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Rail engineering advanced technician - Track Advanced Technician

Rail engineering advanced technician - Track Advanced Technician

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 4 - Higher Technical Occupation

Providing and managing the delivery of technical engineering solutions across the rail network.

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Reference: OCC0316F

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Average (median) salary: £37,744 per year

SOC 2020 code: 3113 Engineering technicians

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
  • 2123/03 Railway signalling engineers
  • 5236/00 Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers
  • 5249/02 Overhead line workers
  • 8153/00 Rail construction and maintenance operatives

Technical Education Products

ST0316:

Rail engineering advanced technician - Track Advanced Technician

(Level 4)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Alstom Transport UK Limited, Amey, Babcock International Group – Network Engineering, Carillion plc, DB Schenker Rail UK Limited, DEG Signal Ltd, Eurostar International Ltd, High Speed Two Limited, Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, MGB Engineering Ltd, Network Rail, Northern Rail, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail Automation, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, Virgin Trains East Coast, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering

Summary

Rail Engineering Advanced Technicians provide technical solutions across The Railway. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of “The Railway” (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), overhead line, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, traction & rolling stock and rail systems. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and also specialise in one particular discipline. Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Alstom Transport UK Limited, Amey, Babcock International Group – Network Engineering, Carillion plc, DB Schenker Rail UK Limited, DEG Signal Ltd, Eurostar International Ltd, High Speed Two Limited, Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd, Merseyrail Electrics 2002 Limited, MGB Engineering Ltd, Network Rail, Northern Rail, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail Automation, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, Virgin Trains East Coast, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering

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Typical job titles include:

rail engineer
Railway engineer

Keywords:

Electrification
Overhead Lines
Rail Systems
Railway
Signalling
Telecoms
Track
Traction And Rolling Stock

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1: Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures, safety requirements, risk management and environmental impact together with an understanding of human factors and techniques to address these.
K2: The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles (some of them complex) that are required in undertaking and directing maintenance, renewal and construction of and across The Railway
K3: How to work effectively to design and develop engineering solutions and innovation including understanding of failure modes and their causes; advanced problem solving, diagnostic systems and development of preventative maintenance; asset management and whole life asset costs.
K4: How to deliver engineering solutions effectively including project management principles and systems to manage, time, resource, asset and quality management and assurance systems; business improvement and innovation systems, processes and techniques.
K5: How the Railway works as a system and their role within it. The critical interfaces across the Railway system and how those interfaces are managed.
K6: The importance of 3rd party and internal business requirements and operational interfaces. The need for and understanding of client confidentiality and compliance with corporate policies including ethics, equality and diversity and sustainability.
K7: How the Railway works commercially including contractual principles and financial systems, forecasts and budgets, and performance implications and performance management techniques.
K8: How the Railway is evolving. Awareness and understanding of new technological developments across the Railway and how these will impact the future operation of The Railway.
K9: In depth understanding and broad experience of: track geometry and the impact of train wheels; the requirements, methods and techniques for the installation and maintenance of the track and track foundation; the impact of the railway environment e.g. tunnels, embankments, vegetation and drainage. Understand the physical and systems interfaces between the Track and other aspects of The Railway and the operating requirements, implications and constraints of these.

S1: Keep themselves and others safe by leading and demonstrating safe working practices. Understand, reinforce and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including competence and safe access to work locations.
S2: Produce a work plan based on safe systems of work that is informed by technical drawings, schematics and programmes of work needed for the development of rail engineering activity. Prepare contingency arrangements to manage change and risk as appropriate.
S3: Undertake and direct a high standard of technical work. Take responsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of technical work activities and projects. Undertake and supervise the operation of equipment & systems. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work and that of others and ensure appropriate testing is undertaken. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Be responsible and accountable for their own work and that of others.
S4: Solve problems: Design and develop a structured and/or innovative approach to problem solving and diagnosis. Apply appropriate methods and business improvement techniques. Predict and prevent failures through the analysis of data and the ability to provide feedback on these.
S5: Make informed and considered decisions and complex critical judgements as appropriate.
S6: Supervise and manage resources including the efficient utilisation of individuals, teams, tools, materials and equipment. Monitor and manage individual and team performance and development.
S7: Work collaboratively maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public. Support the development of others through coaching and mentoring.
S8: Communicate effectively across all management levels. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, technical reporting & recording of information and management reporting.
S9: Undertake and be responsible for the construction, reinstatement and enhancement, detailed inspection of track and it’s environment. Analyse the performance and condition of track, and where appropriate conductor rail and cable systems. Diagnose and correct complex track faults. Use and supervise the use of track specific plant and equipment as appropriate.

B1: Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, resilience, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
B2: Proactively identify and manage risk so as to reduce this through planning, systematic monitoring and checking of information/feedback and management of changing circumstances on activity.
B3: Promote and exhibit a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work, able to make independent decisions whilst knowing one’s limitations and when to ask for help or to escalate.
B4: Work reliably and safely to approved industry standards and safe working practices and ensuring others do likewise.
B5: Work effectively and collaboratively, individually and as part of a team, being aware of their actions and the impact they may have on others, maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public. Accept, allocate and supervise technical and other tasks.
B6: Receptive to giving and receiving constructive feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change. Identifying, carrying out and recording CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
B7: Demonstrate leadership, motivating and leading by example. Promote a culture of continuous improvement. Research and stay abreast of the educational, technological, social, political, and economic developments that can affect the industry.
B8: Prepared to make a personal commitment to their employer, the industry and its professional standards.

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