.
• Explain the customer/contractual requirements such as service level agreements.
• Describe how to interpret the relevant conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of telecoms terminology.
• Explain the relevant methods and techniques covering installation and how to interpret them.
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source the information required for installation activities covering one of the following types of telecoms equipment: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, switches and systems (telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, or other industry specific telecom equipment.
• Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements from the following sources as applicable to the equipment being installed: design drawings, installation plans, handbooks, installation standards, equipment specific requirements, manufacturers instructions, schedules, or procedures.
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data.
• Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous.
• Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation.
• Describe how to source and interpret technical information for installation activities.
• Describe procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records in own organisation.
• Explain how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and accurately reflect the required level of detail.
• Explain the customer/contractual requirements such as service level agreements.
• Describe how to interpret the relevant conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of telecoms terminology.
• Explain the relevant methods and techniques covering installation and how to interpret them.
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and interpret the sources of information required for testing activities and extract information from the sources
• Source and interpret accurately the relevant information on technical requirements for tests as applicable to the type of telecoms equipment being verification tested
• Ensure that the information is current, authorised and contains all essential data
• Identify and deal promptly with information, which is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous
• Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation
• Describe how to access and interpret technical information for the testing activity
• Describe your organisation's procedures for documentation care and control and the requirements for the retention of records
• Describe how to ensure that documents are current and authorised and reflect the required level of detail accurately
• Describe how to interpret the conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering drawings and specifications including an understanding of telecoms terminology
• Describe how to identify, evaluate and respond to problems occurring with the information and its interpretation
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by your organisation
• Describe the limits of your own authority and responsibility, and those of others involved

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and clearly confirm the objectives to be achieved.
• Assess and analyse the work circumstances and their technical implications.
• Identify technical requirements that could deliver the specified objectives.
• Select and specify for implementation the most appropriate technical requirements to achieve the objectives.
• Identify, analyse and report those requirements which cannot be achieved in line with organisational procedures.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the principles of geometrical engineering and how they are applied to the track.
• Describe how to source and interpret information and document systems as approved by your organisation, including work plans, method statements, and skill data bases.
• Explain how and who to contact to clarify information.
• Describe the different types of specifications relevant to your role and how they are structured including your organisation's procedures, manufacturers' specifications and instructions, and local instructions.
• Explain the requirements for presenting information as approved by your organisation, including using set proformas and templates.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by your organisation.
• Explain the likely impact of your work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work for.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain the required diagrams and specifications as approved by own organisation.
• Interpret correctly the relevant diagrams and specifications.
• Identify, extract and analyse the required information.
• Use the information obtained to ensure that work output meets the specification.
• Deal promptly with any problems within own control and report those which cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.
• Report any inaccuracies or discrepancies in diagrams and specifications in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Confirm that everyone involved accepts the traction and rolling stock is in a satisfactory condition for handover to take place.
• Confirm that the maintenance activity has been completed and the equipment functions to specification.
• Confirm that all safety systems or features are functioning correctly.
• Confirm that any waste materials, safety barriers and warning signs have been removed (where appropriate).
• Confirm that any auxiliary systems or equipment involved are connected and operable.
• Confirm that any environmental controls are operable (where appropriate).
• Confirm that others involved in using the equipment are aware that the equipment is about to be operated/used.
• Clearly identify any unusual features of the condition of the traction and rolling stock.
• Carry out the handover and obtain agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment of transfer of responsibility.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for mechanical equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for electrical equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for electronic-communication equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for fluid power equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for process control/instrumentation and control equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for environmental control equipment.
• Carry out correct handover procedures for other specific equipment.
• Operate/use the maintained equipment through a complete cycle in the presence of the appropriate person.
• Confirm that the other person accepts that the equipment functions satisfactorily to specification.
• Highlight to the appropriate person any modifications that would result in unusual features in the operating procedure.
• Inform the appropriate person of any future maintenance activities that may be required.
• Obtain agreement from the other person that they now accept responsibility for the equipment to be returned to service.
• Complete any necessary handover documentation.
• Confirm the other person knows how and who to contact for future maintenance requirements.
• Carry out handover procedures to a driver.
• Carry out handover procedures to a maintenance supervisor.
• Carry out handover procedures to a team leader.
• Carry out handover procedures to another specific person.
• Carry out the handover following a breakdown.
• Carry out the handover following scheduled servicing.
• Carry out the handover following a preventative maintenance activity.
• Carry out the handover following a modification to equipment.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Complete the relevant records/documents of the handover.
• Complete a job card and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete company-specific documentation and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete a maintenance log or report and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete other specific handover records and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Describe the health and safety requirements of the area in which the handover is to take place, and the responsibility they place on you.
• Describe the isolation and lock-off procedure or permit-to-work procedure that applies to the equipment being maintained.
• Describe the specific health and safety precautions to be applied during the handover procedure, and their effects on others.
• Describe the importance of wearing protective clothing and other appropriate safety equipment (PPE) whilst operating/using the equipment during the handover operations and where it may be obtained.
• Describe the checking process to be followed before handing over the equipment (such as: are the safety and quality systems operable, does the equipment function to specification).
• Describe the appropriate handover procedure, depending on the maintenance activity carried out (repair, modification, preventative maintenance).

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely in accordance with the regulations for your work environment.
• Source and interpret approved system procedures and information relating to the work area/site.
• Identify and set access controls to meet agreed and approved system procedures.
• Check that the requirements for safe access meet your organisation's requirements.
• Take action to ensure the requirements for safe access to work are implemented.
• Ensure that system records are accurate, up-to-date and complete and are stored correctly.
• Advise other person(s) as required of the requirements for safe access.
• Communicate system requirements and the responsibilities of individuals to the appropriate person(s).
• Review system operations regularly and forward suggestions for improvement to the appropriate person(s).
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those which cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain how to source and interpret own organisation’s approved system procedures and information relating to the work area/site.
• Explain own organisation’s methods and techniques for conducting safety assessments, including risk assessment and safe systems of work.
• Explain own organisation’s procedures and guidelines for obtaining resources for permanent way activities.
• Explain own organisation’s procedures for setting access controls and how to monitor these are in place.
• Explain how to monitor safe working systems during maintenance or renewal activities.
• Explain the implications of not implementing and monitoring a safe working system.
