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Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3 Signalling Context Core and Specialisms

Overview Employers in the Rail Engineering Sector have developed this Detailed Requirements Document (DRD); the document is designed to meet the detail required for the signalling pathway within the Railway Engineering Technician Standard. The Signalling DRD describes the context core and specialisms required for a Signalling Railway Engineering Technician to be competent; this document forms part of the Employer Occupational Brief (EOB). Purpose Employers, colleges and training providers should use this document to support the delivery of the Railway Engineering – Signalling pathway in the planning and delivery of the apprenticeship standard. The detail within this document has been developed from the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

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Table of Contents

1. Context core and specialisms for Signal Rail Engineering Technician........................................................................................................3

2. Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements..................................................................................................5

3. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway..........5

4. How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation..........................................................................7

5. Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations............................................8

6. Plan a high standard of technical work........................................8

7. Deliver a high standard of technical work................................10

8. Solve problems.......................................................................................11

9. Manage resources.................................................................................11

10. Understanding of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings.......................12

11. Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes.......................................................................................................14

12. Able to apply safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings................................16

13. IRSE Licenses – Signalling Maintainer.....................................17

14. IRSE Licenses – Signalling Installer.........................................21

15. IRSE License – Functional Tester...............................................24

Annex A - Level 3 Railway Technician Knowledge Qualification Structure............................................................................26

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1. Context core and specialisms for Signal Rail Engineering Technician

Core Knowledge. Within a Rail context all Rail Engineering Technicians need to know about:

Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.

The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway.

How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems.

Core Skills. Within a Rail context all Rail Engineering Technicians need to be able to:

Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.

Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans and schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources.

Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others.

Solve problems: Identify problems and apply a structured approach and appropriate methods to problem solving and diagnosis.

Manage resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment.

Understanding of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings

Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes including wiring, cable access requirements & terminations, adjustment of signalling assets, locate and replace components and methods for signal component handling working on isolated and live signalling equipment

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Core Skills. Within a Rail context all Rail Engineering Technicians need to be able to:

Able to apply safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings

IRSE Licenses Signalling Maintainer

Signalling Installer

Signalling Functional Tester

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Core Knowledge

2. Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements. Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.

Health, Safety & Environment Hazards associated with carrying out signal maintenance, component replacement and diagnostic activities (such as stored energy, radio frequency radiation, electrical supplies, electrical/electronic interfaces, using damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how to minimise these and reduce any risks

The safe working practices for the release of stored energy, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical

Your organisation's procedures for the recording and control of modifications

3. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway The Rail Engineering Technician knowledge qualification for the Signalling pathway is made up of the following two units: Function and Characteristics of Railway Signalling Systems and Signalling Technologies. For further guidance please see the knowledge qualification structure at annex A. Function and Characteristics of Railway Signalling Systems

Understand the role of rail signalling within the railway system • Describe the historical development of signalling systems • Explain the purpose and scope of a signalling system within the rail system • Explain the man-machine interfaces, their problems and how they are addressed • Describe a signalling system lifecycle from design to decommissioning

Understand the principles of safety and high integrity systems as applied to a railway signalling system

• Explain the principles of high integrity engineering with reference to the components of a signalling system

Know the function and characteristics of line-side signalling elements • Describe the application of principles throughout the signalling lifecycle • Explain the function of elements, consequences of failure and risk mitigation for

a given signalling application Describe the main line-side elements of a typical railway signalling system

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Core Knowledge

The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway Function and Characteristics of Railway Signalling Systems continued

Know the major sources and categories of controlled documentation, signalling information, notation and terminology

• Describe how information is obtained and the importance of documentation control

• Describe signalling abbreviations, symbols and definitions.

