Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3

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Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3 Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications DRD describes the context core and specialisms required for a Telecommunications 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 – Telecommunications 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 Telecommunications 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..........6

4. How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation..........................................................................8

5. Plan a high standard of technical work........................................9

6. Deliver a high standard of technical work..................................9

7. Communicate effectively...................................................................13

8. Understanding telecoms principles and associated operating procedures for railway communication and information systems (and systems interfaces) including optical networks, passenger alarm, customer information, CCTV and wireless networks................................................................14

9. Understand the types of operational constraints when carrying out telecoms installation and maintenance activities.........................................................................................................15

10. Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials..................................16

11. IRSE Licenses.......................................................................................23

Annex A - Level 3 Railway Technician Knowledge Qualification Structure............................................................................30

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1. Context core and specialisms for Telecommunications 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:

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.

Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.

Understanding telecoms principles and associated operating procedures for railway communication and information systems (and systems interfaces) including optical networks, passenger alarm, customer information, CCTV and wireless networks.

Understand the types of operational constraints when carrying out telecoms installation and maintenance activities.

Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials.

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IRSE Licenses Telecoms Maintainer and Fault Finder

Telecoms Installer

Telecoms 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 The procedures and precautions to be adopted to eliminate electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazards when working with and handling electronic devices

Your organisation’s procedures for the transfer of responsibility of telecoms assets

Protection Ensure that testing activities comply with the following:

• Infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures • Equipment manufacturer's documents • BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards • TMTH • Other industry specific telecom standards/specifications

Site Access Identify the access requirements related to the following types of site equipment/installation locations:

• Trackside • Internal (such as signal box, equipment room) • Areas to which the public have access • Confined spaces • Elevated structures

Install Hazards associated with carrying out telecom installation and test activities (such as stored voltages, 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

Identify and correctly label wires and cables in accordance with installation requirements

Run, secure and terminate wires and cables correctly

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Core Knowledge

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 Telecoms pathway is made up of the following two units. Telecommunications Technologies and Telecommunications Principles. For further guidance please see the knowledge qualification structure at annex A. Telecommunication Technologies

Understand the relationship between telecommunication circuits and transmission lines and their effect on a digital signal

• Describe the properties of a circuit with reactive and resistive components • Describe the characteristics of a transmission line with reference to an

equivalent circuit model • Describe the properties of a digital signal and the impairments that could affect

it

Understand the principles and characteristics of frequency modulation and multiplexing

• Describe signal modulation techniques and the properties of a modulated signal • Describe the principles and benefits of analogue to digital conversion • Describe the principles and benefits of frequency and time division multiplexing

Be able to carry out tests on telecommunications electrical circuits • Make measurements on telecommunication electrical circuits

Understand the applications of electromagnetic theory as applied to telecommunications

• Describe the characteristics and application of frequency bands in the electromagnetic spectrum • Explain how transformers and other telecommunication devices make use of the

principles of electromagnetism.

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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 Telecommunications Principles

Know the main elements of data communications system

• Identify and explain types of communication devices • Explain the principles of signal theory

Understand the communication principles of computer networks

• Identify and describe the roles of network components and how they are interconnected

• Describe the features of networks and the communication services they offer • Describe communication protocols used and explain why they are important

Understand transmission protocols and models

• Describe different methods of electronic communication and transmission media used

Understand internet communications

• Describe the nature of internet communication and the associated system requirements

Confirm compliance with the design details, specifications, industry standards, wiring diagrams and plans in accordance with testing instructions

The classification of different voltage levels and the authority requirements for working on them

Systems How to secure the system for testing purposes

The different types of mounting, connecting and cable supporting systems used in the installation of telecoms equipment

What constitutes a significant defect or variation in telecoms 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

How to locate and identify the equipment, components and cables to be worked on

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

How to achieve and the importance of effective working relationships when organising local telecoms engineering activities

How defects and variations can affect the safety and performance of telecoms system

The application of the seven key measures of competitiveness. Determine and calculate the following:

• Not right first time • Delivery schedule achievement

Plus one of the following:

• Parts per operator hour (PPOH) • Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) • Value added per person (VAPP) • Stock turns • Cost breakdown in term of labour, material and overhead • Floor space utilisation (FSU)

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Core Skills

5. 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. Activity Planning

How to source and interpret relevant technical information, standards, diagrams, instructions, specifications and schedules for:

• Installation of telecoms equipment • Telecom engineering activities • Other related information for the testing/checking of telecoms equipment

