Qualification specification

Rail Engineering Technician Competence

EAL Level 3 Diploma in

Overview

Qualification code:Level:GLHTQT:Minimum learning age:

This competence qualification has been developed by the Rail Engineering Employers Trailblazer group and as such is intended to provide the means to record the competency aspect of the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.In order to articulate the specific level of skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be achieved and assessed to demonstrate full occupational competence in the Apprenticeship, the employers in the Rail Engineering Apprenticeship Trailblazer group have developed a set of standards that this qualification represents.

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Entry requirementsThere are no entry requirements to undertake the units of competence unless this is a legal requirement of the process or the environment. Assessment is open to any learner who has the potential to achieve the assessment criteria set out in the units. Aids or appliances, which are designed to alleviate disability, may be used during assessment, providing they do not compromise the standard required.

How is the qualification achieved?This qualification is gained when all mandated units have been achieved. The centre will then be able to apply for the learner’s final Certificate. The learner will also receive a Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the units they have achieved.However if they don’t manage to complete the full qualification learners can still claim a Certificate of Unit Credit for the units achieved therefore, they still have proof of their ability and could complete the qualification at a later date.

Units can also be taken individually (stand alone). The qualification manual must be used in conjunction with the delivery and assessment of any individual units to ensure that assessment requirements and methodologies are consistently applied.

Purpose of the qualificationWhat is this qualification?This competence qualification has been developed by the Rail Engineering Employers Trailblazer group and as such is intended to provide the means to record the competency aspect of the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.In order to articulate the specific level of skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be achieved and assessed to demonstrate full occupational competence in the Apprenticeship, the employers in the Rail Engineering Apprenticeship Trailblazer group have developed an Apprenticeship Standard that this qualification represents

What does this qualification cover?The content of this qualification covers the competency requirements of the Level 3 Rail Engineering technician required by an Apprentice working or wishing to progress in Rail Engineering. This qualification is assessed by the apprentice gathering evidence in the workplace to support the recording of their competence. This qualification has six pathways, track, OLC, electrification, signalling, telecoms and traction and rolling stock and the learner can choose the pathway that suits their workplace and employer needs.

Who is this qualification for?This qualification is aimed at apprentices in the rail engineering industry who need to demonstrate their competence to enable progression within their workplace and careers, they could be learners who may have limited prior experience in rail engineering but have the ability to achieve a level 3 qualification, for example:

• Apprentices that are recent school Leavers, and are starting a career in the rail engineering; this qualification provides the knowledge aspect of the Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprenticeships Standard and can be attempted once the employer deems it appropriate to do so.• Up skilling of career changers who have may existing technical engineering competence and need this to be recognised in a qualification.

Centres are advised to consider, during delivery and assessment of the qualifications, the support, guidance and opportunities they will need to give learners to enable them to meet the demands of the units.

What could this qualification lead to?Typical job roles include:Typical jobs include:• Rail engineering technician in one of the following areas; track, OLC,

electrification, signalling, telecoms and traction and rolling stock.• The qualification also supports progression onto a higher

apprenticeship in engineering.

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This qualification:• Is accredited by OfQual at level three,• Is approved by the Rail Engineering Employer Group as meeting the

competence requirement of the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprentice Standard.

Who supports the qualification?

How will it be assessed?The qualification is assessed by an assessor who validates the portfolio evidence and supports with assessor workplace observation and questioning. The assessor and the apprentice also agree a n assessment plan of what will be done and when.

Grading criteria

What will be assessed?This qualification is assessed by the apprentice gathering workplace based evidence of their competence against the unit content and building a portfolio of evidence the progresses through the qualification.

This qualification is not graded and is marked either pass or refer.

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This qualification can be obtained by completing one of the following pathways. The learner is required to complete the mandatory units, and the units from their chosen pathway. The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 550 hours of which 550 are Guided Learning (GL).

