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Technical Note - TN 054: 2015

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Technical Note - TN 054: 2015 Issued date:

Subject: Withdrawal of signalling competency standards, procedures and guidelines from ASA requirements

Asset Standards Authority (ASA) publications include legacy RailCorp engineering standards that

are applicable to TfNSW rail assets. A review of the legacy signalling documentation has resulted

in the following competency standards, procedures and guidelines being withdrawn:

• SC 00 02 10 02 SP Reassessment of Signalling Infrastructure Workers, Version 1.1

• TMG SCS01 Carry Out an Inspection in a Live Signal Location Competency Standard,

Version 1.1

• TMG SCS 02 Work Safely in a Live Signal Location Competency Standard, Version 1.1

• TMG SCS 11 Assist in Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works Competency Standard,

Version 1.0

• TMG SCS 12 Perform Inspection and Circuit Testing of Signalling Works Competency

Standard, Version 1.0

• TMG SCS 13 Perform Circuit Function Testing of Signalling Works Competency Standard,

Version 1.0

• TMG SCS 15 Plan and Direct Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works Competency

Standard, Version 1.0

• TMG SCS 21 Set to Work, Test and Certify Track Circuit Competency Standard, Version 1.1

• TMG SCP 01 Carry Out an Inspection in a Live Signal Location Competency Assessment

Procedure, Version 1.1

• TMG SCP 02 Work Safely in a Live Signal Location Competency Assessment Procedure,

Version 1.1

© State of NSW through Transport for NSW of 2

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Technical Note - TN 054: 2015

• TMG SCP 11, 12 & 13 Assist in and/or Perform Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works

Competency Assessment Procedure, Version 1.0

• TMG SCP 15 Plan and Direct Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works Competency

Assessment Procedure, Version 1.0

• TMG SCP 21 Set to Work, Test and Certify Track Circuit Competency Assessment

Procedure, Version 1.1

• TMG A1412 Process for Signalling Personnel - Authorisations and Licensing, Version 2.5

• TMG A1416 Log Book Procedures, Version 1.1

• TMG A1416 Log Book Sheets

• TMG G1418 Signalling Safeworking Breaches, Version 2.2

• TMG A1419 Authority to Work on RailCorp Signalling Infrastructure, Permit To Work,

Version 1.1

• TMG G1419 Guideline for the use of TMG A1419 'Authority to Work on RailCorp Signalling

Infrastructure', Version 1.1

• Signalling License/Authorisation Application Form

Signalling competency requirements for each operating domain is now managed by the Rail

Infrastructure Manager (RIM) for the respective network.

Authorisation:

Technical content prepared by

Checked and approved by

Interdisciplinary coordination checked by

Authorised for release

Signature

Name Paul Zammit Peter McGregor John Paff Graham Bradshaw

Position Principal Engineer Signals Assurance

Lead Engineer Signals and Control Systems

A/Chief Engineer Rail Director Network Standards and Services

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TMG A1412

PROCESS FOR SIGNALLING PERSONNEL – AUTHORISATIONS &

LICENSING Version 2.5

Issued September 2012

Owner: Chief Engineer, Signals and Control Systems

Approved by:

Warwick Alison Chief Engineer Signals and Control Systems

Authorised by:

Mark Albrecht Principal Engineer Signalling Competency

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RailCorp Engineering Procedure — Signals — Training and Competency Process for Signalling Personnel – Authorisations & Licensing TMG A1412

© RailCorp Page 2 of 47 Issued September 2012 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Version 2.5

Document control

Version Date Summary of change 1.0 First release in this format. Replaces sections 104 in the

original discipline’s ‘F’ manual (SRA). 1.1 29 January 2007 Changed to Approved status. 1.2 1 December 2010 TMA 400 format applied. Renumbered from SC 00 02 10 03

SP to TMG A1412. Minor changes to sections 1,2,3,8 & 9 2.0 June 2011 New Title of document, and incorporating changes from joint

Novo rail Signalling Authorisation Project 2.1 August 2011 Minor word changes and addition of a new Authorisation 2.2 September 2011 Alterations to reflect the changes introduced with SCS11,

SCS12 & SCS13 and the associated assessment tools 2.3 November 2011 Alterations to reflect the changes introduced with SCS15 and

the associated assessment tools 2.4 February 2012 Minor Alterations to TMA 400 format references and update

of Section 4.5 part b, c & d 2.5 September 2012 Minor alterations to include new Application form and rewrite

Signal Licensing requirements

Summary of changes from previous version

Summary of change Section Addition of Cable Locator in Signals Ancillary 3 Updated references to “RailCorp Health Assessment Categories of Rail Safety Workers version 2.8 4, 5

Updated Application Requirements 4 Rewritten Signalling Licence Requirements to include Signals Ancillary, Signals Mechanical, Signals Electrical and Signal Engineer Field to include similar application format as Section 4

5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4

New Licensing Board format description for Circuit Testing and Signals Ancillary 6.4 Updated requirement for Assessment for Certificate of Competency 8.2 References of Rail Safety Worker Certificate updated to Rail Safety Worker Card All New Application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation form Append New Examiners Reports for Signal Electrical Competency form Append Authorisation to Practice Forms Append Licence to Practice Forms Append Certificate of Competency Forms Append

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Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................4 2 Definitions................................................................................................................................4 3 Functions Requiring a Licence or Signalling Authorisations ............................................7 4 Signalling Authorisations.......................................................................................................8

4.1 Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal location Authorisation..................................9 4.2 Work Safely in a live Signal location Authorisation....................................................9 4.3 Signalling Electrical Installer Authorisation ..............................................................10 4.4 Signalling Mechanical Installer Authorisation ..........................................................11 4.5 Assistant Tester Authorisation .................................................................................12 4.6 Circuit Tester Authorisations....................................................................................13 4.6.1 Circuit Tester Authorisation .....................................................................................13 4.6.2 Circuit Function Tester Authorisation ......................................................................14 4.6.3 Signal Tester in Charge Authorisation.....................................................................15 4.7 Set to Work, Test and Certification of Track Circuit Authorisation...........................17

5 Signalling Licensing .............................................................................................................19 5.1 Signals Ancillary.......................................................................................................20 5.2 Signals Mechanical ..................................................................................................21 5.3 Signals Electrical......................................................................................................21 5.4 Signal Engineer (Field).............................................................................................22

6 Signalling Safeworking – Licensing Examination Format................................................26 6.1 Signalling Safeworking Procedures .........................................................................26 6.2 Safety Critical Procedures .......................................................................................27 6.3 Inspection and Testing of Signalling ........................................................................27 6.4 Structure of the Licensing Examination ...................................................................28 6.4.1 Circuit Testing..........................................................................................................28 6.4.2 Signals Ancillary ......................................................................................................28 6.4.3 Signals Mechanical..................................................................................................28 6.4.4 Signal Electrician .....................................................................................................28 6.4.5 Signal Engineer Field...............................................................................................28

7 Licensing Boards ..................................................................................................................29 7.1 Licensing Examination Board List............................................................................31 7.2 Authorised Officers List – Amendments...................................................................31

8 Certificate of Competency ...................................................................................................32 8.1 Requirements for Issue of Certificate of Competency .............................................32 8.2 Assessment for the Certificate of Competency........................................................33

9 Rail Safety Worker Card .......................................................................................................34 Appendix A .................................................................................................................................35

Application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation Form..........................................................35 Examiners Reports for Signal Electrical Competency Form ...................................................35 Authorisation to Practice Forms ..............................................................................................35 Licence to Practice Forms.......................................................................................................35 Certificate of Competency Forms............................................................................................35 Survey of Engineering Competencies .....................................................................................35 W

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1 Introduction Chief Engineers are accountable for the standards and processes that govern the integrity of defined elements of Rail infrastructure. This includes not only the physical condition of the infrastructure but also the integrity of the installation and maintenance and construction activities that affect, or potentially affect, its continuing integrity.

To ensure integrity of the installation and maintenance processes it is necessary to have competent people working to standards that meet safety and reliability requirements.

The purpose of this document is to detail the processes required for signalling personnel to obtain Authorisations or Licences.