Organise local telecoms engineering activities for one of the following types of telecom 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 telecom equipment

6. 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. Installation Ensure that installation activities comply with one of the following:

• Infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures • Equipment manufacturer's documents • BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards • Other industry specific telecom standards/specifications

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Core Skills

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. Installation continued

Install the following types of telecom equipment:


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

Make the following types of connections during the installation:

• Crimping • Mechanical • Soldering • IDC • Optical • Other specific type of termination/connection

Identify and correctly label wires and cables in accordance with installation requirements Run, secure and terminate wires and cables correctly Maintenance

Assist in the following tests/maintenance activities as applicable to the type of telecom equipment being maintained/tested:

• Bandwidth • Power • Interference • Attenuation • Frequency • Image quality • Alignment • Day/night settings • OTDR • Psophometric • Insertion loss measurement • Data error rate • Voltage • Current • Resistance • Continuity • Other industry specific telecoms tests

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Core Skills 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 continued

Carry out the following maintenance activities as applicable to the equipment being maintained:

• Visual and aural checks • Electrical measurements and adjustments • Mechanical measurements and adjustments • Routine servicing • Cleaning • Lubricating • Other specific telecom maintenance activity

Integrity & Compliance The types of defects or variations that could occur in telecoms systems

Identify and deal promptly with information, which is inadequate, contradictory and/or ambiguous

The activities which may compromise system functionality and integrity including the operational constraints to carrying out testing activities

The correct and incorrect mode of operation of the system to be tested, including acceptable operational variances

Testing Conduct the following tests as applicable to the type of telecom equipment being tested:


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Core Skills

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. Testing continued

Conduct compliance testing of the following types of maintained telecom equipment:


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 • Other specific telecom test equipment

Assist in the completion the relevant maintenance/test records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people:

• Job card • TMTH • Maintenance log and action report • Company reporting procedures • Other industry specific maintenance records

Transfer Responsibility Your organisation’s procedures for the transfer of responsibility of telecoms assets

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 • TMTH • Other industry specific telecom standards/specifications

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Core Skills

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. Transfer Responsibility continued

Transfer responsibility for the following types of telecom equipment:


Complete the relevant transfer records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people:

• Job card • TMTH • Maintenance log and action report • Company reporting procedures • Other industry specific maintenance records

Core Skills

7. Communicate effectively Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications. Presenting Information

Assist in completion of the relevant test records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people:

• Job card • TMTH • Test log and action report • Company reporting procedures • Other industry specific test records

Complete the relevant test/compliance records, to include one of the following, and pass it to the appropriate people:

• Job card • TMTH • Test log and action report • Company reporting procedures • Other industry specific test/compliance records

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Telecommunications Specific Detail

8. Understanding telecoms principles and associated operating procedures for railway communication and information systems (and systems interfaces) including optical networks, passenger alarm, customer information, CCTV and wireless networks. Understanding telecoms principles and associated operating procedures for railway communication and information systems (and systems interfaces) including optical networks, passenger alarm, customer information, CCTV and wireless networks. Telecommunication Principles

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

Operating Principles Confirm that the adjusted components/equipment meet the required operating specification

Investigate and determine the most likely causes of the faults, including as appropriate, selecting and following the appropriate fault investigation guide

Obtain and extract information 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

Review and analyse all relevant information on the symptoms and problems associated with the equipment including fault history to accurately establish the location and nature of the fault

Take appropriate action to prevent the system functionality or integrity being compromised before starting any intrusive activities and that protection and disconnection arrangements are implemented to ensure operational safety

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9. Understand the types of operational constraints when carrying out telecoms installation and maintenance activities. Understand the types of operational constraints when carrying out telecoms installation and maintenance activities. Operational Constraints

Identify any special requirements and incorporate them in the plan, for example, identifying when independent testing of the telecoms equipment is required and/or whether failure investigation of the telecoms equipment is required

The activities which may compromise system functionality and integrity, including disturbing other equipment and systems without authority

How to secure the system prior to fault finding activities taking place

Carry out diagnostic techniques in a manner that minimises the interference with other systems and equipment and is within the limits of your own authority

The range and type of operational constraints and authorisation procedures for carrying out telecoms activities on the operational railway

Hazards associated with carrying out telecom component replacement/removal activities (such as stored voltages, 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 types of damage or disturbance that could occur to operational equipment when undertaking a maintenance activity

The types of operational constraints that could occur when carrying out telecoms maintenance / adjustment activities