Signalling Technologies Understand the function and operation of diodes, transistors and logic gates

• Explain the purpose of two different types of diode, each in a different electronic circuit application

• Explain the operation of two different types of transistor, one in an analogue and one in a digital circuit

• Explain the operation of three different logic gates with appropriate gate symbols, truth tables and Boolean expressions

Be able to build and test operational amplifier-based analogue circuits • Build and test two different types of analogue circuit using operational amplifiers

Be able to build and test combinational and sequential logic circuits • Build and test a combinational logic circuit that has three input variables • Build and test a sequential circuit using integrated circuit(s)

Know about system monitoring and reliability • Describe a condition monitoring method and technique related to a given

engineering system • Use given data to calculate failure rates for a range of components and

equipment • Describe the factors affecting reliability for a given engineering system

Data Analysis Principles and theories associated with fluid power equipment (such as cascading and truth tables, logic/ladder diagrams, sequential charts/tables or functional diagrams)

Systems The effects of pressure and flow on the performance of the system

The principles of how Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) units/modules function

The principles of how communication-electronic or associated systems function and interact e.g. SCADA

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Core Knowledge The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway Assets and Equipment

The identification, application, function and operation of different types of valves (such as poppet, spool, piston, disc and slide)

The identification, application function and operation of different types of sensors and actuators (such as rotary, linear, mechanical, electrical)

The different types of cabling including their application and compliance (such as multi-core cables, single-core cables, steel wire armoured (SWA), data cables, screened cables, fibre cables) their fittings and their application.

The different types of electrical component (such as plugs, sockets, switches, lighting and fittings, junction boxes, relays, protection devices)

4. How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems Engineering Solutions

Apply the principles of workplace organisation to an operation or process using a 5S/5C audit and a `red tag' exercise

The steps in a 5S/5C audit and a `red tag' exercise and how to carry them out

How to score and audit the 5S/5C exercise

Apply the principle and processes of visual management to an operation or process using a variety of visual management techniques

Identify appropriate parts of the operation or process that will have visual controls

The types of analytical methods and techniques in checking and testing, including as appropriate, observation, calculation and comparison

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Core Skills

5. Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations. Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations. Statutory Regulations

Ensure that any stored energy or substances are released safely and correctly

Organisational Safety The implications of not following the methods and techniques for safe component handling

The implications of not following the procedures for the installation activities

Work Area Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arriving at site, including the prompt reporting to the relevant person(s)

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

6. Plan a high standard of technical work Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources. Organisation Plan Your organisation’s procedures for the transfer of responsibility of signalling assets

Resources Ensure that the following resources are considered during the planning as applicable to the signal equipment being tested: • Documentation (current and appropriate) • Tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable) • Materials, replacement equipment and consumables • Communications equipment • Personnel (total required and competence) • Access arrangements

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Core Skills Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources. Gathering & Interpreting Information

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

Use of Information Establish the required installation technical information for 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

Establish the required maintenance and/or testing technical information for 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

Activity Planning The relevant methods and techniques covering maintenance and/or fault finding of signalling equipment and how to interpret them

What constitutes a fault and/or defect in signalling assets

Plan maintenance testing for 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

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Core Skills

7. Deliver a high standard of technical work Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others. Maintenance

The methods, techniques and procedures for the maintenance of signalling systems and equipment

Assist in the planned maintenance 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

Ensure that interference with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being maintained are not disturbed without authority

The types of operational constraints that could occur when carrying out signalling maintenance activities

Replacement Carry out the replacement of components from 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

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Core Skills

8. Solve problems

Solve problems: Identify problems and apply a structured approach and appropriate methods to problem solving and diagnosis.