The Rail Safety Act 2008 and AS 4292.1 requires signalling personnel to be trained in a competency system based on appropriate nationally endorsed industry training packages and are competent to perform the work they are allocated.

All persons working on signalling infrastructure shall be deemed as signalling personnel. The categories of signalling personnel shall include non-trades, trades and up to engineering level who have been trained and assessed as competent. This document covers the roles in section 3.

The courses that are specified in this document are listed so the candidate can obtain the domain knowledge of the organisation.

Since there is no National Competency Training Package for Signal Engineers (Field), a technical component has been added in addition to the Signalling Safeworking and described in section 5.4.

All Authorised and Licensed personnel will still require a Permit to Work (TMG A1419 Authority to work on RailCorp Signalling Infrastructure).

2 Definitions Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) defines all nationally recognised and endorsed qualifications across three levels of education and training – schools, vocational education and training, and universities.

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) is the set of nationally agreed quality assurance arrangements and standards which are applied to:

• Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) which deliver training and assessment services; and

• State and Territory Registering and Course Accrediting Bodies – which for example, register RTOs.

Assessment of competence the process of checking and confirming the ability to carry out specific work activities and/or functions based on evidence that shows a person can carry out such work safely and to the requirements.

Certificate of Competency is a detailed list of the technical component of the Rail Safety Worker Certificate. E.g. Signal Engineer, Signal Electrician, Signals Mechanical, Signals Ancillary and Signals Authorised Person.

Competency is the ability (knowledge, skills and attitudes) to perform tasks and duties to the standard expected in employment.

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Competency focuses on what is expected of an employee in the workplace rather than on the learning process, and embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments.

Competency Based Training (CBT) focuses on the skills and knowledge that an individual has rather than on how or where they attained them.

There are many pathways to achieving such competence, including workplace experience, training and a combination of the two.

Electrical Trades Certificate (Cert III in Electro Technology and Certificate of Proficiency) or a statement of equivalence by the Office of Fair Trading using the website tool (http://www.licencerecognition.gov.au/LRSearch.aspx) that aligns the licenses between the states.

Interface Wiring means wiring on/in a live item of signalling equipment, cabling, rack, relay and circuitry, but not the termination of that wiring on working equipment.

Note: Additional cable installation into a piece of working signalling equipment (e.g. a points machine) must be treated as interface wiring.

Licence to Practice (or RailCorp Signalling Licence) a licence to work on the operational signalling system in accordance with Signalling Safeworking Procedures is issued to a person who has been trained and assessed as competent and has satisfactorily passed the RailCorp "Licence to Practice” board examination. Relevant persons are listed within the Procedure TMG A1415 “Signalling Personnel – Authorisation Status and Licensing Boards”.

OPQ Occupational Personality Questionnaire

Permit to Work is an authority to conduct signalling activities that a person is permitted to undertake in a particular location or project, and the equipment types upon which those activities may be performed.

Rail Safety Worker Card (Gold Card) is an Identification card that is issued by RailCorp listing all Safeworking and Technical competencies that the person has gained.

Relevant Tertiary Qualification Professional Engineer who holds a minimum of a Bachelor Degree, or Grad Diploma in Rail Signalling & Telecommunications or statement of equivalence by Engineers Australia or an IRSE corporate membership (MIRSE or higher).

Signals Authorised Person is a person who is competent to perform defined signalling work activities as authorised by the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency.

Skills Recognition refers to competence that can be currently demonstrated which may have been achieved through a prior learning, usually involving a combination of training courses and work experiences.

Standalone new work new signalling works which are not commissioned and which are located on an isolated rack in a live location or in a location that is not a live signalling location.

Training Package is an integrated set of nationally endorsed competency standards, assessment guidelines and qualifications. It may also include optional non-endorsed components such as learning strategies, assessment resources and capability development materials.

A Training Package is made up of three parts:

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• Units of Competency: which define the skills and knowledge required for competent performance in the workplace;

• Qualifications Framework: which groups individual units together and describes what a person has to do to achieve a level of qualification; and

• Assessment Guidelines: which set out the industry’s preferred approach to assessment, including specific advice on the qualifications needed by assessors, the design of the assessment processes and the conduct of assessment.

Training Packages are developed by Industry Skills Councils to meet the training needs of occupations within an industry or group of industries.

Qualifications are achieved by attaining competencies selected from designated Training Packages.

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3 Functions Requiring a Licence or Signalling Authorisations The following signalling personnel are required to hold a ‘Licence to Practice’ or Signalling Authorisations

LICENCE & AUTHORISATIONS FUNCTION (where the work involves inspection and testing, for the purpose of certification or maintenance activities or interfering with signalling system) Principal Engineers Maintenance Engineers Signals Signals Asset Engineer Commissioning Engineers Technical Specialist Signal Project Engineer Signal Engineer Commissioning Managers

Signal Engineer (Field) (ADI01)

Test Engineers Signal Electrician Signal Electrician (Team Leader) Signal Electrician (Workgroup Leader) Signal Electrician Construction Signal Inspectors Team Managers (Signal Electrician) IOC Operator (Signal Electrician) Signal Supervisor - Electrical

Signal Electrician (ASI01)

Training Officers - Electrical Signals Signal Ganger Signal Supervisor other (ganger) Team Manager Mechanical Training Officers - Mechanical Signals. Signal Sectioner Assistant Signal Sectioner Leading Interlocking Fitter Interlocking Fitter

Signals Mechanical (ASI05)

Signal Supervisor - Mechanical (Fitter) Signal Linesman Rail Bond Welder Cable Jointer Cable Locator Airline Fitter

Signals Ancillary (ASI06)

Locksmith Signalling Electrical Installer Signalling Mechanical Installer Assistant Tester Circuit Tester Circuit Function Tester Signal Tester in Charge Control Systems Engineers Control System Maintainer Control System Communications Engineer

Signals Authorised Person (ASI07)

Signal Engineer Design and Technical Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal Location Signals Authorised Person (ASI07)

Other personnel that are also required to hold a Signalling Authorisation

Work Safely in a live Signalling Location

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4 Signalling Authorisations Signalling Authorisations are issued to personnel, who are not issued with a Signalling Licence, but are authorised to carry out work activities defined as outlined in the following sections.

Application Requirements

Unlicensed persons seeking a Signalling Authorisation must:

a) Complete the application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation Form (included in Appendix A and the internet).

b) Complete the Technical self assessment titled “Survey of Engineering Competencies” (from Appendix A of TMG A1412) for the relevant authorisation, which captures a candidate’s own assessment of their qualifications, experience and competency. (except for Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal location and Signal Mechanical Installer Authorisations)

c) Complete the Behavioural OPQ self assessment (only for Work Safely in a live Signal location or Assistant Tester Authorisations)

d) Provide:

i. A request for which authorisation/s is required and in the case of 4.7 stating the type/s of track circuits for which authorisation is sought.

ii. Proof of appropriate qualifications for Inspection and Work Safely in a live Signal location Authorisations or an Electrical Trades Certificate or Relevant Tertiary Qualification for the other Authorisations.

iii. Details in the Logbooks of relevant signalling work experience and training applicable to the authorisation being sought. (except for Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal location Authorisations)

iv. Contact details of previous relevant supervisors. Statements of experience should include supervisor’s verification signatures where available.

v. Proof of satisfactory completion of the prerequisite training courses as described below.

e) For:

i. RailCorp applicants send the application and supporting documentation to their controlling Signal Engineer.

ii. Non RailCorp applicants send the application and supporting documentation directly to the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency.

The Principal Engineer Signalling Competency will review the information and if approved, provide the employee with a Certificate of Competency and register their name on TMG A1415 as a “Signals Authorised Person”.

The competency assessment will be conducted as detailed in the relevant Competency Assessment Procedure e.g. TMG SCP02 Work Safely in a Live Signal location. This following section describes the process needed to gain the following Authorisations.

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4.1 Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal location Authorisation This Authorisation entitles personnel to carry out inspections of live signalling environments as outlined below:

• Pre work inspections for future work (estimations, planning activities etc) of any type of equipment within the location.