Mandatory assessment routes: All three mandatory units must be completed for all pathwaysEAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual Code

QENM2/001 Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements 100 K/615/1802QENM2/002 Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation 50 H/615/1815QENM2/003 Working Efficiently and Effectively as a Rail Engineering Technician 50 T/615/1818

Pathway RTCA - Track: In addition to the three mandatory units, all units below must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/004 Plan Permanent Way Activities 60 A/615/1819RETC/005 Implement and Monitor Safe Working Systems for Permanent Way Maintenance or Renewal 80 M/615/1820RETC/006 Allocate and Monitor Resources for Permanent Way Engineering Activities 60 T/615/1821RETC/007 Undertake Detailed Inspection of the Permanent Way Infrastructure 72 A/615/1822RETC/008 Assess the Performance and Condition of the Permanent Way Assets 60 F/615/1823RETC/009 Establish Track Geometry and Position 60 J/615/1824RETC/010 Ensure that the Rail Track is Fit for Operational Purpose Following Engineering Activity 90 L/615/1825

Pathway RTCB – Overhead line: In addition to the three mandatory units, all units below must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/011 Access Overhead Line Equipment Construction Sites 20 Y/615/1827RETC/012 Install Overhead Line Equipment Main Steelwork 50 H/615/1832RETC/013 Install Overhead Line Equipment Small Part Steelwork 60 T/615/1835RETC/014 Install Overhead Line Equipment Wiring 60 J/615/1838RETC/015 Installation of Overhead Line Equipment Sectioning, Insulation, Registration, and In-Span Components 60 R/615/1843RETC/016 Install, Enhance and Renew Overhead Line Equipment Earthing and Bonding 60 Y/615/1844RETC/017 Complete Testing, Gauging and Acceptance of Overhead Line Equipment 75 D/615/1845

Pathway RTCC - Signalling: In addition to the three mandatory units, pathway units must be completed as detailed below:

Unit RETC-018 must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/018 Determine Requirements for the Safe Access to Work Locations for Signal Engineering 30 J/615/1855

Plus at least one from Units RETC-019, 020 and 021:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/019 Establish Information for Signal Engineering Testing 30 R/615/1857RETC/020 Establish Information for Signal Engineering Installation 30 K/615/1878RETC/021 Establish Information for Signal Engineering Maintenance and/or Fault Finding 30 M/615/1879

Plus all units RETC-022 to 032 inclusive:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/022 Organise Local Signal Engineering Activities 30 H/615/1880RETC/023 Contribute to Technical Leadership of Signal Engineering Activities 30 K/615/1881RETC/024 Allocate and Monitor Resources for Signal Engineering Activities 60 A/615/1884RETC/025 Reinstate the Work Area After Signal Engineering Activities 30 F/615/1885RETC/026 Transfer Responsibility of Signalling Assets 30 J/615/1886RETC/030 Carry Out Replacement of Components from Signalling Assets 40 A/615/1898RETC/031 Carry Out Removal of Components from Signalling Assets 40 F/615/1899RETC/032 Adjust Signalling Components and Equipment to Meet Operational Requirements 40 R/615/1907

Plus at least one from Units RETC-027, 28 and 029:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/027 Establish Compliance with Specifications for Signalling Assets 90 L/615/1985RETC/028 Conduct Functional Testing of Newly Installed Signalling Systems 90 L/615/1890RETC/029 Conduct Maintenance Testing of Signalling Assets 90 Y/615/1892

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Pathway RTCD - Telecoms: In addition to the three mandatory units, pathway units must be completed as detailed below:

Unit RETC-033 must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/033 Determine Requirements for the Safe Access to Work Locations for Telecoms Engineering 30 L/615/1923

Plus at least one from units RETC-034, 035 and 036:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/034 Establish Information for Telecoms Engineering Maintenance and/or Fault Finding 30 R/615/1924RETC/035 Establish Information for Telecoms Engineering Installation 30 Y/615/1925RETC/036 Establish information for Telecoms Engineering Testing 30 H/615/1927