• Explain how to present relevant information using set proformas and templates as used by own organisation.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment during the inspection
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the inspection and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose
• Interpret the main steel component requirements from all of the following design drawings and specifications
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the inspection being carried out
• Inspect one of the following types of main steelwork
• Carry out inspection and measurement activities, to include three of the following
• Inspect the main steelwork and components in accordance with correct procedures, drawings and specifications
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete
• Check that all components are free from damage
• Carry out checks appropriate to the type of steelwork, to include all of the following
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards during the installation.
• Check the currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation).
• Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities.
• Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan.
• Leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses, safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safety footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection (as appropriate), or other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret the main steel component requirements from design drawings and specifications, including layouts, cross sections, and OLE system design range (such as OLEMI) (as appropriate).
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out.
• Use lifting equipment to undertake installation activities.
• Position and fasten steelwork to undertake installation activities.
• Make adjustments to level, rake and alignment to undertake installation activities.
• Install or renew one of the following types of main steelwork: cantilever masts, twin track cantilevers, headspan masts, portals, or ‘A’ frames.
• Apply installation methods and techniques, to include five of the following: hole and fixing preparation, shimming and packing (as applicable), positioning equipment, securing using mechanical fixings, levelling and aligning equipment, torque loading, or applying locking devices (as applicable).
• Install, position and secure the main steelwork and components in accordance with correct procedures, drawings and specifications.
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check installation is complete and that all components are free from damage.
• Check that the installed steelwork complies with the installation specification.
• Check level, rake and alignment of the installed steelwork.
• Make visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage of the installed steelwork.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: installation record, hand over document, or other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, lifting plans, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain how to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work.
• Explain the hazards associated with erecting structural steel components (such as lifting and handling long and heavy components, working at height) and how the risks can be minimised.
• Explain the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they need to use for the work.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards during the installation.
• Check the currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation).
• Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities.
• Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan.
• Leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses, safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safety footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection (as appropriate), or other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret the small part steel component requirements from design drawings and specifications, including layouts, cross sections, and OLE system design range (such as OLEMI) (as appropriate).
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out.
• Use lifting equipment to undertake installation activities.
• Position and fasten steelwork to undertake installation activities.
• Make adjustments to level, rake and alignment to undertake installation activities.
• Install or renew small part steelwork components on different types of structures including one of the following: twin track cantilevers, headspans, portals, masts, bridge/tunnel, rigid contact systems, or ‘A’ frames.
• Apply installation methods and techniques, to include six of the following: mounting/locating area preparation, shimming and packing (as applicable), positioning equipment, securing using mechanical fixings, position, levelling and aligning equipment, torque loading, or applying locking devices.
• Install, position and secure the small part steelwork and components in accordance with the drawings and specification.
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check installation is complete and that all components are free from damage.
• Check that the installed small part steelwork complies with the installation specification.
• Check position, clearances, level and alignment of the installed small part steelwork.
• Make visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage of the installed small part steelwork.
• Check locking devices of the installed small part steelwork.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: installation record, hand over document, or other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, lifting plans, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain how to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work.
• Explain the hazards associated with erecting small part steelwork components (such as lifting and handling long and heavy components, working at height) and how the risks can be minimised.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Carry out all of the following activities during the installation: adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards; checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation); obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities; dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan; leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses; safely helmets; approved high visibility clothing; approved safety footwear; gloves; goggles; ear protection (as appropriate); or other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret wire run requirements from all of the following design drawings and specifications: layouts; cross sections; OLE system design range (such as OLEMI) (as appropriate); height/stagger sheet; or dropper schedules.
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out.
• Carry out three of the following wiring activities: recovery of wire; running out wire; splicing of conductors; wire termination; or wire tensioning.
• Install or renew one of the following types of wiring: catenary wire; auxiliary wire (as appropriate); contact wire; contenary wire; auto transformers feeder; return conductors; or earth wire.
• Use specialist plant and equipment including all of the following: drum carriers; winches; or tensioners.
• Install or renew one of the following wiring components: droppers; or jumpers.
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check installation is complete and that all wiring and components are free from damage.
• Carry out checks on the wiring being installed, to include all of the following: checking that the installed wiring complies with the installation specification; checking position and tension; making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage; or checking locking devices.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: installation record; hand over document; or other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain what health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures apply including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, lifting plans, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain how to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work.
• Explain the hazards associated with wiring activities (such as lifting and handling wire drums, working at height, tensioning wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised.
• Explain the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they need to use for the activities that they are undertaking.
• Explain the correct methods of moving, lifting, handling and supporting wires and associated components.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards during the installation.
• Check the currency of documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation) during the installation.
• Obtain authority before carrying out the earthing and bonding activities.
• Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan.
• Leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses, safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safety footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection (as appropriate), or other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret earthing and bonding requirements from all of the following design drawings and specifications: layouts, cross sections, bonding layouts.
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out.
• Carry out earthing and bonding activities including cutting required length of bond, termination of bond connections, installation of bonds in the correct sequence, correct use of tools and equipment, electrical continuity testing (as appropriate), and removal of temporary bonding (as appropriate).
• Install or renew one of the following types of bonding systems: Miles Royston (Glenair), Cembre, or other specific system type.
• Install, position and secure the earthing and bonding components in accordance with the drawings and specification.
• Check and confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check installation is complete and that all earthing and bonding components are free from damage.
• Carry out checks on the earthing and bonding being installed or renewed, to include checking that the bonds comply with the installation, enhancement or renewal specification, checking location, form, termination, and making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: Installation/renewal record, hand over document, or other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain what health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures apply including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, lifting plans, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable, including reference to the signalling standards were required.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain how to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work.
• Explain the hazards associated with earthing and bonding activities (such as working at height, drilling holes, cutting and terminating cables) and how the risks can be minimised.
• Explain the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they need to use for the activities that they are undertaking.
• Explain the correct methods of moving, lifting, handling, shaping and supporting cables and associated components.
• Explain earthing and bonding principles.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards during the installation.
• Carry out checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation).
• Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities.
• Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan.
• Leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment: safety harnesses, safety helmets, approved high visibility clothing, approved safety footwear, gloves, goggles, ear protection (as appropriate), other specific equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret all the following design drawings and specifications for the registration, sectioning and insulation component parts required: layouts, cross sections, OLE system design range (such as OLEMI).