• Inspections and maintenance of equipment other than signalling (fire protection, air conditioning, communication, stores etc )

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Rail Safety Worker Category 3 Health1

Training Course

o Nil

Competency

o Nil

b) Technical Competency Requirements

Be assessed as competent in the Competency Standard TMG SCS01 Carry out an Inspection in a live Signal Location using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT01 Carrying out an Inspection in a live signal location.

c) Behavioural Competency Requirements

Nil

d) Training Requirements

PS18 module 1 Access to Signalling Locations and Equipment

4.2 Work Safely in a live Signal location Authorisation This Authorisation entitles personnel to work safely in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Installation and removal of equipment other than signalling (fire protection, air conditioning, communication, control systems, cable searches etc)

• Installation and removal of signalling equipment not connected to working equipment.

• Carry out construction signalling work in a live signal location provided the work is standalone new work.

• Carry out other signalling activities including disconnect or connect to the signalling system provided that they are directly supervised by a suitably licensed signalling person. (Ref TMG J001 Section 1.6 g)

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a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Appropriate Qualification relevant to the work o Rail Safety Worker Category 3 Health1

Training Course

o Nil.

Competency

o Nil.


Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS02 Work Safely in a live Signal Location using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT02 Working Safely in a live signal location.


Be assessed as competent as detailed in Behavioural Competency Assessment in TMG SCP02B Work Safely in Live Signal Location which is based on the following categories:

o Adhering to Principles and Values o Planning and Organising o Following Instructions and Procedures o Adapting and Responding to Change o Coping with Pressures and Setbacks


PS18 module 1 Access to Signalling Locations and Equipment PS18 module 2 Work Safely in a Live Signal Location

4.3 Signalling Electrical Installer Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Signalling Electrical personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Carry out interface wiring in a live signal location but not the termination of new wiring on working equipment.

Note: This Authorisation does not apply to running cables in a cable route or running a cable into a live signal location.


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a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Electrical Trades Certificate or Relevant Tertiary Qualification o Rail Safety Worker Category 1 Health1

Training Course

o ST10 Signalling Principles 1 o ST12 Signalling Principles 2

Competency

o Competency Standard TMG SCS02 Work Safely in a live Signal Location o UEENEEN002B Assemble and wire internal electrical signalling equipment.

b) Competency Requirements

Nil

c) Training Requirements

o SC14 RailCorp Signalling Equipment and Construction Standards

4.4 Signalling Mechanical Installer Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Signalling Mechanical personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Carry out the signalling installation of mechanical signalling equipment, which includes the set up and adjustment but not the certification of the equipment.

Note: Certification of new signalling equipment must be a RailCorp Licensed Signal Engineer.

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements


Training Course

o SM01 Basic Mechanical Signalling Principles o SM02 Mechanical Signal Fitting o SM03 Mechanical Points Fitting o Claw Lock and Spherolock Training


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Competency

o Competency Standard TMG SCS02 Work Safely in a live Signal Location

o Entry requirements as per TLI31910 Certificate III IN Mechanical Rail Signalling

o TLIS3005A Install Mechanical Infrastructure for Signalling o TLIS3023A Erect and mount structures and housings for Signalling

Equipment


Nil


Demonstrated experience on RailCorp’s infrastructure assets as recorded in log book.

4.5 Assistant Tester Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Assistant Tester personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• To assist the lead Tester in carrying out defined inspection and testing activities on new or altered signalling works in conjunction with SPG 0711.1 Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities Table 1 - Minimum Licensing or Authorisation requirements for suitably experienced personnel implementing New and Altered Works.

• All testing work is carried out under the direction and supervision of the lead tester responsible.

• The work may be conducted as interface wiring or as standalone new work.

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Rail Safety Worker Category 2 Health1 o Electrical Trades Certificate or Relevant Tertiary Qualification, or

o Design Checking Competencies in Signal Design, or o IRSE Licence 1.3.150 – Signalling Test Assistant.

Training Course

o Nil

Competency


o UEENEEN011B Install and maintain power operated signalling equipment

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Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS11 Assist in Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT11 Assist in Inspection and Testing of Signalling Works.


Be assessed as competent as detailed in Behavioural Competency process for Working Safely in Live Signal Location which is based on the following categories:

o Adhering to Principles and Values o Planning and Organising o Following Instructions and Procedures o Adapting and Responding to Change o Coping with Pressures and Setbacks


o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures (Certificate of Attendance)

o ST46 Circuit Testing (Certificate of Attendance).

4.6 Circuit Tester Authorisations

4.6.1 Circuit Tester Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Circuit Tester personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Carry out inspection and testing of new or altered signalling works in accordance with an Inspection and Test Plan provided by others and in conjunction with SPG 0711.1 Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities Table 1 - Minimum Licensing or Authorisation requirements for suitably experienced personnel implementing New and Altered Works.

• The work may include leading a small team of Assistant Testers and / or Circuit Testers.


Note: This unit does not include verification that the system interlocking functions in compliance with design, or validation of the design to specifications and signalling principles.

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a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Rail Safety Worker Category 1 Health1 o Electrical Trades Certificate or Relevant Tertiary Qualification o Minimum of Signal Electrician Work Group Leader (or supervisor

equivalent), or o Demonstrated experience as an Assistant Tester and either

Signal Electrical Installer Authorisations, or Design Checking Competencies in Signal Design, or

o Demonstrated experience of the use of IRSE Licence 1.3.155 – Signalling Verification Tester.

Training Course

o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing o SC14 RailCorp Signalling Equipment and Construction Standards

Competency

o UEENEEN004B Perform cable tests o UEENEEN015B Conduct routine inspecting and testing of new signal

cables and lines.


Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS12 Perform Inspection and Circuit Testing of Signalling Works using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT12 Perform Inspection and Circuit Testing of Signalling Works.


o ST10 Signal Principles 1 o ST12 Signal Principles 2

d) Licensing Board Requirements

This Authorisation requires an interview with the Licensing Board as described in section 7.1.

4.6.2 Circuit Function Tester Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Circuit Function Tester personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Carry out inspection and testing of new or altered signalling works in accordance with an Inspection and Test Plan provided by others and in conjunction with SPG 0711.1 Roles, Responsibilities and Authorities Table 1 - Minimum Licensing or Authorisation requirements for suitably experienced personnel implementing New and Altered Works.


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• The work may include leading a small team of Assistant Testers and / or Circuit Testers.


Note: This unit does not include verification that the system interlocking functions in compliance with design, or validation of the design to specifications and signalling principles.

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Rail Safety Worker Category 1 Health1 o Electrical Trades Certificate or Relevant Tertiary Qualification o Demonstrated experience in either Circuit Tester Authorisation or IRSE

License 1.3.170 – Signalling Functional Tester

Training Course

o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing o SC14 RailCorp Signalling Equipment and Construction Standards o ST10 Signal Principles 1 o ST12 Signal Principles 2

Competency

o UEENEEN020B Install electrical power and control equipment for rail networks


Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS13 Perform Circuit Function Testing of Signalling Works using Competency Assessment Tool SCT13 Perform Circuit Function Testing of Signalling Works.


ST22 Signal Principles 3

d) Licensing Board Requirements

This Authorisation requires an interview with the Licensing Board as described in section 7.1.

4.6.3 Signal Tester in Charge Authorisation This Authorisation entitles Signal Tester in Charge personnel to work in a live signalling environment as outlined below:

• Lead, manage and direct defined inspection and testing activities on new or altered signalling works under the direction of the Commissioning Engineer.


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• Be responsible for directing, controlling and ensuring that all the inspection and testing plans, procedures, activities and tasks required by the inspection and test plan are competently and correctly completed and recorded.

Note: The role is defined after consultation with the Commissioning Engineer and is responsible for ensuring that all inspection and testing tasks have been correctly carried out and documented so that the Commissioning Engineer has sufficient evidence to sign off the safety assurance of completed works and certify that the systems and equipment have been properly installed using effective quality system processes and have undergone and passed all tests and inspections necessary to ensure safe and reliable operation.

