Plan and carry out an assessment of Tram Driver competency
Overview
This standard is about planning and carrying out an assessment of Tram Driver competency. You will be able to plan and prepare the assessment confirming that the relevant resources are available and that the purpose and process of the assessment has been communicated. You will ensure that the learner Tram Driver meets the fitness for duty requirements set by the organisation for undertaking an assessment on an operational Tramway. You will be able to make assessment decisions using appropriate assessment methods and criteria and be able to follow standardisation procedures, as required. You will be able to provide feedback to the learner Tram driver at the appropriate point during the assessment and be able to intervene during the assessment, if appropriate. You will know and understand the strengths and limitations of different assessment methods and how to adapt an assessment to meet the requirements of individual learner Tram Drivers.
This standard is for those who work in a Tram Driver training role at supervisor level in the Tram and Tramway environment.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 identify when a Tram Driver assessment of competence is required
P2 identify the health and safety procedures that must be followed
P3 confirm the assessment activities to be carried out and determine their sequence
P4 adapt assessment activities to meet the requirements of individual learner Tram Drivers, where relevant
P5 identify and confirm the resources required
P6 plan and prepare an assessment of Tram Driver competency that meets organisational quality assurance requirement
P7 communicate the purpose and process of the assessment to those involved
P8 confirm the learner Tram Driver meets the organisational procedures relating to fitness for duty
P9 undertake an assessment of Tram Driver competency whilst maintaining the relevant organisational health and safety procedures
P10 take action to intervene during an assessment when health and safety procedures are breached
P11 follow the criteria set by your organisation to determine whether Tram Driver competency has been achieved
P12 follow standardisation procedures, where relevant
P13 confirm the assessment decision to the relevant persons
P14 provide feedback to a learner Tram Driver on their performance during an assessment of competency
P15 record details of the assessment process in line with organisational requirements
P16 deal with issues arising before, during and after the assessment of competency process in line with organisational requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
| K1 the importance of planning assessment activities that follow the relevant Health and safety procedures approved by your organisation K2 the types of resources that can be used during assessment activities in the Tram and Tramway environment K3 the **competency requirements** of those assessing competence in the Tram and Tramway environment K4 how to identify and confirm resources required for an assessment of Tram Driver competency within your own area of responsibility K5 the strengths and limitations of different Tram Driver assessment of competency methods K6 the key concepts and principles of assessment K7 the key concepts and principles of quality assurance K8 the criteria set by your organisation to determine Tram Driver competency and how this is agreed K9 the standardisation process and when this is used K10 how to adapt a Tram Driver assessment to meet individual learner requirements K11 the importance of meeting organisational equality and diversity requirements when preparing for and carrying out assessments of competence K12 how to record details of a Tram Driver assessment of competency K13 the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning the outcome of assessment and the process followed |
Scope/range
Scope Performance
| P5 **Resources** ****may include; Tram vehicle, operational Tramway. |
Scope Knowledge
| K3 **C****ompetency requirements** may include; Assessor qualifications, Tram driving experience, Personal Track Safety (PTS). |
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Tram
Tramcars, tram vehicle, and any other rail vehicles that operate on tramways. It includes one or more trams coupled together and includes non-passenger-carrying vehicles.
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Tramway environment
Includes the tramway (a set of rails, switches and crossings which form the route of a Tram), infrastructure (fixed assets used for the running of the Tram transport system, including, the tramway, bridges, tunnels, stops, stations and fixed equipment for signalling, communications and electrification), depots, stabling yards.