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out.
• Install or renew one of the following overhead line equipment components: section insulators, neutral sections.
• Install or renew one of the following overhead line equipment components: cross contact assemblies, droppers and jumpers.
• Install or renew one of the following overhead line equipment components: overlaps, switches and isolators, booster/auxiliary transformers, cross track feeders.
• Adjust the registration and installed components for all of the following: stagger, height, tension (as appropriate).
• Install, position and secure the overhead line equipment and components in accordance with the drawings and specification.
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check installation is complete and that all installed and adjusted components are free from damage.
• Check that the installed components comply with the installation specification.
• Check final adjustments for position, clearances, level and alignment.
• Make visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage.
• Check locking devices.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following: installation record, hand over document, other specific recording document.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved.
• Explain what health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures apply including, current Rule Book, Working On Or About 25kV AC Electrified lines, Health and Safety at Work Act, control measures, lifting plans, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).
• Explain the requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable.
• Explain how the activity may affect the safe operation of the railway.
• Explain what procedures need to be followed, to confirm operational and personal safety, is maintained during the work.
• Explain the general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment.
• Explain how to avoid personal injury and injury to others during the work.
• Explain the hazards associated with wiring activities (such as lifting and handling wire drums, working at height, tensioning wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised.
• Explain the personal protective equipment (PPE) that they need to use for the activities that they are undertaking.
• Explain the correct methods of moving, lifting, handling and supporting wires and associated components.
• Explain the documentation.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and adhere to the system in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Source and interpret relevant information relating to the contact system and the location of the isolation and earthing activity.
• Identify and determine the sequence of isolation and earthing activities to be undertaken.
• Identify and confirm the required isolation and earthing methods and procedures.
• Carry out the required isolation and earthing activities in the specified sequence and within agreed timescales.
• Confirm that isolating and earthing activities have been completed within the limits of own authority.
• Report any instances where activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned activities.
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and pass it on to the appropriate person(s), if applicable.
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation.
• Describe how to source and interpret information relating to the contact system, including operational activity as appropriate.
• Describe how to identify the sequence of testing and earthing activities to be undertaken.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and procedures for carrying out isolation activities.
• Describe own organisation’s methods and procedures for carrying out testing and earthing activities.
• Describe the importance of carrying out activities in the specified sequence and agreed timescale.
• Describe why and when activities cannot be completed.
• Describe the implications of not reporting instances of where the activities cannot be fully completed.
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the electrical equipment requiring maintenance within a traction and rolling stock system.
• Plan the maintenance activities to be carried out on electrical equipment.
• Prepare the work area for the maintenance of electrical equipment, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out maintenance activities on electrical equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures.
• Inspect and test the maintained electrical equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly.
• Record and report the maintenance activities carried out on electrical equipment.
• Identify and rectify any faults found during the maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Reinstate the electrical equipment and work area after maintenance activities are completed.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare to maintain fluid power equipment within a traction and rolling stock system, ensuring a safe working environment
• Source and interpret relevant documentation for the fluid power equipment being maintained
• Inspect and assess the condition of fluid power equipment within a traction and rolling stock system
• Carry out maintenance activities on fluid power equipment, adhering to specified procedures
• Test and verify the functionality of the maintained fluid power equipment
• Record and report maintenance activities accurately and efficiently
• Identify and address any faults or deviations from specifications during maintenance
• Reinstate the fluid power equipment and ensure it is ready for operational use
• Adhere to environmental regulations and dispose of waste materials appropriately
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors throughout the maintenance process

What you'll be able to do

• Apply safe working practices when maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Inspect mechanical equipment for faults and damage.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty components in mechanical equipment.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly.
• Lubricate and maintain mechanical equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and findings.
• Adhere to relevant regulations and standards.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the maintenance and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose
• Interpret the small part steel component requirements from all of the following design drawings and specifications
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the maintenance being carried out
• Undertake all of the following maintenance activities
• Maintain or renew small part steelwork components on different types of structures including one of the following
• Apply maintenance methods and techniques, to include six of the following
• Maintain, position and secure the small part steelwork and components in accordance with the drawings and specification
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete
• Check maintenance is complete and that all components are free from damage
• Carry out checks on the small part steelwork being maintained, to include all of the following
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Carry out activities during the maintenance
• Select and use correctly six types of personal protection equipment
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the maintenance and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose
• Interpret wire run requirements from design drawings and specifications
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the maintenance being carried out
• Carry out three wiring activities
• Maintain or renew one type of wiring
• Use specialist plant and equipment
• Maintain or renew one wiring component
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete
• Check maintenance is complete and that all wiring and components are free from damage
• Carry out checks on the wiring being maintained
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved

What you'll be able to do

• Apply safe working practices when maintaining process controller equipment.
• Inspect process controller equipment for faults and damage.
• Diagnose faults in process controller equipment.
• Repair or replace faulty components in process controller equipment.
• Test process controller equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly.
• Calibrate process controller equipment to meet specifications.
• Document maintenance activities and findings.
• Adhere to relevant regulations and standards.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance activities.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required work
• Plan and communicate the maintenance activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and maintenance documentation
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work
• Ensure correct authorisation to work on air conditioning system are in place
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as mechanical, electricity, heating, and air sources)
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area
• Warn others in the maintenance area if they are at risk of injury from the system being tested
• Carry out the maintenance activities using appropriate techniques and procedures
• Re-connect and return the system to service on completion of the maintenance activities
• Dispose of waste items in safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition
• Carry out the system maintenance activities within the limits of your personal authority
• Carry out the system maintenance activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule
• Carry out maintenance activities on all of the following types of equipment: air conditioning system, temperature control system, heaters
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: marking/labelling of components, dismantling equipment to unit/sub-assembly level, dismantling units to component level, checking components for serviceability, replacing damaged/defective components, replacing all `lifed' items (such as filters, seals), setting, aligning and adjusting replaced components, tightening fasteners to the required torque, correct fitting of locking devices, making `integrity' checks before powering up system, testing the system for leaks, functionally testing the completed system, marking/labelling of components
• Maintain and/or replace a range of air conditioning/heating components to include twelve of the following: motors, ducting/trunking, manifolds/flanges, matrix’s, thermostats, dampers, silencers/attenuators, insulation, pumps, vents/diffusers, gaskets/seals, electrical connectors, valves, gauges/indicators, timers, control relays, chilled beams, filters, sensors, safety devices, compressors, condensers, pipework, switches, evaporators, couplings, heaters, HVAC modules, fans (supply and extraction)
• Maintain air conditioning and ventilation systems in compliance with one of the following: organisational guidelines and codes of practice, equipment manufacturer's operation range, BS, ISO and/or BSEN standards, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s), documents such as technical procedures, vehicle maintenance instructions, vehicle overhaul instructions, workshop overhaul standards specifications
• Complete relevant system maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person
• Complete the relevant paperwork/records from one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job cards, permits to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign on/off procedures, maintenance log or report, company-specific documentation

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Follow the relevant equipment maintenance schedules to carry out the required work.