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Rail Safety Worker Category 2 Health1 o Electrical Trades Certificate or relevant Tertiary qualification o Demonstrated experience in either Circuit Function Tester

Authorisation or IRSE License 1.3.190 Tester in Charge

Training Course

o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing o ST10 Signal Principles 1 o ST12 Signal Principles 2 o ST22 Signal Principles 3

Competency

o UEENEEN028 – Test and Commission Power Signalling Equipment


Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS15 – Plan and Direct Testing and Commissioning of Signalling Works using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT15 Plan and Direct Testing and Commissioning of Signalling Works.


Be assessed as competent as detailed in Behavioural Competency Assessment in TMG SCP02 Work Safely in Live Signal Location which is based on the following categories:

o Deciding and Initiating Action o Leading and Supervising o Analysing


o Inspection and Testing Plans, Programs, Documentation and Signalling Packages.


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e) Licensing Board Requirements

This Authorisation requires an interview with the Licensing Board as described in section 7.1 unless the applicant has progressed from the Circuit Function Tester Authorisation.

4.7 Set to Work, Test and Certification of Track Circuit Authorisation

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI). o Minimum of Signal Electrician Work Group Leader (or supervisor

equivalent) or Relevant Tertiary Qualification

Training Course

o ST32 Track Circuits o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing

Competencies

o Competency Standard TMG SCS02 Work Safely in a live Signal Location.

o UEENEEN009B Maintain track circuit equipment


Be assessed as competent in Competency Standard TMG SCS21 Set to Work and Certify Signalling Track Circuits using Competency Assessment Tool TMG SCT21 Setting to Work and Certifying Signalling Track Circuits


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Not Yet Competent

Evidence of experience1 in

Railway Signalling including relevant

RailCorp approved training

Applications, Reviews &

Recommendations

Competency Assessments

& Reviews

AUTHORISATION TO PRACTICE

Name Published in TMG A1415

Rail Safety Worker Card2

Remedial Training & Experience

SIGNALS AUTHORISED PERSON AS PER

SECTION 3

1 Not applicable SCS01 – Carry out an Inspection in a live signal location

2 Rail Safety Worker Card issued by RailCorp Training

Competent

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5 Signalling Licensing RailCorp’s competency based structure covers non-trade and trade staff up to certificate IV level for a range of training packages. RailCorp has various Classification Structures for the different trades’ pathways. The classification structure for signalling personnel commences at level 1.1 (entry level) up to level 4.3 (signal electrician). Both the mechanical and electrical streams contain core competency units that must be obtained and a compulsory number of elective units at each level. A number of these electives units are repeated at each level. The core and electives competency units at the various levels generally consist of nationally endorsed Industry and discipline specific and non-endorsed rail specific for the particular state or territory’s railway enterprise arrangements. Trade based competency units are included where the training is trade related for qualification as a tradesperson.

The training and assessment of signalling personnel will only be accepted providing it was conducted by a registered Training organisation (RTO) as determined by the State or Territory registering body. Information on the detail of the RailCorp Classification Structures can be found on the intranet. Since there is no National Training Packages for Signal Engineer (Field), the process is described in Section 5.4. Therefore only the Licensing requirements for signalling personnel who have varying levels of engineering authority and thus require a ‘licence to practice’ for certifying signalling equipment/systems ‘fit for purpose’ in the testing, commissioning, de-commissioning and or maintenance phases of its life-cycle, or who are required in the course of their duties to disconnect and or otherwise interfere with operational signalling equipment/systems, will be described below.

Application to sit before the Licensing Board for a ‘licence to practice’ for tradespersons will only be accepted providing the applicant has successfully been assessed as competent by an accredited workplace assessor at the minimum level in the stream (ancillary, mechanical or electrical) for which they are applying. (See appendix A)

The minimum levels that require a Signalling Licence for the various streams and classifications are shown in section 3, Functions Requiring Licence & Authorisations.

Applicants (excluding Apprentices) who wish to apply for a RailCorp signalling Licence,

a) who have never held a RailCorp Signalling Licence must fulfil the application requirements as described below, or

b) who have previously held

o a RailCorp Signalling Licence but did not maintain the accreditation, or

o who hold a current signalling licence from another recognising signalling authority (e.g. IRSE or ARTC) or

o a form of formal signalling competency

must fulfil the application requirements as described below and then a gap analysis will be conducted. A tailored plan will be suggested to satisfactorily meet the application requirements as determined by RailCorp.

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Application Requirements

Unlicensed persons seeking a Signalling Licence must:

a) Complete the application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation Form (included in Appendix A and the internet).

b) Complete the Technical self assessment titled “Survey of Engineering Competencies” (Appendix A) for the relevant Licence, which captures a candidate’s own assessment of their qualifications, experience and competency. (except for Signals Ancillary)

c) Complete the Behavioural Capability Requirements (only for Signal Engineer Field)

d) Provide:

i. Proof of appropriate Qualification.

ii. Details in the Logbooks of relevant signalling work experience and training applicable to the licence being sought.

iii. Contact details of previous relevant supervisors. Statements of experience should include supervisor’s verification signatures where available.

iv. Proof of satisfactory completion of the prerequisite training courses as described below.

e) For:

i. RailCorp applicants send the application and supporting documentation to their controlling Signal Engineer.

ii. Non RailCorp applicants send the application and supporting documentation directly to the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency.

Licensing Board

Once the applicant has met all the requirements, the applicant will attend an interview with the RailCorp Licensing Board which will be organised by the controlling Signal Engineers as described in e) above.

This following section describes the process needed to gain the following Licences.

5.1 Signals Ancillary Depending on the function in Table 3 the competency structure is derived from National Training Packages from either Transport and Logistics (Rail Infrastructure) TLI10 or Electro technology Electrician UEE11 or Integrated Telecommunications ICT10 or Metal & Engineering MEM05 etc.

Note: Persons require a Signals Ancillary “Licence to Practice” to perform work on operational signalling equipment.

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5.2 Signals Mechanical The competency structure is derived from either a Cert III in Transport and Logistics TLI31910 for Mechanical Rail Signalling or from a Cert III Metal & Engineering MEM05 for an Interlocking Fitter.

This Licence entitles Signalling Mechanical personnel to work on operational signalling equipment.

a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements


Training Course

o SM01 Basic Mechanical Signalling Principles o SM02 Mechanical Signal Fitting o SM03 Mechanical Points Fitting o SM04 Maintenance Procedures Mechanical Points and Signals o SM05 Signalling Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o Claw Lock and Spherolock Training

Competency

o Signals Competency Standard TMG SCS02 Work Safely in a live Signal Location


o Equivalent to RailCorp Classification level 2.3


o Demonstrated experience on RailCorp’s infrastructure assets as recorded in log book

5.3 Signals Electrical The competency structure is derived from Cert IV in Electrical-Rail Signalling UEE41211.

Refer to RailCorps Classification Structure Signals Electrical Manual for details of the competency standards at each level.

This Licence entitles Signalling Electrical personnel to work on operational signalling equipment.


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a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Electrical Trades Certificate o Rail Safety Worker Category 1 Health1

Training Course

o ST10 Signal Principles 1 o ST12 Signal Principles 2 o ST21 Level Crossings o ST22 Signal Principles 3 o ST31 Relay Interlocking o ST32 Track Circuits o ST33 EP Points o ST41 Route Set Interlocking o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing o ST49 Solid State Interlocking o SC13.1 Microlok II Installation o SC13.2 Microlok II Ancillary Equipment o Clawlock & Spherolock Points

Competency



o Equivalent to RailCorp Classification level 4.3


o Demonstrated experience on RailCorp’s infrastructure assets as recorded in log book

5.4 Signal Engineer (Field) Generally most positions for Signal Engineer (Field) require an electrical background; however some engineering positions exist within the discipline for personnel with a mechanical background that requires accreditation in signalling safeworking and the testing and certification of new and altered signalling, associated with the Signal Engineer (Field) qualification.


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a) Prerequisites

Entry Requirements

o Rail Industry Safety Induction card (RISI) o OHS Construction Induction Training Certificate (Green Card). o Cert IV in Electrical-Rail Signalling UEE41211 or Relevant Tertiary

Qualification o Rail Safety Worker Category 2 Health1 o Candidates must have at least three years practical experience in the

signalling maintenance and construction environments supported by documented evidence (e.g. Log Book) and at least some agreed time of practical experience in a RailCorp environment.