The correct mode of operation of the asset following replacement activities

The correct mode of operation of telecoms asset to be adjusted

How to check the adjustment activity to ensure compliance with the original specification

The relevant methods, techniques and procedures for the adjustment of telecoms components and equipment

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10. Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Installation

Plan maintenance testing for one of the following types of telecom 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 telecom equipment

Conduct the following tests as applicable to the type of telecom equipment being tested:


Confirm that the work (immediate and/or predefined) is suitable for maintenance testing

How to identify, evaluate and respond to influencing factors whilst carrying out the tests/checks, including environmental factors, site conditions and working on an operational railway

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Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Installation continued

Conduct compliance testing of one of the following types of telecom 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 telecom equipment

Conduct testing of the following types of telecom 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 telecom equipment

Carry out planned maintenance/ adjustments/removal/replacement on two of the following types of telecom equipment:


The testing process relating to the telecoms equipment (maintenance testing/failure investigation)

The different types of mounting, connecting and cable supporting systems used by the telecoms equipment

How and when telecoms activities cannot be achieved

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Telecommunications Specific Detail Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Components & Equipment

How to identify the various types of connectors used and the correct tools and equipment to make the disconnection and connections correctly

The relevant methods, techniques and procedures to replace components and ensure they are fit for purpose

Use the following types of approved/calibrated tools and equipment as applicable to the components and/or equipment being replaced:

• Power tools • Hand tools • Wire and cable strippers/cutters • IDC tools • Termination tools • Wrenches • Soldering irons • Manual handling equipment

Make the following types of connections during the replacement: • Crimping • Mechanical • Soldering • IDC • Optical • Other specific type of termination/connection

Disconnect the following types of connections during the removal of the equipment as applicable to the type of equipment:

• Mechanical • Soldered • Electronic • IDC • Optical • Other specific type of termination/connection

Connect the following types of connections during the replacement of the components as applicable to the type of equipment:

• Mechanical • Soldered • IDC • Optical • Other specific type of termination/connection

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Telecommunications Specific Detail Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Components & Equipment continued

Assist in the removal and/or replacement of one of the following types of telecom equipment:


Analysis of Information Allocate and monitor resources for one of the following telecom engineering activities:

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

Establish the required installation, testing or maintenance technical information for one of the following types of telecom 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 • Other industry specific telecom equipment

Obtain and extract information from the following sources as applicable to the equipment being tested:

• Design drawings • Test plans • Records of previously completed testing • Installation plans • Test specifications • Industry procedures • Manufactures handbooks • Equipment specific requirements • Test procedures/handbook (such as TMTH)

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Telecommunications Specific Detail Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Analysis of Information continued

The methods and techniques for data diagnostic analysis relevant to the equipment

Contribute to the technical leadership of telecoms engineering activities for one of the following types of telecom equipment:


Allocate and monitor resources for one of the following types of telecom equipment:


How to interpret the relevant conventions, symbols, terminology and abbreviations used in site and equipment diagrams, engineering diagrams and specifications including an understanding of telecoms terminology

The importance of integrity checks, including how and when they should be carried out

How and when to carry out and the importance of integrity checks

The activities which may compromise system functionality and integrity including the operational constraints to carrying out diagnostic activities

What to do if no test plan is available, what a new test plan should contain and what authorisation procedures apply

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Telecommunications Specific Detail Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Faults

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

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

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

Diagnose faults on the following types of telecom 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 telecom equipment

Ensure that the maintenance activities comply with the following: • Infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures • Equipment manufacturer's documents • BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards • TMTH • Other industry specific telecom standards/specifications

What constitutes a fault and/or defect to telecoms assets

Complete the relevant diagnostic/maintenance/replacement records, to include the following, and pass it to the appropriate people:

• Job card • TMTH • Fault log and action report • Company reporting procedures • Other industry specific test records

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Telecommunications Specific Detail Installation, maintenance repair and testing of telecoms and transmission systems, equipment and components including fibre optics and copper materials. Faults continued

Ensure that the fault diagnosis activities comply with the following: • Infrastructure guidelines and standard operating procedures • Equipment manufacturer's documents • BS, ISO and/or BS EN standards • TMTH • Authorised test plan • Investigation guide • Industry specific telecom standards/specifications

Collect fault diagnosis evidence from 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

Allocate and monitor the following resources as applicable to the telecom 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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11. IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 1 Prepare to undertake maintenance and the rectification of defects

1.1 Use up to date, accurate and relevant information on technical requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12a) Ensure that the information contains all essential data (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12b)