• Plan and communicate the maintenance activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as electricity, mechanical, air or fluids).
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area.
• Carry out the maintenance activities using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Re-connect and return the equipment to service on completion of the maintenance activities.
• Dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Carry out the equipment maintenance activities within the limits of your personal authority.
• Carry out the equipment maintenance activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed time scale.
• Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Carry out maintenance activities on six of the following types of ancillary equipment: at seat power connections, audio video on demand (AVOD), in train entertainment system (ITES), seat reservation system (SRS), route information, CCTV, on train monitoring recorder (OTMR), digital recording systems, passenger displays, audio systems, call for aid system, Wi-Fi, or other specific ancillary equipment.
• Take electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when working on or close to sensitive components, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Isolate and lock-off equipment, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Attach suitable cable identification markers, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Disconnect and reconnect wires and cables, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Remove and replace damaged wires and cables, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Remove and replace wiring support systems, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Check components for serviceability, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Replace damaged/defective components, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Remove units/components, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Set and adjust replaced components, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Torque load fasteners and correctly fit locking devices, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Make 'integrity' checks before powering up, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Functionally test the completed system, as applicable to the equipment being maintained.
• Replace/refit a range of components, to include ten of the following: cables and connectors, cameras, routers, displays/screens, digital recorders, interfaces, batteries, relay components, switches, sensors, overload protection devices, solenoids, sockets, speakers, microphones, indicators, locking and retaining devices (such as cable ties, clips, proprietary fasteners), circuit boards, or other specific ancillary components.
• Ensure that maintenance activities comply with organisational guidelines and codes of practice, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s), or documents such as technical procedures, vehicle maintenance instructions, vehicle overhaul instructions, workshop overhaul standards specifications.
• Complete relevant equipment maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from job cards, maintenance log or report, or permits to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign-on/off procedures, and pass it to the appropriate people.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the vehicle trim and fittings requiring maintenance within traction and rolling stock.
• Plan the maintenance activities to be carried out on vehicle trim and fittings.
• Prepare the work area for the maintenance of vehicle trim and fittings, ensuring safety procedures are followed.
• Carry out maintenance activities on vehicle trim and fittings in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisational procedures.
• Inspect and assess the condition of vehicle trim and fittings following maintenance.
• Replace or repair damaged or worn vehicle trim and fittings.
• Record and report the maintenance activities carried out on vehicle trim and fittings.
• Reinstate the vehicle trim and fittings and work area after maintenance activities are completed.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Follow the relevant equipment maintenance schedules to carry out the required work.
• Plan and communicate the maintenance activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Ensure correct authorisation to work on air conditioning system are in place.
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as mechanical, electricity, heating, and air sources).
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area.
• Warn others in the maintenance area if they are at risk of injury from the system being tested.
• Carry out the maintenance activities using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Carry out the system maintenance activities within the limits of your personal authority.
• Carry out the system maintenance activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed time scale.
• Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule.
• Carry out maintenance activities on two of the following types of water system: potable.
• Carry out maintenance activities on two of the following types of water system: toilet.
• Carry out maintenance activities on two of the following types of water system: effluent.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: dismantling equipment to unit/sub-assembly level.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: dismantling units to component level.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: setting, aligning and adjusting replaced components.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: checking components for serviceability.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: marking/labelling of components.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: replacing all `lifed' items (such as filters, seals, gaskets).
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: replacing damaged/defective components.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: making checks before re-connecting system.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: tightening fastenings to the required torque.
• Carry out all of the following maintenance techniques, as appropriate to the equipment being maintained: functionally testing completed system.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: pumps.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: interceptors.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: controlled emissions tanks (CET).
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: supply tanks.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: waste water tanks.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: gaskets/seals.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: motors.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: plastic pipe.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: manifolds.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: faucets.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: valves/mixers.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: copper pipe.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: traps.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: control devices.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: couplings/connectors.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: steel pipe.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: filters.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: electrical wiring.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: heaters.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: pump chambers.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: flexible pipe.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: sensors.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: sterilisers.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: electrical connectors.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: macerators.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: gauges/indicators.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: switches.
• Maintain and/or replace a range of water supply and waste equipment/components, to include twelve of the following: ancillary equipment (such as sinks, toilets, showers).
• Maintain waste water distribution systems in compliance with organisational guidelines and codes of practice.
• Maintain waste water distribution systems in compliance with equipment manufacturer's operation range.
• Maintain waste water distribution systems in compliance with BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards.
• Maintain waste water distribution systems in compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Maintain waste water distribution systems in compliance with documents such as technical procedures, vehicle maintenance instructions, vehicle overhaul instructions, workshop overhaul standards specifications.
• Complete relevant system maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from job cards, and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from maintenance log or report, and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from permits to work/formal risk assessment and/or sign-on/off procedures, and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from company-specific documentation, and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Complete the relevant paperwork/record from electronic records, and pass it to the appropriate people.
• Dispose of waste materials in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures.
• Complete relevant system maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment during the maintenance
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the maintenance and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose
• Interpret earthing and bonding requirements from all of the following design drawings and specifications
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the maintenance being carried out
• Carry out earthing and bonding activities including all of the following
• Maintain or renew one of the following types of bonding systems
• Maintain, position and secure the earthing and bonding components in accordance with the drawings and specification
• Check and confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete
• Check maintenance is complete and that all earthing and bonding components are free from damage
• Carry out checks on the earthing and bonding being maintained or renewed, to include all of the following
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control and report those that cannot be solved

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Select and use correctly six of the following types of personal protection equipment.
