Allocate and monitor resources for signal engineering activities
Overview
This standard identifies the competencies you need to allocate and monitor resources for effective signal engineering activities. It includes working to a plan, identifying and allocating the resources required and sourcing information related to those resources. You will monitor the use of the resources and ensure that there are sufficient resources available for the activities to be undertaken and that the resources are used safely and in an appropriate and timely manner. Where changes in resources or activities occur, you will be able to decide when a plan or resource allocation may need amending. The signalling equipment in this standard can be for overground or underground rail transportation systems and can apply to the European Train Control System (ETCS).
You will manage and advise on the care and use of resources, considering availability, environmental factors, site conditions, and the specifics of working on operational railway equipment. Addressing resource inaccuracies and shortages with appropriate actions is crucial.
You will ensure all necessary safety measures are identified and implemented to protect yourself, others, and railway operations, including necessary protection and disconnection arrangements for safety.
Working with minimal supervision, you will have a deep understanding of your responsibilities, resource availability, and your organisation's operational methods, allowing for efficient resource allocation and informed decision-making.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 maintain safe working practices and comply with all relevant health and safety regulations, directives, and guidelines
P2 confirm the resources required
P3 ensure sufficient resources are available
P4 confirm information relating to resources is accurate and up to date
P5 allocate and monitor the use of resources
P6 identify when changes to the planned use of resources occur
P7 take prompt and effective action to deal with actual and predicted changes to the planned use of resources
P8 advise the appropriate person(s) where changes to resources have occurred or are likely to occur and the implications involved
P9 ensure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of the resources
P10 record details on the use of resources including where appropriate any changes that have occurred
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the relevant health and safety regulations, directives, guidelines, and safe working practices and procedures defined by your organisation, as appropriate to the activity and your working area
K2 the types of resources available
K3 the methods and techniques for ensuring sufficient resources
K4 the methods and techniques for allocating resources
K5 how to source and interpret information and document systems relating to the engineering activity and the resources required
K6 the types of problems that can occur when allocating resources and how these problems can be overcome
K7 how the planned use of resources could alter and the implications that may follow
K8 the methods and techniques for effective monitoring of resources
K9 your organisation's procedures for the care and use of resources
K10 your organisation's procedures for communicating a change to resource allocation
K11 the relevant reporting lines and procedures that are approved by your organisation the limits of your own authority and responsibility and those of others involved
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Types of signalling equipment for which resources may be allocated and monitored could include:
- points
- train control (such as signals, balises or other method of authorising train movements)
- train detection (such as track circuits or axle counters)
- power supplies
- ETCS
- other industry specific signalling equipment
Resources to be allocated and monitored, as applicable to the signal engineering activities, will include:
- documentation (current and appropriate)
- tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable)
- materials, replacement equipment and consumables
- communications equipment
- personnel (total required and competence)
- access arrangements
Types of signalling engineering activities for which resources may be allocated and monitored could include:
- installation
- maintenance
- fault finding
- testing
- other industry specific signalling activity