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Rail engineering technician - Signalling

Rail engineering technician - Signalling

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

Providing technical support to engineers working on the rail network and trains.

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Reference: OCC0318D

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

SOC 2020 code: 3113 Engineering technicians

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 8153/00 Rail construction and maintenance operatives
  • 3113/99 Engineering technicians n.e.c.
  • 3120/99 CAD, drawing and architectural technicians n.e.c.
  • 5236/00 Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers
  • 5249/02 Overhead line workers

Technical Education Products

ST0318:

Rail engineering technician - Signalling

(Level 3)

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, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail, Automation Holdings Limited, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, Telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE)

Summary

Rail Engineering Technicians provide technical support to Rail Engineers. 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, Siemens Rail Systems, Siemens Rail, Automation Holdings Limited, Signalling Solutions Ltd, Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited, Telent Technology Services Ltd, Transport for London, VolkerRail Ltd, National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE)

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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 and safety requirements.
K2: The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway.
K3: How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems.
K4: The importance of 3rd party requirements and client confidentiality and the need to understand and adhere to corporate policies on ethics, equality and diversity.
K5: How the railway works commercially including contractual principles and implications.
K11: Understanding and application of safety integrity and fundamental signalling principles as applied to train control systems, the varying types of signal control and the signalling symbols and alphabet used in signalling design drawings.

S1: Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.
S2: Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources.
S3: Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others.
S4: Solve problems: Identify problems and apply a structured approach and appropriate methods to problem solving and diagnosis.
S5: Manage resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment.
S6: Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.
S11: Apply installation & maintenance techniques and processes including wiring, cable access requirements & terminations, adjustment of signalling assets, locate and replace components and methods for signal component handling working on isolated and live signalling equipment.
S12: Undertake integrity checks and carry out testing of components and equipment, writing test plans in accordance with specifications.

B1: Act professionally demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity. Respect others, act ethically and contribute to sustainable development.
B2: Be risk aware so as to reduce risks through systematic monitoring and checking of information, concentration on the task, and awareness of changing circumstances on activity.
B3: Display 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, often without close supervision, to approved industry standards and safe working practices.
B5: Work effectively and efficiently, individually and as part of a team, maintaining effective relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and the public.
B6: Receptive to feedback, willing to learn new skills and adjust to change. Identifying, carrying out and recording CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence.
B7: Prepared to make a personal commitment to their employer, the industry and its professional standards

Duties

Duty D1

Construction, installation, renewal, enhancement and modification of The Railway.

Duty D2

Fault finding and diagnosis to prevent or address equipment failures.

Duty D3

Maintenance and replacement of systems and components

Duty D4

Functional and operational testing and inspection of The Railway using specialist equipment.

Duty D5

Ensuring assets are installed, replaced or maintained to specification and maintaining required records.

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