• Use the correct tools, plant and equipment for the maintenance.
• Check that the tools, plant and equipment are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose.
• Interpret all the following design drawings and specifications for the registration, sectioning and insulation component parts required.
• Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the maintenance being carried out.
• Maintain or renew one of the following overhead line equipment components.
• Adjust the registration and maintained components for all of the following.
• Maintain, position and secure the overhead line equipment and components in accordance with the drawings and specification.
• Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete.
• Check maintenance is complete and that all maintained and adjusted components are free from damage.
• Carry out checks on the wiring being maintained and adjusted, to include all of the following.
• Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include one of the following.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within their control.
• Report problems that cannot be solved to the appropriate personnel.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify, source and confirm information required for the activity for one of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, or other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Identify, plan and record work methods and activities that make optimum use of resources as applicable to the signalling equipment, considering site availability, access arrangements, operations and engineering notices, plans, schedules and procedures, diagrams, records and specifications, and personnel (roles and responsibilities).
• Prioritise work activities to achieve objectives cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Allocate activities and responsibilities to relevant person(s) according to their competences, including providing the required instructions.
• Agree and record individual roles and group responsibilities.
• Seek advice from others to help resolve problems.
• Anticipate and show how changes to plans and/or allocated tasks will be accommodated, including providing details of the predicted impact on activities.
• Make a record of agreed work plans and communicate the plans to all involved using one of the following methods: specific company documentation, pre-defined work plan, or new work plan.
• Deal promptly and efficiently with problems which are within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the different methods and techniques for prioritising and planning activities, including time management and problem solving.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals and groups in relation to the activity.
• Explain how to source and analyse the required equipment and system documentation.
• Explain how to source, interpret and apply relevant technical information, standards, diagrams, instructions, specifications and schedules for local signal engineering activities.
• Explain how to identify, analyse and deal with influencing factors whilst carrying out the tasks including environmental factors.
• Explain the importance of effective working relationships when organising local signalling engineering activities and how these can be achieved.
• Describe how and when signalling activities cannot be achieved and the impact of any deviations from the allocated tasks.
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to technical leadership of signal engineering activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify, source and confirm information required for the activity for one of the following types of telecoms equipment:
• 1 transmission systems
• 2 bearer circuits
• 3 telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits
• 4 SCADA
• 5 operational telephones
• 6 switches and systems (such as telephone exchanges & concentrators)
• 7 railway operational information systems
• 8 PA and CCTV
• 9 operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO)
• 10 GSM-R
• 11 other industry specific telecom equipment
• Identify, plan and record work methods and activities that make optimum use of resources as applicable to the telecoms equipment:
• 1 site availability
• 2 access arrangements
• 3 operations and engineering notices
• 4 plans, schedules and procedures
• 5 diagrams, records and specifications
• 6 personnel (roles and responsibilities)
• Prioritise work activities to achieve objectives cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Allocate activities and responsibilities to relevant person(s) according to their competences, including providing the required instructions.
• Agree and record individual roles and group responsibilities.
• Seek advice from others to help resolve problems.
• Anticipate and show how changes to plans and/or allocated tasks will be accommodated, including providing details of the predicted impact on activities.
• Make a record of agreed work plans and communicate the plans to all involved using one of the following methods:
• 1 specific company documentation
• 2 pre-defined work plan
• 3 new work plan
• Deal promptly and efficiently with problems which are within your control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the different methods and techniques for prioritising and planning activities, including time management and problem solving.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of individuals and groups in relation to the activity.
• Explain how to source and analyse the required equipment and system documentation.
• Explain how to source, interpret and apply relevant technical information, standards, diagrams, instructions, specifications and schedules for local telecoms engineering activities.
• Explain how to identify, analyse and deal with influencing factors whilst carrying out the tasks including environmental factors.
• Explain the importance of effective working relationships when organising local telecoms engineering activities and how these can be achieved.
• Describe how and when telecoms activities cannot be achieved and the impact of any deviations from the allocated tasks.
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to technical leadership of telecoms engineering activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and analyse the information required for the activity.
• Identify health and safety issues and safe working practices and procedures that must be followed, including relevant local safety certificates, the implementation of relevant documentation, the implementation of a safe system of work, and the use of relevant personal protective equipment.
• Identify the activities to be carried out and determine their sequence.
• Establish which methods are required and what resources are to be used, including documentation (current and appropriate), tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable), materials, replacement equipment and consumables, communications equipment, and personnel (total required and competence).
• Identify any special requirements for the permanent way activities and incorporate them in the plan.
• Identify where technical documentation, resources, equipment, materials or tools are not available and deal with the deficiency in accordance with own organisation’s procedures.
• Estimate timescales required for the permanent way activities.
• Prepare and record the plan for the permanent way activities.
• Make a record of agreed work plans and communicate the plans to all involved.
• Deal effectively with problems within the limits of own authority and report those that cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.
• Discuss and agree with line manager effective and efficient alternatives where planned activities cannot be achieved.
• Describe the relevant health and safety legislation regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the types of resources to be used and how to check their availability.
• Explain how to prepare and record a plan.
• Outline the relevant planning methods and techniques including work plans, written company procedures, method statements, local policy statements, safety briefing procedures, and skill databases.
• Describe how to prioritise work activities to achieve objectives whilst taking into account cost and efficiency.
• Describe how to source and interpret information and whom to approach for clarification.
• Explain their organisation’s procedures for specifying requirements, such as, requesting and securing resources required for the maintenance activities.
• Describe how to present information to the required standard using set proformas and templates including work methodology, calculations of man hours, staffing requirement, and equipment, tools and materials.
• Outline the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by your organisation.
• Explain how they respond when planned activities cannot be achieved.
• Explain the likely impact on their work on the operations of other departments and the impact of their work for you.
• Describe the limits of their own authority and responsibility and those of others involved.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan work effectively for a team.
• Agree team objectives with own manager to ensure alignment.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for a team to meet agreed objectives.
• Take into account the capacity and capabilities of each team member when planning.
• Discuss team plans openly and clearly with the team.
• Agree work allocation and SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound) objectives with each team member.
• Agree the required standard of work expected from the team.