Plus all units RETC-037 to 045 inclusive:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/037 Organise Local Telecoms Engineering Activities 30 K/615/1928RETC/038 Contribute to Technical Leadership of Telecoms Engineering Activities 30 T/615/1933RETC/039 Allocate and Monitor Resources for Telecoms Engineering Activities 60 R/615/1938RETC/040 Reinstate the Work Area after Telecoms Engineering Activities 30 D/615/1943RETC/041 Transfer Responsibility of Telecoms Assets 30 L/615/1954RETC/042 Conduct Specified Testing of Telecoms Systems 90 K/615/1959RETC/043 Carry Out Replacement of Components from Telecoms Assets 40 D/615/1960RETC/044 Carry Out Removal of Components from Telecoms Assets 40 H/615/1961RETC/045 Adjust Telecoms Components and Equipment to Meet Operational Requirements 40 M/615/1963

Pathway RTCE – Electrification: In addition to the three mandatory units, pathway units must be completed as detailed below:

Unit RETC-046 must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/046 Carry Out Technical Assessment of Railway Electrification Equipment and Components 50 F/615/1966

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Plus at least one from units RETC-047, and 048EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/047 Carry Out Installation of Railway Electrification Equipment and Components 70 J/615/1967RETC/048 Carry Out Maintenance on Railway Electrification Equipment and Components 70 L/615/1968

Plus all units RETC-049 to 052 inclusive:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/049 Transfer Responsibility of Railway Electrification Equipment and Components 80 J/615/1970RETC/050 Allocate and Monitor Resources for Railway Electrification Engineering Activities 60 L/615/1971RETC/051 Isolate and Earth Contact Systems to Meet Defined Isolation Requirements in the Rail Engineering Industry 100 R/615/1972RETC/052 Restore the Contact Systems to Operational Condition in the Rail Engineering Industry 70 Y/615/1973

Pathway RTCF – Traction and rolling stock: In addition to the three mandatory units, pathway units must be completed as detailed below:

All units RETC-053 to 055 inclusive must be completed:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/053 Hand Over and Confirm Completion of Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Activities 50 H/615/1975RETC/054 Carry Out Fault Diagnosis on Traction and Rolling Stock Systems 50 K/615/1976RETC/055 Carry Out Preventative Planned Maintenance on Traction and Rolling Stock Systems 50 M/615/1977

Plus at least two from RETC-056, 057, 058, 059 and 060:EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeRETC/056 Maintain Mechanical Equipment within a Traction and Rolling Stock System 100 T/615/1978RETC/057 Maintain Electrical Equipment within a Traction and Rolling Stock System 100 A/615/1979RETC/058 Maintain Fluid Power Equipment within a Traction and Rolling Stock System 100 M/615/1980RETC/059 Maintain Process Controller Equipment within a Traction and Rolling Stock System 100 T/615/1981RETC/060 Maintain Traction and Rolling Stock Vehicle Trim and Fittings 100 A/615/1982

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‘Learners may wish to complete additional or elective learning by selecting units that are not required as part of this accredited qualification. These units are available via EAL’s Smarter Touch system for registration and the learner will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit, listing all the additional learning units they have achieved.’

EAL Code Unit title GL(hrs) Ofqual CodeUnit 061 Assess and Prepare Permanent Way Materials, Components and Equipment for Moving on Site 60Unit 062 Gather and Interpret Information Needed for Permanent Way Engineering Activities 40Unit 063 Supervise the Obtaining and Preparing of Materials and Components Needed for the Renewal or Maintenance of the Permanent Way 30Unit 064 Supervise the Preparation of Small Plant, Measuring Equipment and Tools for Permanent Way Renewal and Maintenance 30Unit 065 Supervise the Engineering Work of the Team 60Unit 066 Carry out Non-Destructive Testing of Rails 68Unit 067 Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work of a Team 50Unit 068 Repair or Modify Traction and Rolling Stock Electrical Circuits 50Unit 069 Carry Out Monitoring of Traction and Rolling Stock Equipment 50Unit 070 Replace Traction and Rolling Stock Communication-Electronic Systems 100Unit 071 Carry Out Fault Diagnosis on Traction and Rolling Stock Communication-Electronic Systems 50Unit 072 Test Traction and Rolling Stock Communication-Electronic Systems 50Unit 073 Maintain Traction and Rolling Stock Ancillary Systems 100Unit 074 Maintain Traction and Rolling Stock Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems 100Unit 075 Maintain Traction and Rolling Stock Water Supply and Effluent Waste Systems and Equipment 100

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Appendix 1: Elective Units

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