1.2 Identify and interpret the required details (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12c)

1.3 Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problem occurring with the requirements and their interpretation (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12d)

1.4 Make an accurate assessment of the safety requirements for the intended access (OSCEng ECS 1.21b)

1.5 Advise other people as required of the safety requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 1.21d)

1.6 Work safely in accordance with the regulations for your work environment (OSCEng ECS units 1.21a and 1.26a) Make sure the safety requirements meet current legal and organisational obligations (OSCEng ECS unit 1.21c)

1.7 Make sure that sufficient resources are available (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26b)

1.8 Take prompt and effective action to deal with actual and predicted changes to the planned use of resources (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26c)

1.9 Make sure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of resources (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26d)

1.10 You select and prioritise work activities within the limits of own authority, taking account of influencing factors (railway specific)

1.11 Work effectively with colleagues, clients and the public

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 2 Maintain telecoms systems and equipment

2.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01a)

2.2 Follow the appropriate maintenance schedules for the equipment being maintained (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01b) Carry out the maintenance activities within the limits of your personal authority (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01c) Carry out the maintenance activities in the specified sequence and in the agreed time scale (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01d)

2.3 Report any instances where the maintenance activities cannot be fully met or where there are identified defects outside the planned schedule (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01e)

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 2 continued 2.4 Complete the relevant maintenance records accurately and pass them on to the appropriate person (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01f)

2.5 Dispose of the waste material in accordance with safe working practices and approved procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 5.01g)

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 3 Diagnose telecoms failures

3.1 Work safely in accordance with the regulations for your environment (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08a)

3.2 Review and use all relevant information on the symptoms and problems associated with the products or assets (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08b)

3.3 Ensure that appropriate action is taken to prevent the system functionality or integrity being compromised before starting any intrusive activities (railway specific

3.4 Investigate and establish the most likely causes of the faults (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08c) Select, use and apply diagnostic techniques, tools and aids to locate faults (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08d)

3.5 Complete the fault diagnosis within the agreed time and inform the appropriate people when this cannot be achieved (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08e)

3.6 Determine the implications of the fault for other work and for safety considerations (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08f)

3.7 Use evidence gained to draw valid conclusions about the nature and probable cause of the fault (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08g)

3.8 Record details on the extent and location of the faults in an appropriate format (OSCEng ECS unit 6.08h)

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 4 Rectify defects in telecoms systems and equipment


4.2 Obtain all the required components and ensure that they are in a suitable condition for replacement and fit for purpose (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04b)

4.3 Take adequate precautions to prevent damage to components tools and equipment during replacement (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04d) Replace the components in the correct sequence using appropriate tools and techniques (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04e)

4.4 Make the necessary settings or adjustments to the components to ensure they will function correctly (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04f)

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder – Unit 4 continued Rectify defects in telecoms systems and equipment continued

4.5 Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04g)

4.6 Maintain documentation in accordance with organisational requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 5.04h)

Telecoms Maintainer & Fault Finder - Unit 5 Test and return systems and equipment to service

5.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health sand safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15a and 6.01a)

5.2 Follow and make appropriate use of the specifications for the product or asset being checked (ODCEng ECS unit 6.01b) Use all the correct tools and inspection equipment and check that they are in a useable condition (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01c)

5.3 Carry out the checks in an appropriate sequence using approved methods and procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01d)

5.4 Identify and assess any defects or variations from the specification and take appropriate action (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01e)

5.5 Report completion of compliance activities in line with organisational procedures OSCEng ECS unit 6.01f)


5.7 Restore the area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15e)

5.8 Deal promptly and effectively with problems in re-instating the work area which are within your control and report those that cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15f)

5.9 Separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items and materials (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15b) Store re-useable materials and equipment in an appropriate location (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15c) Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational and environment safe procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15d)

Telecoms Installer – Unit 1 Prepare to undertake installation work

1.1 use up to date, accurate and relevant information on technical requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12a) Ensure that the information contains all essential data (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12b)

1.2 Identify and interpret the required details (OSCEng unit 1.12c)

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IRSE Licenses

IRSE Licenses

Telecoms Installer – Unit 1 1.3 Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problems occurring with the requirements interpretation (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12d)

1.4 Make an accurate assessment of the safety requirements for the intended access (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12b)

1.5 Advise other people as required of the safety requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 1.21d)

1.6 Work safely in accordance with the regulations for your work environment (OSCEng ECS unit 1.21a & OSCEng ECS unit 1.26a)