• Manage team members effectively to achieve team objectives.
• Support all team members proactively to enable them to achieve team objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members regularly.
• Assess team members’ work against agreed standards and objectives.
• Identify and monitor conflict within the team, addressing issues promptly.
• Identify causes for team members not meeting team objectives, providing support where needed.
• Identify ways of improving overall team performance.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members to improve their individual performance.
• Implement identified ways of improving team performance effectively.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times following health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, including the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, and safety sign regulations, and the use of PPE.
• Withdraw all possession and protection measures in line with organisational procedures.
• Take the appropriate action to confirm that the work area is secured on completion of the work.
• Identify the access requirements related to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, and elevated structures.
• Restore the work areas to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules.
• Assist in the completion of the relevant records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job card, maintenance log and action report, company reporting procedures, or other handover records.
• Take action to separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items.
• Take action to store reusable materials and equipment in an appropriate location, including tools, test equipment, materials, consumables, plant, and communications equipment, as applicable to the work activities.
• Identify, mark and secure any waste items that cannot be removed immediately, maintaining the safe operation of the railway at all times.
• Identify all plant, tools and test equipment that cannot be removed and ensure that it is secured and stored where they do not interfere with the safe operation of the railway.
• Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational procedures.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within own control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the relevant railway possession and protection arrangements for the work site and equipment to provide a safe system of work and how to check these have been withdrawn.
• Explain the organisational procedures for restoring the work area.
• Describe the work area security requirements.
• Explain the organisational procedures for storing material and equipment.
• Explain the different types of materials and equipment to be stored.
• Explain the different types, methods and procedures for the disposal of waste and hazardous substances which have organisational approval.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and approved organisational procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to reinstating the work area after signal engineering activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times following health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, as applicable to the work location and activities, and in accordance with the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, and safety sign regulations, and using appropriate PPE.
• Withdraw all possession and protection measures in line with organisational procedures.
• Take the appropriate action to confirm that the work area is secured on completion of the work.
• Identify the access requirements related to two of the following types of site locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, and elevated structures.
• Restore the work areas to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules.
• Assist in the completion of the relevant records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job card, maintenance log and action report, company reporting procedures, or other handover records.
• Take action to separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items.
• Take action to store reusable materials and equipment in an appropriate location including tools, test equipment, materials, consumables, plant, and communications equipment as applicable to the work activities.
• Identify, mark and secure any waste items that cannot be removed immediately, maintaining the safe operation of the railway at all times.
• Identify all plant, tools and test equipment that cannot be removed and ensure that it is secured and stored where they do not interfere with the safe operation of the railway.
• Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational procedures.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within own control and report those that cannot be resolved.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe the relevant railway possession and protection arrangements for the work site and equipment to provide a safe system of work and how to check these have been withdrawn.
• Explain the organisational procedures for restoring the work area.
• Describe the work area security requirements.
• Explain the organisational procedures for storing material and equipment.
• Explain the different types of materials and equipment to be stored.
• Describe the different types, methods and procedures for the disposal of waste and hazardous substances which have organisational approval.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and approved organisational procedures.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to reinstating the work area after telecoms engineering activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required work
• Confirm and agree what repairs or modifications are to be carried out to meet the specification
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and planning documentation during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment (such as electricity, mechanical, air or fluids) during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the repair or modification area during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Repair or modify electrical circuits using approved techniques and procedures during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Apply safe working practices and procedures at all times during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition during circuit modification and rewiring activities
• Prepare the electrical circuit for the required repair or modification
• Carry out the system repair or modification using approved materials, methods and procedures
• Complete the repair or modification within the agreed timescale
• Carry out repairs or modifications of six of the following electrical circuits: single-phase power circuits, control systems and components, three-phase power circuits, direct current power circuits, wiring enclosures (such as conduit, trunking or tray work), traction motor control, luminaries, switchgear and distribution panels, or other specific electrical circuits

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, adhering to health and safety regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Follow the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required replacement work.
• Use the correct tools and equipment for the replacement operations.
• Check that all tools and equipment are in a safe and usable condition before use.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company publications and planning documentation.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Check the calibration dates of tools and test equipment to be used.
• Use approved removal/installation techniques and procedures at all times.
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements to the work area.
• Dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner.
• Leave the work area in a safe condition after completing the replacement.
• Replace, position and secure the equipment and components in accordance with the specification.
• Replace systems that contain four communication-electronic subsystems or assemblies, at least two of which must be selected from group A.
• Use all of the following methods and techniques: taking ESD precautions, disconnection, levelling and aligning, earth bonding, and securing and locking.
• Disconnect/connect three of the following types of mechanical securing connections: threaded fasteners, locking devices, screws, torque load bolts, quick-release fasteners, or other specific securing device.
• Ensure that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete.
• Check that the installation is complete and that all components are free from damage.
• Disconnect/connect five of the following types of electrical or electronic connection: co-axial, screened, data cable, earth bonding points, PCB header connectors, quad-shield connectors, multi pin connectors (such as 62GB), D-type connectors, free plugs and sockets, fibre-optic connectors, or other specific electronic/electrical connection.
• Carry out replacements which comply with one of the following: organisational guidelines and codes of practice, equipment manufacturers' documents, engineering change documents, BS, ISO and/or BSEN standards, company standard operating procedures (SOP’s), or other relevant documents.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and work to the system
• Source and interpret the relevant specifications
• Identify, analyse and determine the sequence of the restoration activities to be undertaken
• Identify the components and/or equipment to be restored
• Carry out the restoration activities within the limits of own authority
• Carry out the restoration activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed timescale
• Establish the operational condition of the contact system
• Complete relevant documentation accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person(s), if applicable
• Identify where the operational condition of the contact system may affect the functional integrity and safety of the operational system
• Report any instances where the restoration activities cannot be fully met
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation
• Describe how to source and interpret specifications and instructions that are approved by own organisation
• Describe how to identify discrepancies in specifications and instructions, including version control
• Explain how to identify and analyse the restoration activities to be undertaken
• Describe how to identify the components and/or equipment to be restored
• Describe own organisation’s methods and techniques for carrying out restoration activities relevant to own role
• Describe the importance of carrying out activities in the specified sequence and agreed timescale
• Explain how to establish the operational condition of the contact system
• Explain the implications of when restoration activities cannot be completed
• Describe the types of conditions that would impact on the functional integrity and safety of the operational system
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work in line with organisational procedures and work to the system.