Training Course

o ST10 Signal Principles 1 o ST12 Signal Principles 2 o ST21 Level Crossings o ST22 Signal Principles 3 o ST31 Relay Interlocking o ST32 Track Circuits o ST33 EP Points o ST41 Route Set Interlocking o ST43 Safeworking Practices and Maintenance Procedures o ST46 Circuit Testing o ST49 Solid State Interlocking o SC13.1 Microlok II Installation o SC13.2 Microlok II Ancillary Equipment o Clawlock & Spherolock Points

Competency


b) Behavioural Capability Requirements

o Accountability & Effectiveness o Building Capability o Building Relationships o Communication o Ethics o Innovation and Improvement o Negotiation and Influence o Safety o Strategic Thinking o Teamwork o Understanding self and others


o Nil


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The information on the Signal Engineer’s Exam process is described in the document “Signal Engineer Exam Material”

An assessment examination consisting of two written papers of three hours duration each, based on RailCorp’s signalling systems and safeworking practices is held to assess the candidate’s signalling knowledge and covers both the technical aspects including design, typical layouts and equipment, testing and certification for commissioning new and altered signalling and the signalling safeworking requirements. Both papers include approximately seven questions each, the first a series of short answer questions covering general knowledge, other questions may be presented as multiple choices covering either the maintenance or construction environment as described in section 5.5.

Additional technical subjects to be covered in the written examination are:

Knowledge and testing of Mechanical Interlocking

Electrical calculation, including, Ohms law, series and parallel resistance and impedance.

Signalling technology.

Signal design principles.

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Not Yet Competent

Evidence of experience in

Railway Signalling including relevant

RailCorp approved training

Expression of Interest &

Recommendations

Licensing Board Exam

Competency Assessment1 & Written Exam2

LICENCE TO

PRACTICE

Name Published in TMG A1415

Rail Safety Worker Card3

Competent


Not Yet Competent

Competent

Conditional Training & Experience

Partially Competent


Conditional Licensing

Board Exam

All LICENCE GRADES AS PER SECTION 3

1 Not applicable to Signal Engineer

2 Some classification grades may not require written exam 3 Rail Safety Worker Card issued by RailCorp Training

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6 Signalling Safeworking – Licensing Examination Format The format of the licensing assessment will be scenario based, i.e. the candidate will be asked to answer a series of questions based on typical operational situations that can occur during the normal course of their duties. Scenarios are to be restricted to questions relating the signalling safeworking, testing and safety critical maintenance activities and are not to include the technical and theory based subject matter already assessed by the various competences in the applicable classification structures. The lists of assessment subjects that may be used in the licensing assessment are listed below.

Licensing Assessment Subjects

The following references are used in this clause:

(Signals Ancillary) - Ancillary staff (Mechanical) - Sectioner (Electrical) - Electricians and Engineers (Signal Engineers) - Engineers

6.1 Signalling Safeworking Procedures Bridging or False Feeding of Signalling Circuits (Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J002 • Network Procedure - NPR 704, • Forms - IBA NRF 003, SF J002/A.

Accidents or Derailments (Signals Ancillary, Mechanical and Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J003, • Network Rule - NSG 614, Network Procedure - NPR 720.

Failures (Mechanical and Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J004, • Network Rules - NWT 312, NSY 518, NGE 216, NSG 608, • Network Procedures - NPR 704, NPR 715 • Forms - IBA NRF 003, SF J004.

Release of Track Locking or Indication Locking (Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J006, • Network Rules - NSG 608, NGE 234, Network Procedure - NPR 740, • Form - IBA NRF 003.

Booking Signalling Equipment Out of Use (Mechanical and Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J008, • Network Rule - NWT 312, Network Procedure - NPR 704, • Form - IBA NRF 003.

Disconnection of Signalling Apparatus (Mechanical and Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J009, • Network Rules - NWT 312, NGE 218, Network Procedures - NPR 704, NPR 715,

Form - IBA NRF 003.

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Rerailing and Traction Return (Electrical)

• Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J026 & J027, • Network Rules - NWT 300, to 314, NWT 318, Network Procedure - NPR 715,

Forms - IBA 003, Temporary Rail Bond Approval NRF 013.

6.2 Safety Critical Procedures Testing and Certifying Equipment Worked on or Altered During Maintenance (Mechanical and Electrical)

Signalling Safeworking Procedure – TMG J010.

Renewals Work (Mechanical and Electrical)


Repair / Replacement of Signalling Wires (Electrical)


Vital Signalling Relays (Electrical)


Track Circuits (Electrical)


Facing Point Lock and Detection Testing (Mechanical and Electrical)

Signalling Safeworking Procedures – TMG J029 & J030.

6.3 Inspection and Testing of Signalling Inspection and Testing Roles, Responsibility and Authorities (Electrical) SPG 0711.1

Inspection and Testing Plans, Programs, Documentation and Packages (Signal Engineer) SPG 0711.2

Inspection and Testing Principles (Electrical) SPG 0711.3.

Inspection and Testing Procedures (Electrical) SPG 0711.4.

Inspection and Testing Typical Inspections and Tests for Signalling Apparatus (Electrical) SPG 0711.5

Inspection and Testing Interface Requirements and Procedures for Alterations (Signal Engineer) SPG 0711.6

Inspection and Testing Standard Forms (Signal Engineer) SPG 0711.7

Inspection and Testing Typical Signal Support Procedures for Trackworks (Signal Engineer) SPG 0711.8

Inspection and Testing Like for Like Renewals (Electrical) SPG 0711.9

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6.4 Structure of the Licensing Examination

6.4.1 Circuit Testing A scenario for Circuit Tester or Circuit Function Tester personnel cover all the applicable Circuit Tests in accordance with TMG SCS12 or TMG SCS13.

6.4.2 Signals Ancillary To be advised.

6.4.3 Signals Mechanical The number of scenarios for mechanical personnel would be a minimum of three (3) but no more than five (5) and is to cover all the applicable safeworking subjects with a major portion of the safety critical procedures to be included. The subjects concerned are listed under the heading “Mechanical and Electrical” in section 6. Where the subject matter includes both mechanical and electrical requirements, only the mechanical component is to be tested.

Interlocking Fitter

In addition to the above the Interlocking Fitter’s licensing assessment is to include a separate mechanical interlocking assessment that tests the candidate’s ability to read and interpret mechanical interlocking diagrams and complete a practical assessment through demonstration, on the testing of the interlocking arrangements for mechanical interlocking machines and associated equipment.

A separate “Interlocking Certificate” is issued following successful assessment and remains current for the duration of that person’s employment.

6.4.4 Signal Electrician For electrical staff the number of scenarios would typically be a minimum of five (5) but no more than seven (7) and would cover all signalling safeworking subjects relating to accidents and derailments, bridging of signalling circuits, disconnect and booking equipment out of use, rerailing including traction return arrangements, fault finding including investigation of irregularities and wrong side failures, releasing of track locking and a major proportion of the safety critical procedures such as, level crossings, track circuit shunt testing, certifying equipment covering new, altered and like for like situations and points lock and detection test requirements.

6.4.5 Signal Engineer Field For Signal Engineer personnel the number of scenarios would typically be a minimum of five (5) but no more than seven (7) and would cover all signalling safeworking subjects relating to accidents and derailments, bridging of signalling circuits, disconnect and booking equipment out of use, traction return arrangements, fault finding including investigation and management of irregularities and wrong side failures, Circuit Testing, releasing of track locking and a major proportion of the safety critical procedures such as, level crossings, track circuit shunt testing, certifying equipment covering new, altered and like for like situations and the Roles and Responsibilities of the Signal Engineer in Maintenance and Construction activities.

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7 Licensing Boards Signalling Licensing boards are formed by signal engineers listed on the “Authorised Officers List” of the training and competency procedures document, TMG A1415 ‘Signal Engineers, Signal Electricians and Contract Personnel – Authorisation Status and Licensing Boards.’