Fault Diagnosis The types of defects or variations that could occur in signalling equipment, products and assets

Analyse Problems How and when signalling activities cannot be achieved and the impact of any deviations from the planned activities

9. Manage resources Manage resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment. Resources

Allocate and monitor resources for the following signalling engineering activities:

• Installation • Maintenance • Fault finding • Testing • Other industry specific signalling activity

Resource: Tools & Equipment Allocate and monitor resources for 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

Allocate and monitor the following resources 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) • Access arrangements

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Signalling Specific Detail

10. Understanding of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings Understanding of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings Introduction to Signalling Design

Basic Signalling Design - Introduction to Signalling Design OPS, SDS and Scheme Plan

Basic Signalling Design Design Handbook Module Presentations Red/Green Modifications

Basic Signalling Design Signalling Alphabet Tests CAD Practice

Basic Signalling Design - CAD Analysis sheets LAP Extracts

SSI Appreciation Binary Exercise

SSI Signal Location Case Design

SSI Point Location Case Design

GRIP process associated with Outline Design/Detailed Design and the associated moves from optioneering to single option selection/Approval in Principle at GRIP stage 3

Production of Design Hazard/Risk log in GRIP 1-3 stage and possible brief on the Common Safety Method of Risk Assessment (CSM-RA)

Production of an early Interface Specification and Operating Specification and draft Signal Sighting Forms, prior to GRIP 4 are seen as key for all design projects.

An appreciation of signalling Control Tables and how these coupled with the signalling scheme plan & SDS are the main building blocks in order to commence detailed circuit designs.

The existence of Typical Design Circuits

The Interdisciplinary Design Check (IDC) process in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009 and independent design checking/verification process

Design Error log process/design modifications process/Close out of Design Errors/Modifications prior to Entry Into Service.

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Signalling Specific Detail

Understanding of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings Introduction to Signalling Design continued

The Approval process for design and the associated DRN process (Design Review Notifications) leading to ‘Approval for Construction’ (AFC) from the Infrastructure Client

Brief on the current ‘Safe By Design’ initiatives – Keep it Simple and Taking Reasonable Opportunity to design out Risk etc.

Parallel/Overlapping design issues and dangers associated with non-sequential working/Stage-Works

Production of on-going Design Log to record all design decisions

Issue of Design for Installation/ Issue of Design for Test & Commissioning/issue of Design To maintainer and ‘As-Built’ record copies back into National Records Group (NRG)

Analysis How defects and variations can affect the safety and performance of signalling system

The types of defects or variations that could occur in signalling equipment, products and assets

What constitutes a signalling component/equipment defect and the implication on safety and performance of the operational railway

Organise local signal engineering activities for 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

Contribute to the technical leadership of signal engineering activities for 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

The types of defects or variations that could occur in maintained or newly installed signalling systems

The correct mode of operation of signalling asset to be adjusted

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Signalling Specific Detail

11. Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes including wiring, cable access requirements & terminations, adjustment of signalling assets, locate and replace components and methods for signal component handling working on isolated and live signalling equipment Installation

Assist in the installation 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

The protection and disconnection requirements or permit to work procedure that apply to the system (such as electrical isolation, locking off switchgear, placing of warning notices, proving the isolation has been achieved and secured)

The relevant methods and techniques covering the installation of signalling equipment and how to interpret them

Hazards associated with carrying out signalling installation activities (such as stored energy, radio frequency radiation, electrical supplies, electrical/electronic interfaces, using damaged or badly maintained tools and equipment, not following laid-down procedures), and how to minimise these and reduce any risks

Confirm the operational status of signalling equipment that is: • Fit for entry into service • Fit for entry into restricted service • Not fit for entry into service

Transfer responsibility for 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

Ensure that transfer of responsibility transfer complies with the following: • Infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures • Equipment manufacturer's documents • BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards • SMTH • Other industry specific signalling standards/specifications

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Signalling Specific Detail

Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes including wiring, cable access requirements & terminations, adjustment of signalling assets, locate and replace components and methods for signal component handling working on isolated and live signalling equipment Maintenance

Run, secure and terminate wires and cables correctly

The correct mode of operation of signalling assets to be maintained

Fault Diagnosis Collect fault diagnosis evidence from four of the following sources: • The person or operator who reported the fault • Equipment self-diagnosis • Test instrument measurements • Recording devices • Sensory input (such as sight, sound, smell, touch) • Equipment records • Circuit meters • Equipment outputs