• Source and interpret work plans and schedules.
• Identify, plan and record work methods and activities which make optimum use of resources.
• Prioritise work activities to achieve objectives cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Agree and record individual roles and group responsibilities in line with organisational procedures.
• Seek advice from others to help resolve problems.
• Identify when changes to the plans may occur.
• Record the agreed work plans and communicate the plans to all involved in line with organisational procedures.
• Identify and communicate changes to the plans to the team.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete, accurate, formatted and processed in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work in line with organisational procedures and work to the system.
• Ensure the required materials and components are obtained and check their quantity and quality.
• Clarify how the materials and components need to be prepared for the renewal or maintenance of the permanent way.
• Ensure the preparations are carried out using suitable equipment.
• Review the preparation of materials and components to ensure they meet requirements.
• Report completion of preparations in line with own organisation’s procedures.
• Deal promptly with problems within own control in line with organisational procedures.
• Report the problems which cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with your organisation's procedures.
• Identify the small plant, measuring equipment and tools required for permanent way renewal and maintenance.
• Confirm all the required small plant, measuring equipment and tools are in a safe and usable condition.
• Ensure the necessary preparations have been carried out to small plant, measuring equipment and tools in line with work requirements.
• Monitor the preparation of small plant, measuring equipment and tools to ensure they meet requirements.
• Make sure that required safety arrangements are in place to protect other workers from activities likely to disrupt normal working.
• Confirm completion of preparations in line with organisational procedures.
• Deal promptly with problems within own control in line with organisational procedures.
• Report the problems which cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines.
• Follow the appropriate procedures for use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests.
• Plan the testing activities to cause minimal disruption to normal working.
• Obtain and use the correct issue of company and/or manufacturers' drawings and maintenance documentation.
• Adhere to procedures or systems in place for risk assessment, COSHH, personal protective equipment and other relevant safety regulations and procedures to realise a safe system of work.
• Ensure the safe isolation of equipment.
• Provide and maintain safe access and working arrangements for the maintenance area.
• Warn others in the maintenance area if they are at risk of injury from the system being tested.
• Carry out the testing activities using appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Take electrostatic precautions when handling components and circuit boards.
• Re-connect and return the equipment to service on completion of the testing activities.
• Dispose of waste items in a safe and environmentally acceptable manner, and leave the work area in a safe condition.
• Set up and carry out the tests using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales.
• Carry out tests on four communication electronic systems, sub-systems or assemblies to LRU level, at least two of which must be selected from group A.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: oscilloscope.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: temperature testing devices.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: power meters.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: logic analyser.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: Q meter.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: spectrum analyser.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: current tracer.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: time domain reflectometer.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: signal generator.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: frequency counter.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: multimeter.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: protocol analyser.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: breakout box.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: special-purpose testing equipment.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: automatic test equipment.
• Carry out tests using a range of tools and test equipment, to include four of the following: other specific test equipment.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: correct function.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: resistance.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: DC voltage/current levels.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: heat dissipation.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: AC voltage/current levels.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: frequency modulation/demodulation.
• Carry out all of the following tests or measurements, as applicable to the equipment being tested: clock/timer switching.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a safe system of work and work to the system
• Confirm and define the condition of the engineering equipment and/or components in accordance with the specification
• Ensure that all tasks, tests and checks have been completed in accordance with own organisation’s procedures
• Confirm that everyone involved accepts the equipment and/or component is in a satisfactory condition for transfer of responsibility to take place
• Identify any unusual features, defects or discrepancies relating to the condition of the equipment and/or component
• Make the transfer of responsibility and obtain agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment that transfer of responsibility occurs
• Make sure that clear, accurate and complete records of the transfer are made
• Describe the relevant health and safety working practices appropriate to the activity and organisation
• Describe own organisation’s procedures for transfer of responsibility of equipment and/or components
• Describe how to determine the condition of the equipment and/or components prior to transfer of responsibility
• Describe own organisation’s requirements for the completion of work and testing activities prior to returning equipment to operational service
• Explain what constitutes an unacceptable equipment or component condition
• Describe the implications of when transfer of responsibility activities cannot be completed
• Describe the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by own organisation
• Explain the limits of own authority and how to deal with situations that go beyond such authority

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, from the following as applicable to the work location and activities: organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, RIDDOR, PPE.
• Confirm and define the condition of the asset in accordance with the specification and transfer responsibility for two of the following types of signalling equipment: points, train control (such as signals or other method of authorising train movements), train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters), power supplies, balises, ETCS, other industry specific signalling equipment.
• Take action to ensure that all tasks, test and checks have been completed in line with organisational procedures.
• Take action to confirm that everyone involved accepts the status of the asset prior to transfer of responsibility, to include all of the following: fit for entry into service, fit for entry into restricted service, not fit for entry into service.
• Identify any unusual features, defects or discrepancies relating to the condition of the asset and take appropriate action in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Take action to make the transfer of responsibility and obtain agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment of transfer of responsibility and identify the access requirements related to two of the following types of site equipment locations: trackside, internal (such as signal box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, elevated structures.
• Take action to ensure that clear, accurate and complete records of the transfer of responsibility are made in line with organisational procedure, to include one from group A and one from group B of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people: job card, SMTH, maintenance log and action report, company reporting procedures, other industry specific maintenance records; infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, SMTH, other industry specific signalling standards/specifications.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the organisational procedures for the transfer of responsibility of signalling assets.
• Explain how to determine the condition of the asset prior to transfer of responsibility.
• Describe the requirements for the completion of work and testing activities prior transfer of responsibility.
• Explain what constitutes an unacceptable product or equipment condition.
• Describe organisational procedures for recording and documenting information on the status of equipment.
• Explain what transfer of responsibility documentation should be supplied and to whom in line with organisational procedures.
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures for transfer of responsibility.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to transfer of responsibility of signalling assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times following the health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures, from the organisation's safety management system, relevant sections of the HASWA, COSHH, safe work plans, track access restrictions, track work instructions, track possession, task risk control sheets, current rule book, regulations for working under OHLE and in the vicinity of DC lines (where appropriate), equipment disconnections, manual handling regulations, and RIDDOR.