The composition of the licensing board for each signalling position requiring a “Licence to Practice” is shown in section 7.1, ‘Licensing Examination Board List’ of this document.

When a board is formed the senior engineer on the board will be deemed the board chairperson for the duration of the board. The chairperson’s role will be to ensure that all the relevant documentation relating to the candidate’s eligibility to apply for a licence is examined and verified and provide the various exam scenarios for the assessment.

The chairperson will issue an initial Certificate of Competency (see section 8) and advise the candidate’s controlling signal engineer, for issue of a “Permit to Work” if successful or any remedial training required if the candidate was unsuccessful.

The chairperson will issue the appropriate “License to Practice” certificate to the applicant with copies forwarded to the controlling Signal Engineer and to the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency.

Once the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency receives a copy of the completed “License to Practice” certificate the successful candidate’s name would be updated in TMGA 1415 Signalling Personnel – Authorisation Status and Licensing Boards and maintained on the list as long as they have a current “Rail Safety Worker Card”.

The following specification lists the essential criteria for an officer to achieve the authority levels shown.

LEVEL A: Principal Engineers

LEVEL B: a) Minimum five (5) years as a Signal Engineer with field experience,

AND

b) Minimum grade RC 5 or equivalent,

AND

c) Experienced as member of “C” board,

AND

d) Observer on “B” board (minimum 3 occasions),

AND

e) Recommended by two (2) “B” board members and approved by a Level ‘A’ Principal Engineer.

OR

f) Recommended and approved by the Chief Engineer Signals & Control Systems.

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LEVEL C: a) Minimum Two (2) years as Signal Engineer with field experience

OR

An experienced Signal Engineer approved by a Level ‘A’ Principal Engineer,

AND

b) Qualified as a Level of “D”,

AND

c) Observer on “C” boards, (minimum 2 occasions),

AND

d) Recommended by “B” board member and approved by a Level ‘A’ Principal Engineer.

OR

e) Recommended and approved by the Chief Engineer Signals & Control Systems.

LEVEL D: This is the entry level and the requirement is for officers to have passed the Signal Engineers Field examination or equivalent and be appointed to a Field Signal Engineers position as well as the following criteria:

a) current qualifications in the competency or competencies being assessed, and

b) the following competencies from the Training and Assessment Training Package (TAE40110), (as amended from time to time) or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies:

i) TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes;

ii) TAEASS402A Assess competence;

iii) TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation, and

c) a minimum of two years’ practical experience in each competency being assessed.

LEVEL X: a) An experienced Senior Signal Engineer with extensive experience in the design and maintenance of Mechanical Interlocking.

AND

b) Recommended and approved by the Chief Engineer Signals & Control Systems.

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7.1 Licensing Examination Board List

POSITION EXAMINATION BOARDS

Signal Engineer (Field) A + B + B

Signals Authorised Person (Signal Tester in Charge Authorisation)*

B + B

Signals Authorised Person (Circuit Function Tester Authorisation)

B + B

Signal Electrician B + C

Signals Authorised Person (Circuit Testing Authorisation)

B + C

Signals Mechanical B + C

Signals Ancillary C + C

Mechanical Interlocking X + X

*See Note in section 4.6.3 e).

Note: Officers of a higher authority level may sit on boards requiring a lower authority level.

7.2 Authorised Officers List – Amendments An Officer wishing to be included on the list, raised in authority level or deleted from the list, may make written application to the Principal Engineer Signalling Competency whom will after consideration of the merits and experience of the applicant authorise any necessary amendments to the list.

Where applicable the application must include the recommendations of the required authorised

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8 Certificate of Competency A “Certificate of Competency” is a certificate (See Appendix A) which lists the Signalling Safeworking, maintenance and construction rail safety work, a worker is competent undertake, the equipment and systems upon which they may work and any supervisory requirements on their work.

Certificate of Competency certificate’s can be issued to RailCorp employees and Contractors in the following categories:

• Signals Authorised Person • Signals Ancillary • Signals Mechanical • Signal Electrician • Signal Engineer Field

When a candidate has successfully passed the signal licensing boards assessment and been granted a “License to Practice” on RailCorp’s signalling infrastructure and systems, the chairperson of the licensing board will be responsible for the initial issue of a Certificate of Competency and is to advise the candidate’s controlling licensed signal engineer, who will issue the “Permit to Work” (Ref TMG A1419 Permit to Work) before the employee is allowed to perform signalling safety related duties.

A Certificate of Competency is to be completed by the assessing licensed Signal Engineer for each worker. Workers shall not be employed in any of the grades listed in Section 3 without a current Certificate of Competency except under the appropriate supervision or restriction as detailed in the signalling maintenance procedures.

The Certificate of Competency is initially issued to the worker, after being granted the qualification by the Signals Licensing Board and is then renewable at the maximum of three yearly intervals. The Certificate of Competency is a live document that can be changed at more frequent intervals to map the variances to an individual’s learning’s and experiences.

Controlling Officers shall allocate licensed Signal Engineers to monitor and/or renew their staffs Certificate of Competency to reflect the changes of their staff’s competencies on all necessary types of equipment, systems and/or work performances.

8.1 Requirements for Issue of Certificate of Competency Senior Signal Engineer’s are denoted as Senior in the comment section of TMG A1415.

The following essential criteria is required for an officer to be denoted as a Senior Signal Engineer, and is applicable to licensed Signal Engineers who have a current need to issue Certificate of Competency and work on RailCorp signalling infrastructure:

a) Hold a senior position (RC 7 or equivalent) within an organisation for a minimum of five (5) years, and

b) Minimum ten (10) years as a licensed Signal Engineer Field, and

c) Recommended by two (2) Senior Signal Engineers Field officers, and approved by a Principal Engineer (as mentioned above),

or

d) Recommended and approved by the Chief Engineer Signals & Control Systems.

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The Chief Engineer Signals & Control Systems, Principal Engineer Signalling Competency, Principal Engineer Signals Assurance, Manager Signal Maintenance and Program Manager Signalling Commissioning can issue a Signal Engineer Field Certificate of Competency to a Senior Signal Engineer.

A Senior Signal Engineer can then issue a Signal Engineer Field Certificate of Competency to Signal Engineers and others.

A Signal Engineer who has a Signal Engineer Field Certificate of Competency can assess and issue a Certificate of Competency to all grades of infrastructure workers as long as the officer has a minimum of two years’ practical experience in each competency being assessed.

8.2 Assessment for the Certificate of Competency When the responsible licensed Signal Engineer reviews the applicant for the issue of a Certificate of Competency, the following shall be considered:

• Evidence of learning and experience by the individuals log book. Log books need to be signed off by a certifying officer as described in TMG A1416, unsigned documents will not be utilised in the process.

• If the evidence of the individuals log book is not sufficient it may be supplemented by a question and answer session which may further enhance the individuals’ knowledge and skills which may also contribute to an improved training plan.

• The individual submits sections A, B, E and F of the “Application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation” form and/or any current investigation following an incident under TMG G1418 Signalling Safeworking Breaches.

The Certificate of Competency is a two-way agreement of the assessment of the individual.

The Certificate of Competency contains a number of competencies, to which one of two levels of competency can be assigned. The levels are detailed on the Certificate of Competency and are self-explanatory. The competencies are grouped into sections of related activities.

The first section of the Certificate of Competency headed ‘Signalling Safeworking’ is the section that a worker is being assessed for under this procedure.

Subsequent sections of the Certificate of Competency detail the various safety related tasks/functions and equipment/systems maintenance activities a worker is competent to perform. When being assessed for these sections a worker will be deemed to be competent in the task/function and or system/equipment maintenance activity, where the worker has received appropriate training and has performed the task/function or worked on the system/equipment within the required period of training or since last reassessment. This is to be verified by the worker’s Log Book.

Where a worker has been trained, but has not performed the task/function or worked on the system/equipment within the training period, the worker will be deemed to hold the competency at level 2.

Note: This will usually occur where the specific task/function is not a requirement for the position held or the system/equipment item is not installed on the area a worker is employed.