Use a range of fault diagnostic techniques to include the following: • Half-split technique • Input/output technique • Injection and sampling • Six point technique • Emergent sequence • Unit substitution • Function/performance testing • Equipment self-diagnostics

Diagnose faults on 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

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Signalling Specific Detail

12. Able to apply safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings Able to apply safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings Testing

Conduct compliance testing of the following types of maintained or newly installed 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

How to use test equipment so as to ensure true and accurate measurements are taken

Conduct testing 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 • Other industry specific signalling equipment

Assist in the testing 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

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Signalling Specific Detail

13. IRSE Licenses – Signalling Maintainer

IRSE Licenses

Signalling Maintainer – Unit 1 Prepare to undertake maintenance and fault finding tasks

1.1 Identify and source the required detail for the maintenance activity Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements Ensure that the information used is current, authorised and contains all essential data 1.2 Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory or ambiguous Identify and analyse discrepancies in information and take the appropriate remedial action Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation 1.3 identify the location and the activity and determine the access arrangements

1.4 Take action to advise other people as required of the requirements for safe access Deal effectively with problems on determining the requirements for safe access within limits of own authority and report those that cannot be resolved 1.5 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times

1.6 Identify and confirm the resources required and ensure sufficient resources are available Confirm information relating to resources is accurate and up to date 1.7 Allocate and monitor the use of resources

1.8 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 1.9 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 1.10 Work effectively with colleagues, clients and the public

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Signalling Maintainer continued – Unit 2 Maintain and adjust signalling equipment 2.1 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arrival at site including the prompt reporting to relevant personnel Take action to ensure the requirements for safe access to work are implemented and remain in place for the duration of the activity 2.2 Identify the area of work and the asset to be maintained Take action to source and interpret the relevant maintenance schedules to carry out the required work Within limits of own authority carry out the maintenance activities in the specified sequence and in an agreed time scale ensuring that the work does not interfere with the operational railway Identify and use the correct measuring instruments and other tools and equipment Correctly interpret relevant system documentation, diagnostics, indications and alarms 2.3 Identify and analyse discrepancies in information and take appropriate remedial action Identify and use authorised maintenance methods where existing instructions are insufficient 2.4 Identify relevant authorisation changes, where urgent action may be required; these may include the extension of possessions or the setting up of additional protection arrangements Identify, evaluate and report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule 2.5 Observe sufficient operations following the maintenance of the equipment to confirm it is functioning correctly Take action to complete the relevant maintenance records, process them in accordance with requirements and pass them on the appropriate personnel 2.6 Identify the area of work and the components/equipment to be adjusted Take action to source and interpret the appropriate documentation and operating specifications for the equipment being adjusted Identify and correctly use the relevant tools, test equipment and measuring instruments Take action to carry out the required adjustments in the specified sequence within limits of own authority and in the agreed time scale

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IRSE Licenses IRSE Licenses

Signalling Maintainer – Unit 2 Maintain and adjust signalling equipment continued 2.7 Identify and confirm that the adjusted components/equipment meet the required operating specification Inline with organisational procedures complete the relevant integrity checks Observe sufficient operations of the adjusted equipment to confirm it is functioning correctly Take action to maintain documentation in accordance with organisational procedures and submit all reports and communications to the appropriate authorities at the relevant times 2.8 Identify, evaluate and report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where thare are identified defects outside the required adjustments Identify and report any defects promptly, and agree a suitable course of action with the relevant personnel

