Assist with the local movement of Tram vehicles to meet operational requirements

URN: UKTTD13
Business Sectors (Suites): Tram and Light Rail Driving,Tram Engineering
Developed by: UK Tram
Approved on: 30 Jun 2020

Overview

This standard is about assisting with the local movement of Tram vehicles to meet operational requirements.  You will be able to plan and assist in the local movements of Tram vehicles safely and efficiently in both normal and non–routine situations.  This involves planning movements, moving Tram vehicles, using hand signals and following safe systems of work. You will be able to confirm that all organisational procedures are followed.  You will also be able to deal with non-routine situations which can arise during the course of moving tram vehicles within a local environment.

This standard consists of two elements:

1.          Plan and assist in the local movement of Tram vehicles

2.          Respond to non-routine situations

This standard is for Tram drivers, and those involved in engineering, maintenance and the cleaning of Tram vehicles.


Performance criteria

You must be able to:

** ** ** ** ** ** **Plan and assist in the local movement of Tram vehicles** 1        access all **relevant information** 2        identify the Tram vehicle to be moved 3        check that the Tram vehicle has been **prepared for** **local** **movement** 4        check that points and routes have been set according to the relevant plan 5        take action where points and routes have not been set correctly 6        communicate movement intentions with the **relevant person(s)** 7        respond to signals and signalling procedures within your local working environment 8        use **warning devices/signs** in line with approved procedures 9        control the movement of the Tram vehicle in line with the planned activities 10    safely secure the Tram vehicle in the intended location 11    complete all **documents** relating to the movement of tram vehicles within the timescales set by your organisation
**Respond to non-routine situations** 12    identify **non-routine situations** within your area of control 13    communicate non-routine situations to relevant person(s) 14    take **action** during a non-routine situation within the limits of your own authority and give priority to the safety of **people** 15    record all actions taken during the non-routine situation in line with your organisation's procedures ** **

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

** ** ** ** ** ** **Plan and assist in the local movement of Tram vehicles** 1        your organisation's procedures relating to controlling the local movement of Tram vehicles to meet operational requirements 2        the relevant information sources, how to access them and confirm they are correct 3        the local **safe systems of work** 4        the types and use of equipment for moving Tram vehicles 5        the types of warning devices and their meanings 6        the types of signalling equipment and how they are used 7        the signalling procedures used during local movement 8        the organisational documentation completion requirements
**Respond to non-routine situations** 9    the types of non-routine situations that may occur 10    your organisation's procedures relating to non-routine situations 11    the types of warning signs and their meanings 12    how to recognise and deal with non-routine situations 13    the alternative methods of signalling 14    the types of emergency equipment and how to use it 15    the lines and methods of effective communication within your organisation ** **

Scope/range

        Performance Scope

1        **Relevant information** may include; service disruption manual, route plan, vehicle defect book, standard operating procedures. 3        **Prepared for local movement** may include; confirming handover, confirming authority to move, check for tags and targets, checking depot restrictions, limitations of coupled units. 6        **Relevant person(s)** may include; may include another driver, control centre, technician. 8        **Warning devices/signs** may include; bell/horn, hazard warning lights, stop boards, lamps, designated person(s). 11     **Documents** may include; log card, defect sheet, incident reports. 14     **Non-routine situations** may include; obstructions, derailments. 16     **Action** may include; stop, call control centre, control procedures. **People** may include; colleagues, visitors, contractors, suppliers.

          Knowledge Scope

3        **S****afe** **systems of work** may include; authorised access/egress points, authorised walking routes, wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safety signs, barriers/barrier tape, lights, first aid points, fire assembly, walking to and from a vehicle, communication/warning arrangements, safety zones, tramway possession and protection arrangements, emergency service support (as required).

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Glossary




Local movements

This is defined as movement of a tram vehicle within a defined area such as a depot for the purposes of engineering and maintenance, cleaning and stabling.

Non-routine

An unusual, irregular or emergency situation.


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Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

30 Jun 2025

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

New NOS

Original URN

New

Relevant Occupations

Transport Drivers and Operatives

SOC Code

8231

Keywords

Tram, Tramway, movement, local, operational