Where a “Certificate of Competency” nominates that “work under supervision” (level 2) is required, or where a “Certificate of Competency” and log book entries show experience on a particular system or piece of equipment is not being maintained, the controlling

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officer, in collaboration with site management, shall arrange to allocate the holder to areas where the required experience may be gained.

Where a worker has not been trained in the applicable task/function or system/equipment and related maintenance activity, they do not hold that particular competency, and a line is to be drawn through the Level entry box on the Certificate of Competency.

Signal Maintenance Engineers should ensure that where workers are required to standby adjacent areas or attend failures over a wide area (e.g. ‘Z’ car employees); the applicable workers maintain all the necessary competencies required to perform their duties.

9 Rail Safety Worker Card Once the candidates name is published in TMG A1415 “Signalling Personnel – Authorisation Status and Licensing Boards” the applicant may make a request to RailCorp for an issue or reissue of the gold credit card sized Rail Safety Worker Card by emailing the request to [email protected].

• The card is issued to the worker after being granted the qualification by the discipline’s licensing board and is then renewable every three years through the reassessment process.

• A valid Rail Safety Worker Card will show the date of issue, expiry date, the workers name, and signalling safeworking qualification code the worker is certified in as shown in the table in section 3.

Competency Certificates issued by other organisations ARE NOT valid for work on RailCorp signal infrastructure.

The Rail Safety Worker Card must be carried by the holder at all times and presented for inspection upon request by a rail safety officer.

A RailCorp Rail Safety Worker Card is only valid for work carried out for or on behalf of RailCorp.

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Appendix A

Application for Signalling Licence / Authorisation Form

Examiners Reports for Signal Electrical Competency Form

Authorisation to Practice Forms • Circuit Tester • Circuit Function Tester

Licence to Practice Forms • Signals Mechanical (Assistant Sectioner) • Signals Mechanical (Sectioner) • Signal Electrician • Signal Engineer Field

Certificate of Competency Forms • Signals Authorised Person • Signals Mechanical • Signal Electrician • Signal Engineer, Field

Survey of Engineering Competencies

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Man

ual TMG SEC

SURVEY OF ENGINEERING COMPETENCIES

Version 1.1

Issued January 2012

Owner: Chief Engineer Signals and Control Systems

Approved by:

Warwick Allison Chief Engineer Signals and Control Systems

Authorised by:

Mark Albrecht Principal Engineer Signalling Competency

Disclaimer This document was prepared for use on the RailCorp Network only. RailCorp makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with the contents of this document shall be sufficient to ensure safe systems or work or operation. It is the document user’s sole responsibility to ensure that the copy of the document it is viewing is the current version of the document as in use by RailCorp. RailCorp accepts no liability whatsoever in relation to the use of this document by any party, and RailCorp excludes any liability which arises in any manner by the use of this document. Copyright The information in this document is protected by Copyright and no part of this document may be reproduced, altered, stored or transmitted by any person without the prior consent of RailCorp.

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Contents

Purpose of this document .....................................................................................................................4 Instructions ...................................................................................................................................5 1 Personal Details ......................................................................................................................6 2 Qualifications and Experience...............................................................................................6 2.1 Formal Qualifications – Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)........................................6 2.2 Rail Safety Training...................................................................................................................7 2.3 Rail -specific knowledge and/or Experience .............................................................................7 2.4 Other Relevant Qualifications ...................................................................................................7 3 Technical Competencies........................................................................................................8 3.1 Signalling Construction Work....................................................................................................8

Definition of Levels of Competency ..........................................................................................8 3.1.1 Interpret Installation Requirements from Design .......................................................8 3.1.2 Working Safely in Locs and Equipment Rooms ........................................................9 3.1.3 Perform Installation (Circuits) ....................................................................................9 3.1.4 Signalling Safe Working...........................................................................................10 3.1.5 Trackside Installation General .................................................................................10 3.1.6 Trackside Installation and Termination of Signals...................................................10 3.1.7 Trackside Installation and Termination of Train Stops ............................................11 3.1.8 Trackside Installation and Termination of Points.....................................................11 3.1.9 Trackside Installation and Termination of Track Circuits.........................................11 3.1.10 Trackside Installation and Termination of Earthing & Surge Protection..................12 3.1.11 Installation and Termination of Rack Assembly and Wiring ....................................12 3.1.12 Installation and Termination of Control Panels & Telemetry ...................................12 3.1.13 Installation and Termination of Power Supplies ......................................................12 3.1.14 Installation and Termination of ATP (ETCS) ...........................................................13 3.1.15 Perform Installation Testing.....................................................................................13 3.1.16 Perform Commissioning Tests ................................................................................13 3.1.17 Perform Decommissioning Tasks............................................................................13 3.1.18 Monitoring & Support the Installation Process.........................................................13

4 Licences and Memberships .................................................................................................14 4.1 Professional Memberships......................................................................................................14 4.2 RailCorp or other Issued Licence or Authorisation .................................................................14 4.3 AIPM Certificates ....................................................................................................................14 4.4 IRSE Licence/s........................................................................................................................14 5 Additional Information..........................................................................................................15 6 Submit Completed Self-assessment Form.........................................................................15

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Purpose of this document

IMPORTANT

The self-assessment survey captures a candidate’s own assessment of their qualifications, experience and competency.

This information will be formally reviewed, assessed and amended by a suitably qualified Assessor.

A Certificate of Competency will be issued to reflect the agreed competencies.

The objectives of this self-assessment survey are to:

• Provide a method of pre-registration of Signalling resources to work for RailCorp. • Provide data for the training needs analysis elements of the Resource

Development Plan (RDP). • Provide evidence of capacity and capability for RailCorp projects.

Notes:

• The information requested is aligned with the evidence requirements for the signalling discipline, to become an accredited Signalling engineer/Electrician to work on RailCorp projects and be issued with a Certificate of Competency.

• The back-up for the information requested in the survey should be in the form of a Log Book that can be assessed when applying for a position with RailCorp.

• Your immediate Supervisor’s contact detail (at your Parent Organisation / previous place of employment) is required to enable confirmation of proficiency and currency of competency.

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Instructions

This questionnaire is an interactive, electronic form.

a) Save the Survey Form

Save the form to an appropriate location.

Please do not change the filename, except to add your name (using capitals, with no spaces), e.g. John Smith saves it to his personal folder as ‘ Signal Electrical Installer Skills Survey Form_JohnSmith.docx’

b) Complete the self-assessment survey

There are four (4) sections to be completed in this survey. Please follow any additional instructions provided at the beginning of the individual sections.

To check a check-box, double-click on the check-box to open the dialogue box. Change the Default Value to ‘checked’.

c) Return the completed form to RailCorp

Email the completed self-assessment survey form to RailCorp at: [email protected].

d) Prepare relevant evidence of training and experience for interview

Print a hard copy of the completed self-assessment survey submitted via email to RailCorp.

Identify and/or collate the back-up for the information requested in the survey so that it can be reviewed during the interview when applying for a position with the RailCorp (e.g. identify pertinent entries in your logbook and collate appropriate evidence).

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1 Personal Details Name:

Contact No.:

E-mail:

Parent/Other Organisation: Aurecon Laing O’Rourke

O’Donnell Griffin ARTC

QR ODG

Ansaldo Other

(please specify)

Supervisor: (only for Parent Organisation)

Name: Contact Details:

2 Qualifications and Experience Please use the tick boxes below to record all relevant qualifications and experience. Note that evidence of qualifications (e.g. copies of certificates, transcripts, cards, or statements of attainment) should be brought to a recruitment/assessment interview and may be requested at a later date for formal assessment. Where additional information is requested, please state:

• currency (current/expired) • relevant railway authority/company • state/country

2.1 Formal Qualifications – Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Cert III Qualifications (please specify)

Graduate Certificate – Railway Signalling (please specify)

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) (please specify)

Graduate Diploma – Railway Signalling (please specify)

Cert IV Qualifications (please specify)

Post-graduate Diploma / Certificate – Railway Signalling (please specify)

Other (example, attained outside Australia)

Masters – Railway Signalling (please specify)

Doctoral Degree – Railway, Communications, Electrical, ICT related (please specify)

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2.2 Rail Safety Training RISI (specify expiry date)

OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (Green Card)

Introduction to RailCorp SMS Certificate of Competency Card (please

specify)

Other (please specify)

2.3 Rail -specific knowledge and/or Experience

Knowledge of NSW Rail Signalling Construction Standards/Guides/Codes

Knowledge of Relevant Aust./Int. Standards/Guides/Codes

Knowledge of RailCorp Signal Principles I

Knowledge of RailCorp Signal Principles II

Knowledge of RailCorp Signal Principles Ill

Knowledge of RailCorp Signal Safe Working Practices and Maintenance Procedures (ST43)

Knowledge of RailCorp Circuit Testing (ST46)

Knowledge of RailCorp Access to Signal Locations (PS18A)

Knowledge of RailCorp Control Systems for Signal Engineers (ATRICS)

Other (Please specify):

2.4 Other Relevant Qualifications

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3 Technical Competencies

3.1 Signalling Construction Work This section specifically refers to Signalling Construction work. For candidates from other areas please complete to give an indication of experience.