Signalling Maintainer - Unit 3 Remove and replace signalling components 3.1 Comply with procedures working safely at all times 3.2 Identify and locate the component(s) to be removed Take action and follow all relevant diagrams and specifications Identify and mark components' orientation for re-assembly 3.3 Take action and ensure that any stored energy or substances are released safely and correctly Take action to label relevant wiring and components and note the configuration settings 3.4 Take action to isolate the working area from other systems following the required procedure for disconnection In accordance with organisational procedures and using the approved tools and techniques remove the required component(s) in a way that does not interfere with any operational railway systems Take precautions to prevent damage to component(s) during removal Take action to ensure that the interface with other systems is minimised, and equipment and systems other than those being worked on are not disturbed without authority Assess the condition of the removed component(s) and record those that will require replacing 3.5 Identify and locate the required component and ensure that it is in a suitable condition as a replacement and fit for purpose Take action to source and follow all relevant diagrams and specifications Assess the replacement component is compatible with the equipment/system

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IRSE Licenses IRSE Licenses

Signalling Maintainer – Unit 3 Remove and replace signalling components continued 3.6 Using appropriate tools and techniques replace the component(s) in the correct sequence taking precautions to prevent damage to the component(s) during the replacement activity Complete the replacement ensuring that all components are free from damage including checking that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete making any necessary adjustments to the components to ensure they function correctly 3.7 In accordance with organisational procedures store or discard the removed component(s) Take action to provide electrostatic protection for electronic equipment 3.8 For the removal and replacement of components complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with organisational procedures 3.9 Complete the replacement integrity checks in accordance with appropriate standards and ensure that the completed work is to specification Observe sufficient operations of the asset to confirm it is functioning correctly 3.10 For the removal and replacement of components ensure that authorised practices are used where existing instructions are insufficient For the removal and replacement of components deal promptly and effectively with problems within own control and report those that cannot be resolved Signalling Maintainer – Unit 4 Reinstate the work area after signal engineering activities 4.1 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times 4.2 In line with organisational procedures withdraw all possession and protection measures 4.3 Take the appropriate action to confirm that the work area secured on completion of the work Restore the work area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules 4.4 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 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

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IRSE Licenses IRSE Licenses

Signalling Maintainer – Unit 4 Reinstate the work area after signal engineering activities 4.5 Deal promptly and effectively with problems within own control and report those that cannot be resolved Signalling Maintainer – Unit 5 C2 - Accept responsibility for work of self and others C3 - Accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks E1 - Comply with the Code of Conduct of your institution E2 - Manage and apply safe systems of work (already demonstrated above) E3 - Undertake engineering work in a way that contributes to sustainable development E4 - Carry out and record CPR necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice E5 - Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner

14. IRSE Licenses – Signalling Installer IRSE Licenses

Signalling Installer Unit 1 Prepare to undertake installation work 1.1 Identify and source the required details for the installation activity Source and interpret accurate and relevant information on technical requirements Ensure that the information used is current, authorised and contains all essential data 1.2 Identify and deal promptly with information that is inadequate, contradictory or ambiguous Identify and analyse discrepancies in information and take the appropriate remedial action Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements and their interpretation 1.3 Identify the location of the activity and determine the access arrangements 1.4 Take action to advise other people as required of the requirements for safe access Deal effectively with problems on determining the requirements for safe access within limits of own authority and report those that cannot be resolved 1.5 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times Take action to ensure that the requirements for safe access meets organisational procedures 1.6 Identify and confirm the resources required and ensure sufficient resources are available

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Signalling Installer - Unit 1 Prepare to undertake installation work continued Confirm information relating to resources is accurate and up to date 1.7 Allocate and monitor the use of resources 1.8 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 1.9 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 1.10 Work effectively with colleagues, clients and the public

Signalling Installer - Unit 2 Install signalling equipment 2.1 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times Identify and analyse any necessary changes to safety requirements on arrival at site including the prompt reporting to relevant personnel Take action to ensure the requirements for safe access to work are implemented and remain in place for the duration of the activity 2.2 Identify and locate the equipment, components and cables to be worked on In line with organisational procedures follow all relevant diagrams and specifications for the installation being carried out 2.3 Identify and use the correct tools and test equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition 2.4 Install, position, secure and label the equipment and components in accordance with the installation specification and standards Carry out all installation activities within the limits of own authority and responsibility 2.5 Take action to run, secure and terminate wires and cables correctly 2.6 Deal promptly and effectively with any problems with the installation within own control and report those that cannot be resolved