1.7 Make sure that sufficient resources are available (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26b)

1.8 Take prompt and effective action to deal with actual and predicted changes to the planned use of resources (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26c)

1.9 Make sure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of resources (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26d)

1.10 You select and prioritise work activities within the limits of own authority, taking account of influencing factors. (Railway specific)


Telecoms Installer – Unit 2 Install telecoms equipment


2.2 Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02b)

2.3 Use the correct tools and equipment for the installation operations and check that they are in safe and usable condition (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02c)

2.4 Install, position and secure the equipment and components in accordance with the specification (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02d)

2.5 Ensure that all necessary connections to the equipment are complete (OSCEng unit 4.02e)

2.6 Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those which cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02f)

Telecoms Installer – Unit 3 Complete the installation tasks


3.2 Check that the installation is complete and that all components are free from damage (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02g)

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Telecoms Installer – Unit 3 continued Install telecoms equipment continued

3.3 Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with requirements (Railway specific)

3.4 Restore the work area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15e)

3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15f)

3.6 Separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items and materials (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15b) Store reusable materials and equipment in an appropriate location (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15c) Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational and environmental safe procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15d)

Telecoms Tester Unit 1 Prepare to undertake testing of telecoms equipment

1.1 Ensure work locations are accessed safely, within the agreed timescale and in accordance with site access procedures (railway specific)

1.2 Identify the tests to be carried out, the sequence in which they are to be performed and the methods to be used (railway specific)

1.3 Ensure that all the documentation required for the work is available, accessible and is the current authorised issue (railway specific)

1.4 Check that the resources provided are appropriate for the work (railway specific)

1.5 Ensure that the information supplied to the individual testing team members accurately identifies the work to be completed (railway specific)

1.6 Ensure that your own level of competence is at the required level for the type of test and equipment to be tested (railway specific)

Telecoms Tester Unit 2 Undertake and record tests/checks of telecoms equipment

2.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines (OSCEng ECRS 8.04a)

2.2 Follow and make appropriate use of the specifications for the product or asset being checked (OSCEng ECRS unit 8.04b)

2.3 Ensure that your work practices minimise the risk of damage or disturbance to the equipment under test and other operational equipment (railway specific)

2.4 Carry out the tests/checks in the defined sequence using approved methods and procedures (OSCEng ECRS unit 8.04d)

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Telecoms Tester – Unit 2 continued 2.5 Use all the correct tools and inspection equipment and check that they are in useable condition (OSCEng ECRS 8.04c)

2.6 Identify and access any defects or variations from the specification and take appropriate action (OSCEng ECRS 8.04e)

2.7 Review the results and carry out further tests if necessary (railway specific)

2.8 Report completion of testing activities in line with organisational procedure (OSCEng ECRS 8.04f)


2.10 Restore the work area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules (railway specific)

Telecoms Tester Unit 3 Complete the installation tasks


3.2 Check that the installation is complete and that all components are free from damage (OSCEng ECS unit 4.02g)

3.3 Complete all relevant documentation accurately and in accordance with requirements (Railway specific)

3.4 Restore the work area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15e)

3.5 Deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15f)

3.6 Separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items and materials (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15b)

Store reusable materials and equipment in an appropriate location (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15c)

Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational and environmental safe procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15d)

Telecoms Tester Unit 4

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Telecoms Tester Unit 5 Test and return systems and equipment to service

5.1 Work safely at all times, complying with health sand safety and other relevant regulations and guidelines (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15a and 6.01a)

5.2 Follow and make appropriate use of the specifications for the product or asset being checked (ODCEng ECS unit 6.01b) Use all the correct tools and inspection equipment and check that they are in a useable condition (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01c)

5.3 Carry out the checks in an appropriate sequence using approved methods and procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01d)

5.4 Identify and assess any defects or variations from the specification and take appropriate action (OSCEng ECS unit 6.01e)

5.5 Report completion of compliance activities in line with organisational procedures OSCEng ECS unit 6.01f)


5.7 Restore the area to a safe condition in accordance with agreed requirements and schedules (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15e)

5.8 Deal promptly and effectively with problems in re-instating the work area which are within your control and report those that cannot be solved (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15f)

5.9 Separate equipment, components and materials for re-use from waste items and materials (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15b) Store re-useable materials and equipment in an appropriate location (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15c) Dispose of waste materials in line with organisational and environment safe procedures (OSCEng ECS unit 2.15d)

Documents

Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3