For each of the following competency areas/skills:

• Indicate if you have had RailCorp (RC) experience • rate yourself on a scale from 1 – 2 (the following table provides the guidelines on

the scale for rating of proficiency in a specific competency):

Definition of Levels of Competency Proficiency Description Level 1 Knowledge Only Level 2 Knowledge and Workplace Competency achieved

3.1.1 Interpret Installation Requirements from Design Proficiency Competency

RC 1 2 Signalling and/or Track Plans Track Insulation Plans Circuit Books and Wiring Schedules Identify & Interpret Signalling conventions, symbols, terminology, etc Signalling Construction Drawings and DSSs Signal Sighting Forms and Checklists Installation Manuals Installation Standards & Method Statements

Identify Required Tools, Plant & Test Equipment ( approved, calibrated, etc)

Identify Required Materials, Replacement Equipment & Consumables

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3.1.2 Working Safely in Locs and Equipment Rooms Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Safety for Signalling Personnel (eg Touch Potentials) Access to Live Locs and Equipment Rooms Precautions to prevent accidental damage/interference to live

signalling system Actions to take to identify and control hazards to live signalling

system Working in New Locs and Equipment Rooms Working in Live Locs and Equipment Rooms Stagework wiring in live Locs and Equipment Rooms Changeover wiring in live Locs and Equipment Rooms Personnel & Competence Safety Equipment & Clothing

3.1.3 Perform Installation (Circuits) Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Relay based Circuits SSI equipment and Circuits Microlok equipment and Circuits WESTRACE equipment and Circuits ATP equipment and Circuits Signalling Power equipment and Circuits Signalling and Power Cabling, access and termination Specialised Cables (ie Fibreoptic, shielded), access and termination Telecommunications equipment, modems & radios Using installation tools, labeling, wiring separation/segregation Vital and Non-vital equipment installation

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3.1.4 Signalling Safe Working Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Attend derailments/Irregularities, assess situation, make safe

Test & Inspect operational signalling infrastructure

Certify operational signalling infrastructure following maintenance or corrective action

Rerailing: electrified area

Rerailing: non - electrified area

Release track locking

Investigate and Repair Signalling Failures

Disconnect operational signalling infrastructure

Perform temporary bridging as per maintenance procedures

3.1.5 Trackside Installation General Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Signalling Power System Compressed Air System Hydraulic System Cable Route List

Type*.................................................................................. Detailed Site Survey

3.1.6 Trackside Installation and Termination of Signals Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Signal Sighting Signal Profiles LED Signals Lamp Signals Signal Route Indicators

Type*....................................................................... Set up and Installation integrity checks Signals

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3.1.7 Trackside Installation and Termination of Train Stops Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

JA Train Stops JAH Train Stops Set up and Installation integrity checks Train Stops Other

List*…………………………………………………………………………

3.1.8 Trackside Installation and Termination of Points Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

84M Point Machines M3A Point Machines Electro-Pneumatic Points Other

List*………………………………………………………………………… Clawlocks Spherolock Set up and Installation integrity checks Points

3.1.9 Trackside Installation and Termination of Track Circuits Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Insulated Joints, Clearance Points CSEE Track Circuit HVI (Jeumont) Track Circuit Other

List*………………………………………………………………………… Track Insulation & Bonding Tuning Units Impedance bonds Set up and Installation integrity checks Track Circuits

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3.1.10 Trackside Installation and Termination of Earthing & Surge Protection

Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Earthing & Surge Protection Equipment Spark Gap Arrestors Routing of Earthing Conductors Different types of Earthing arrangements (MEN / Floating) Set up and Installation integrity checks Earthing & Surge Protection

3.1.11 Installation and Termination of Rack Assembly and Wiring Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Layouts of Equipment Racks for Signalling Equipment Rooms and Locs

Equipment including terminals, Fuses, Relays, SSI, Microlok, TC Equipment & Power Supplies

Wiring & Termination onto equipment including terminals, Fuses, Relays, SSI, Microlok, TC Equipment & Power Supplies

Separation of clean & dirty wiring for CBI installations

Set up and Installation integrity checks for wiring & Equipment in Signalling Equipment Rooms & Locs

Assist Installation/Changeover during Commissioning or Possession

3.1.12 Installation and Termination of Control Panels & Telemetry Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Control Panels List Type*..............................................................................

Control Systems ATRICS

Control Systems List Type*............................................................................

Telemetry Systems List Type*.......................................................................

3.1.13 Installation and Termination of Power Supplies Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Signalling Power Supplies Set up and Installation integrity checks for Signalling Power Supplies

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3.1.14 Installation and Termination of ATP (ETCS) Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

LEU / Balise Equipment Set up and Installation integrity checks for LEU / Balise Equipment

3.1.15 Perform Installation Testing Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Perform Relay / Equipment/ Wire Analysis Perform Wire / Null Count Perform Bell Continuity Testing Perform Strap & Function Testing Perform Through Testing Perform Insulation Testing Perform Power Supply leakage Testing Perform Correlation Testing Perform Wiring Changeover Testing Understand how to mark up testing documentation & certificates

3.1.16 Perform Commissioning Tests Proficiency Competency RC 1 2 3 4

Signal Aspect & Warning Lights Track Circuit Correspondence Test & Certify Equip. Point Correspondence Set up & Adjust Equip.

3.1.17 Perform Decommissioning Tasks Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Understands the Requirements for decommissioning equipment Performs decommissioning of Signalling Equipment

3.1.18 Monitoring & Support the Installation Process Proficiency Competency RC 1 2

Monitor & Provide feedback on quality of installation, documentation & standards (eg method statements, installation drawings, IWP, etc)

Ensure the Testing & Commissioning documentation is completed (ITP, CWP, etc)

Understand the limits of competence & authority

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4 Licences and Memberships Please check any and all relevant licences currently held. If equivalent or other relevant licences are held, please provide details in the space provided at the bottom.

4.1 Professional Memberships Please indicate the type/level of membership, where applicable.

IRSE Non-Corporate Member AIPM Member

IRSE Corporate Member – Associate

CPEng

IRSE Corporate Member – Member NPER

IRSE Corporate Member - Fellow Other (please specify)

4.2 RailCorp or other Issued Licence or Authorisation Note that evidence of qualifications should be brought to a recruitment interview.

RailCorp Electrical Mechanic 3.2 RailCorp Signal Electrician 4.3

RailCorp Electrical Mechanic 4.1 RailCorp Signal Engineer Field

RailCorp Authorised Person RailCorp Limited Testing

Other(please specify)

Note: Please record IRSE licences on the following

page.

4.3 AIPM Certificates CPPM Project Manager CPPD Project Director

QPP Project Engineer (in Railway context)

Other (please specify)

4.4 IRSE Licence/s Please specify any IRSE licences held:

Title Version Start Date Expiry Date

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Title Version Start Date Expiry Date

5 Additional Information Please provide any additional information you consider relevant.

6 Submit Completed Self-assessment Form Date of self-assessment:

Check:

Have you saved the file with the correct filename, i.e. ‘ Signal Electrical Installer Skills Survey Form_JohnSmith.docx’?

Submit completed form to: [email protected]

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