• Confirm and define the condition of the asset in accordance with the specification and transfer responsibility for two of the following types of telecoms equipment: transmission systems, bearer circuits, telecoms bearers carrying signalling circuits, SCADA, operational telephones, switches and systems (such as: telephone exchanges & concentrators), railway operational information systems, PA and CCTV, operational CCTV (such as OPO/DOO), GSM-R, or other industry specific telecoms equipment.
• Take action to ensure that all tasks, tests and checks have been completed in line with organisational procedures.
• Take action to confirm that everyone involved accepts the status of the asset prior to transfer of responsibility, to include fit for entry into service, fit for entry into restricted service, or not fit for entry into service.
• Identify any unusual features, defects or discrepancies relating to the condition of the asset and take appropriate action in accordance with organisational procedures.
• Take action to make the transfer of responsibility and obtain agreement between everyone involved on the precise moment of transfer of responsibility and identify the access requirements related to two of the following types of site equipment locations: trackside, internal (such as telecoms box, equipment room), areas to which the public have access, confined spaces, or elevated structures.
• Take action to ensure that clear, accurate and complete records of the transfer of responsibility are made in line with organisational procedure, to include one from group A (job card, TMTH, maintenance log and action report, company reporting procedures, or other industry specific maintenance records) and one from group B (infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures, equipment manufacturer's documents, BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards, TMTH, or other industry specific telecoms standards/specifications), and pass it to the appropriate people.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Explain the organisational procedures for the transfer of responsibility of telecoms assets.
• Explain how to determine the condition of the asset prior to transfer of responsibility.
• Describe the requirements for the completion of work and testing activities prior transfer of responsibility.
• Explain what constitutes an unacceptable product or equipment condition.
• Describe organisational procedures for recording and documenting information on the status of equipment.
• Explain what transfer of responsibility documentation should be supplied and to whom in line with organisational procedures.
• Describe the approved organisational reporting lines and procedures for transfer of responsibility.
• Describe the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in relation to transfer of responsibility of telecoms assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Work safely at all times, complying with their organisation's procedures.
• Access and interpret the relevant diagrams and specifications for the product or equipment being inspected.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated as required prior to use.
• Select and use the correct equipment to carry out the inspection.
• Identify and confirm the inspection checks to be made and acceptance criteria to be used.
• Carry out all required inspections as approved by own organisation.
• Identify and analyse any defects or variations from the specification.
• Record the results of the inspection in the appropriate format.
• Deal promptly with problems within own control and report those that cannot be resolved in line with organisational procedures.
• List the relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures as appropriate to the activity.
• Describe how to access and interpret the relevant diagrams and engineering specifications.
• Explain how and when to confirm the specification is accurate.
• Explain what constitutes the permanent way infrastructure and how it integrates with other aspects of the rail engineering industry.
• Describe the operational and environmental constraints that could occur whilst undertaking an inspection, including open to traffic, closed to traffic, restricted track access, day work/night work.
• Explain the methods and techniques for inspection as approved by own organisation.
• Describe the types of equipment required for the inspection and how to ensure it is calibrated as appropriate.
• Explain how to ensure authorisation is obtained for both the inspection and the use of equipment.
• Explain organisational procedures for the care and control of inspection equipment.
• Explain what constitutes a defect or variation of the permanent way infrastructure.
• Explain how to identify and analyse defects in the permanent way infrastructure, including visual means, measured means, and calculated means.
• Explain the importance of reporting a defect or variation, including when immediate action is required.
• Describe the impact of a defect or variation on the operational performance and safety of the permanent way.
• Explain the relevant reporting lines and procedures as approved by own organisation.
• Explain the limits of own authority and responsibility and those of others involved in the activity.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate the required behaviours in line with the job role and company objectives.
• Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information.
• Use the approved source to obtain the required data, documentation or specifications.
• Check the currency and validity of the documentation used.
• Exercise care and control over the documentation at all times.
• Correctly extract all necessary data in order to carry out the required tasks.
• Seek out additional information where there are gaps or deficiencies in the information obtained.
• Report any problems found with the data, documentation or specifications.
• Make valid decisions based on the information extracted.
• Return all documentation to the approved location on completion of the work.
• Extract and interpret information from engineering drawings and other related documentation.
• Extract information that includes three of the following: materials or components required, connections to be made, dimensions, processes or treatments required, dismantling/assembly sequence required, installation requirements, location/orientation of parts, tolerances and quality requirements, circuit characteristics (such as pressure, flow, current, voltage, speed), test points, or inspection requirements.
• Use terms and information extracted from engineering drawings and related documentation to establish work requirements, to include four of the following: general assembly drawings, routing diagrams (such as piping, cables etc), fluid power drawings, layout diagrams (such as schematic, block, physical, system), wiring/circuit diagrams, approved sketches, installation drawings, technical illustrations, manufacturers' manuals/drawings, visual display screens, or photographic images.
• Use information extracted from related standards, templates and certifications to establish work requirements to include four from the following: standard operating procedures, maintenance log/reports, reference tables/charts (such as logic tables, ladder diagrams), fault diagnosis guides, national, international and organisational standards, test schedules, health and safety standards relating to activity (such as COSHH), test results, environmental requirements/information, or manufacturers' instructions.
• Report any inaccuracies or discrepancies in documentation and specifications, if applicable.
• Deal promptly and effectively with any problems within their control and report those which cannot be solved.
• Explain what information sources are used for the data and documentation that they use in their work activities.
• Explain how documents are obtained, and how to check that they are current and valid.
• Explain the basic principles of confidentiality (including what information should be available and to whom).
• Describe the different ways/formats that data and documentation can be presented (such as drawings, job instructions product data sheets, manufacturers’ manuals, financial spreadsheets, production schedules, inspection and calibration requirements, customer information).
• Explain how to use other sources of information to support the data (such as electronic component pin configuration specifications, reference charts, standards, bend allowances required for material thickness, electrical conditions required for specific welding rods, mixing ratios for bonding and finishing material).

What you'll be able to do

• Effectively use engineering documentation in work activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate efficiency in work processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Apply safe working practices in a rail engineering environment.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines and targets.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to a positive and productive work environment.
• Follow organisational procedures and guidelines.
• Take responsibility for own work and actions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in working practices.
• Use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.