Telecoms Maint Tester & Failure Investigator - Assessment Checklist
Applicant’s Name / Phone No. / Email
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Scope Statement You, as a Telecoms Maintenance Tester and Failure Investigator, will be capable of undertaking the testing activities on alterations to previously working and commissioned operational telecoms systems where the equipment has been replaced on a like-for-like or operationally equivalent basis. You will also follow a systematic process when undertaking investigations into reported safety related telecoms failures
Whilst undertaking testing/investigation activities you
- Identify testing requirements
- Identify and report where systems and equipment are not to specifications
- Provide suitable and sufficient evidence to confirm that renewed or replaced telecoms equipment is fit for entry into service.
Unit 1Plan the work.
Unit 2Diagnose telecommunications failures
Unit 3Test and return systems and equipment into service
This licence meets many of competence requirements for EngTech, so if the applicant is also seeking EngTech registration it would cost effective in time if the additional competences were also assessed during the Competence Assessment using the “EngTech assessment checklist and application form for licence holders” contained in the last 3 pages of this checklist.
Note: Reference should also be made to briefing note BN04/05/05 “Migration path from Telecoms maintainer Licence categories 2.4.110 to 2.4.115. For unit 5 of 2.4.115 the licence holder may have evidence from unit 3 of licence 2.4.160 “Telecoms Maintenance Tester and failure Investigator” if they also hold that licence
Completing this checklistPlease see page 2 for the requirements for completing this checklist; note that a self-assessment needs to be completed by the applicant for each of the performance requirements
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Summary of Workplace Assessment and Assessment Methods Used Examination of products / documentation
Professional discussion / questions Review of Applicants statement Observation Witness testimony
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I confirm that the applicant has met the performance/knowledge requirements and that the assessment has been carried out impartially in accordance with the Licensing Scheme requirements
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Name / Signature / Date
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Summary of Competence Assessment/Surveillance including comments on applicant’s logbook
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Competence assessor’s comments on applicant’s logbook
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I confirm that this assessment has been carried out impartially in accordance with the Licensing Scheme requirements and that the applicant is competent in this licence category.
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Name / Signature / Date
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Requirements for completing this assessment checklist
This checklist may be completed entirely by hand or by typed entry in the “Personal statement”, “Workplace assessment” and “Competence assessment” boxes (including summaries). When typing, the boxes will expand to accommodate the length of the comments. When completing electronically, wherever possible embed the supporting evidence in the marked area; this can be done by clicking on “Insert” from the toolbar menu, then “Object” and on the dialog box select “create from file”, then “display as icon” and “browse” to insert the required file; alternatively hyperlinks can be inserted but they must link to an external data storage that can be passed to the assessor. If completing by hand, the boxes can be enlarged by inserting spaces prior to printing.
Self-assessment by the applicant
A self-assessment must be completed by the applicant in the box headed “Personal statement (how I meet performance requirements n.n)”.
Assessment requirements
The assessment requirements are defined for each of the performance requirements. Where it states “Evidence must include observed natural performance” this means that the assessor MUST observe the applicant’s performance for the criteria stated as part of the initial application and at renewal; the assessor should state where the observation took place and on what type of equipment the performance was observed. In cases where simulation is permitted, the applicant must still be observed undertaking these tasks even if this has to be on a test rig or in the training school when particular attention should be taken to replicate as far as possible the environment of the operational railway and the assessor should state how this was achieved. Just asking the question “What would you do if…” may indicate underpinning knowledge but it must not be used on its own since it is not a substitute for observing the applicant’s performance when carrying out the task.
Meeting all the performance requirements
Performance requirements are grouped together in boxes, each of these (not just the bold statement) must be met and in the context of the unit title.
Surveillance (after 5 years) - Workplace assessment is not required
In addition to their personal statements the applicant should provide supporting evidence that they have been carrying out licensable work satisfactory for the previous 5 years, cross referenced to relevant entries in their logbook or provide other suitable evidence. Where the previous 5 years has shown satisfactory performance, then observation is not required and the checklist can be completed by an approved competence assessor.
Renewal (after 10 years)
A single level of assessment is permitted by an approved competence assessor provided they are also approved to carry out the workplace assessment for this licence. In addition to their personal statements the applicant should provide supporting evidence that they have been carrying out licensable work satisfactory for the previous 5 years cross referenced to relevant entries in their logbook or provide other suitable evidence. The single stage renewal assessment must be carried out within six months of the category expiring otherwise both workplace and competence assessments must be undertaken. The “Work experience sheets” from the logbook must show that the applicant has been undertaking satisfactory licensable work over the previous 5 years. The competence assessor must observe the applicant’s performance where this is mandated in the assessment requirements where it states “Evidence must include observed natural performance” when the competence assessor should state how the performance requirements were met, including what was observed. For these performance requirements the competence assessor should use the larger workplace assessors box ensuring that all the workplace assessment criteria stated has been met
Feedback from applicant
The IRSE values feedback as part of its commitment to continuous improvement and would appreciate a few moments of your time to complete a short questionnaire which can be downloaded from the IRSE website; - follow the link to “Assessment Feedback Form” under “Documents Quick Links”. When completed please hand back to your competence assessor or Assessing Agent Manager.
Additional instructions for assessors
Please ensure that your comments relate to how the applicant met the performance requirements in the context of the unit title cross referencing to any documented evidence. Any questions asked and the answers given may be included in the boxes or clearly cross referenced to a separate Q & A sheet submitted with the completed checklist
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1.1Collect the information needed to prepare the plan (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19a)You ensure that the information gathered is relevant to the work to be carried out. Information includes the location, the type of equipment, the tests/investigation to be carried out, and also the selection of any appropriate pre-defined plans
Assessment Requirement Evidence must include observed natural performance.
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1.2Identify health and safety issues and safe working practices and procedures that must be followed (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19b)You identify all the necessary safety requirements and take the relevant action to ensure the safety of yourself, others and railway operations. The safety requirements include: relevant local safety certificates, the implementation of relevant documentation, the implementation of a safe system of work, the use of relevant personal protective equipment.
Assessment RequirementEvidence must include observed natural performance.
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1.3Identify the operations to be carried out and determine their sequence (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19c)Establish which methods are required and what resources are to be used (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19d)
You identify the plans which are appropriate to the equipment and the type of work to be undertaken, and also you ensure that they comply with organisational procedures.
You identify the required resources
Resources include: ●Documentation, (current and appropriate); ●Tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable)
●Materials, replacement equipment consumables; ● Communications Equipment ●Personnel (total required competence)
You must take into account the time the system will be available for the task when considering resources.
You must be able to identify when independent testing and failure investigation of the telecoms equipment is required.
Assessment Requirement Evidence must include observed natural performance.
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1.4Identify any special requirements and incorporate them in the plan. (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19e)Where a suitable pre-defined plan is not available, you make arrangements for a new one to be developed in accordance with organisational procedures.
You clearly identify any interfaces between the systems/equipment to be investigated/tested and other operational equipment which may be affected.
Assessment Requirement Evidence shall be as a result of direct observation if possible, however suitable historic evidence supported by personal accounts and questioning is acceptable .
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1.5Estimate timescales required (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19f)Assessment Requirement Evidence must include observed natural performance.
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1.6Prepare and record the plan (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19g).Inform the appropriate people when the plan is completed (OSCEng ECS unit 1.19h)
You ensure that all the required documentation is complete, accurate, formatted and processed in accordance with organisational instructions
Assessment Requirement Evidence must include observed natural performance
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