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Signalling Installer – Unit 3 Complete the installation tasks 3.1 Comply with organisational procedures working safely at all times 3.2 Take action to ensure that the installation is complete and that all components are free from damage Complete the installation integrity checks in line with organisational procedures and confirm that the completed work is to specification 3.3 Complete all relevant documentation in line with organisational procedures 3.4 Report any instances where the installation activities cannot be completed 3.5 Restore the work areas to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules Take appropriate action to confirm that the work area is secured on completion of the work 3.6 In line with organisational procedures withdraw all possession and protection measures 3.7 Deal promptly and effectively with any problems over the re-instatement of the work area within own control and report those that cannot be resolved 3.8 Take action to separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items Take action to store reusable materials and equipment in appropriate location Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational procedures 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 Identify, mark and secure any waste items that cannot be removed immediately maintaining the safe operation of the railway at all times

Signalling Installer – Unit 4 C2 - Accept responsibility for work of self and others C3 - Accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks E1 - Comply with the Code of Conduct of your institution E2 - Manage and apply safe systems of work (already demonstrated above) E3 - Undertake engineering work in a way that contributes to sustainable development E4 - Carry out and record CPR necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice E5 - Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner

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IRSE Licenses

15. IRSE License – Functional Tester IRSE Licenses

Functional Tester – Unit 1 Prepare to undertake testing of signalling systems and equipment 1.1 Access work locations safely, within the agreed timescales and in accordance with the site access procedures 1.2 Accurately determine the scope of the work to be carried out, and the status of the previously tested equipment 1.3 Obtain confirmation that the personnel allocated for the testing activity are available and competent to undertake the tasks 1.4 Select and confirm that all tools and test equipment to be used are available, appropriate for the work, serviceable and suitable for the working conditions 1.5 Confirm that all documentation required for the work is available, and is authorised for use 1.6 Deal effectively with any deficiencies and the non-availability of documentation, personnel, tools or test equipment in accordance with organisational procedures

Functional Tester – Unit 2

Undertake tests/checks to confirm compliance with the design and specification 2.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines 2.2 Work effectively with colleagues, clients and the public 2.3 Ensure that your activities minimise the risk of disturbance or damage to the equipment inder test and the operation signalling system 2.4 Follow the appropriate procedures for the use of tools and equipment to carry out the required tests 2.5 Set up and carry out the checks using the correct procedures and within the agreed timescales 2.6 Set up and carry out the tests using the correct procedures and within agreed timescales 2.7 Record the results of the tests in the appropriate format 2.8 Review the results and carry out further tests if necessary 2.9 Analyse the evidence from the testing and confirm that it is thorough and accurately identifies the state of the completed testing

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Functional Tester – Unit 2 Undertake tests/checks to confirm compliance with the design and specification continued 2.10 Restore the work area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules Confirm that all tools, test devices, and equipment are removed on completion of testing 2.11 Deal promptly and effectively with problems in re-instating the work area which are within your control and report those that cannot be solved Functional Tester – Unit 3 Determine the status of the tested signalling systems and equipment 3.1 Confirm the testing records are complete and accurately reflect the results of the testing activities carried out 3.2 Take effective and safe course of action to promptly resolve any inconsistencies in the test data 3.3 Analyse and compare test results against the product or asset specification and identify any faults or variations from specification 3.4 Handover to others the equipment which you have tested in accordance with organisation procedures including notifying any restrictions or limitations

Functional Tester – Unit 4 C2 - Accept responsibility for work of self and others C3 - Accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks E1 - Comply with the Code of Conduct of your institution E2 - Manage and apply safe systems of work (already demonstrated above) E3 - Undertake engineering work in a way that contributes to sustainable development E4 - Carry out and record CPR necessary to maintain and enhance competence in own area of practice E5 - Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner