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Skills Assessment Scheme

Endorsement and Authorisation

Endorsed by

Simon Goodland Working Group Chair

Authorised by C -c - - - - ----

Guy Wilmshurst-Smith Steering Group Chair

Accepted for issue by

Mick McManus National Standards Manager

This document is the property of Network Rail It shall not be reproduced in whole or part nor disclosed to a third party without the written permission of Network Rail copy Copyright 2015 Network Rail

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User information

This Network Rail standard contains colour-coding according to the following RedndashAmberndashGreen classification

Red requirements ndash no variations permitted

bull Red requirements are to be complied with and achieved at all times bull Red requirements are presented in a red box bull Red requirements are monitored for compliance bull Non-compliances will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Amber requirements ndash variations permitted subject to approved risk analysis and mitigation

bull Amber requirements are to be complied with unless an approved variation is in place

bull Amber requirements are presented with an amber sidebar bull Amber requirements are monitored for compliance bull Variations can only be approved through the national non-compliance process bull Non-approved variations will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Green guidance ndash to be used unless alternative solutions are followed

bull Guidance should be followed unless an alternative solution produces a better result

bull Guidance is presented with a dotted green sidebar bull Guidance is not monitored for compliance bull Alternative solutions should be documented to demonstrate effective control

Amendment marks bull First document amendments are presented with a single black line to the right of the affected text bull Second document amendments are presented with a double black line to the right of the affected text

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Issue record

Issue Date Comments 1 September 2010 New issue and incorporated requirements from

NRL3CTM121 Assessment Administration NRL3CTM122 Competence Assurance NRL3CTM123 Assessor Approval

2 December 2015 Updated to incorporate the changes to the Competence Assurance process from Assessment in the Line to the Skills Assessment Scheme Standard split into modules

Compliance This Network Rail standard is mandatory and shall be complied with by Network Rail from 11 October 2016 When this standard is implemented it is permissible for all projects that have formally completed GRIP Stage 3 (Option Selection) to continue to comply with the issue of any relevant Network Rail standards current when GRIP Stage 3 was completed and not to comply with requirements contained herein unless stipulated otherwise in the scope of this standard

Reference documentation Reference No Title

NRL2CTM202 Quality Assurance in Training amp Assessment

NRL2OHS00124 Competence Specific Medical Fitness Requirements

Disclaimer In issuing this document for its stated purpose Network Rail makes no warranties express or implied that compliance with all or any documents it issues is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation

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Contents 1 Purpose 5

2 Scope 5

3 Modules 5

4 Introduction 6

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 6

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 8

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded 8

5 Roles and responsibilities 9

6 Definitions 11

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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Levell

Skills Assessment Scheme

Endorsement and Authorisation

Endorsed by

Simon Goodland Working Group Chair

Authorised by C -c - - - - ----

Guy Wilmshurst-Smith Steering Group Chair

Accepted for issue by

Mick McManus National Standards Manager

This document is the property of Network Rail It shall not be reproduced in whole or part nor disclosed to a third party without the written permission of Network Rail copy Copyright 2015 Network Rail

Uncontrolled copy once printed from its electronic source

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User information

This Network Rail standard contains colour-coding according to the following RedndashAmberndashGreen classification

Red requirements ndash no variations permitted

bull Red requirements are to be complied with and achieved at all times bull Red requirements are presented in a red box bull Red requirements are monitored for compliance bull Non-compliances will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Amber requirements ndash variations permitted subject to approved risk analysis and mitigation

bull Amber requirements are to be complied with unless an approved variation is in place

bull Amber requirements are presented with an amber sidebar bull Amber requirements are monitored for compliance bull Variations can only be approved through the national non-compliance process bull Non-approved variations will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Green guidance ndash to be used unless alternative solutions are followed

bull Guidance should be followed unless an alternative solution produces a better result

bull Guidance is presented with a dotted green sidebar bull Guidance is not monitored for compliance bull Alternative solutions should be documented to demonstrate effective control

Amendment marks bull First document amendments are presented with a single black line to the right of the affected text bull Second document amendments are presented with a double black line to the right of the affected text

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Issue record

Issue Date Comments 1 September 2010 New issue and incorporated requirements from

NRL3CTM121 Assessment Administration NRL3CTM122 Competence Assurance NRL3CTM123 Assessor Approval

2 December 2015 Updated to incorporate the changes to the Competence Assurance process from Assessment in the Line to the Skills Assessment Scheme Standard split into modules

Compliance This Network Rail standard is mandatory and shall be complied with by Network Rail from 11 October 2016 When this standard is implemented it is permissible for all projects that have formally completed GRIP Stage 3 (Option Selection) to continue to comply with the issue of any relevant Network Rail standards current when GRIP Stage 3 was completed and not to comply with requirements contained herein unless stipulated otherwise in the scope of this standard

Reference documentation Reference No Title

NRL2CTM202 Quality Assurance in Training amp Assessment

NRL2OHS00124 Competence Specific Medical Fitness Requirements

Disclaimer In issuing this document for its stated purpose Network Rail makes no warranties express or implied that compliance with all or any documents it issues is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation

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Contents 1 Purpose 5

2 Scope 5

3 Modules 5

4 Introduction 6

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 6

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 8

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded 8

5 Roles and responsibilities 9

6 Definitions 11

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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User information

This Network Rail standard contains colour-coding according to the following RedndashAmberndashGreen classification

Red requirements ndash no variations permitted

bull Red requirements are to be complied with and achieved at all times bull Red requirements are presented in a red box bull Red requirements are monitored for compliance bull Non-compliances will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Amber requirements ndash variations permitted subject to approved risk analysis and mitigation

bull Amber requirements are to be complied with unless an approved variation is in place

bull Amber requirements are presented with an amber sidebar bull Amber requirements are monitored for compliance bull Variations can only be approved through the national non-compliance process bull Non-approved variations will be investigated and corrective actions enforced

Green guidance ndash to be used unless alternative solutions are followed

bull Guidance should be followed unless an alternative solution produces a better result

bull Guidance is presented with a dotted green sidebar bull Guidance is not monitored for compliance bull Alternative solutions should be documented to demonstrate effective control

Amendment marks bull First document amendments are presented with a single black line to the right of the affected text bull Second document amendments are presented with a double black line to the right of the affected text

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Issue record

Issue Date Comments 1 September 2010 New issue and incorporated requirements from

NRL3CTM121 Assessment Administration NRL3CTM122 Competence Assurance NRL3CTM123 Assessor Approval

2 December 2015 Updated to incorporate the changes to the Competence Assurance process from Assessment in the Line to the Skills Assessment Scheme Standard split into modules

Compliance This Network Rail standard is mandatory and shall be complied with by Network Rail from 11 October 2016 When this standard is implemented it is permissible for all projects that have formally completed GRIP Stage 3 (Option Selection) to continue to comply with the issue of any relevant Network Rail standards current when GRIP Stage 3 was completed and not to comply with requirements contained herein unless stipulated otherwise in the scope of this standard

Reference documentation Reference No Title

NRL2CTM202 Quality Assurance in Training amp Assessment

NRL2OHS00124 Competence Specific Medical Fitness Requirements

Disclaimer In issuing this document for its stated purpose Network Rail makes no warranties express or implied that compliance with all or any documents it issues is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation

Supply Copies of documents are available electronically within Network Railrsquos organisation Hard copies of this document may be available to Network Rail people on request to the relevant controlled publication distributor Other organisations may obtain copies of this from an approved distributor

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Page 4 of 13

Contents 1 Purpose 5

2 Scope 5

3 Modules 5

4 Introduction 6

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 6

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 8

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded 8

5 Roles and responsibilities 9

6 Definitions 11

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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Issue record

Issue Date Comments 1 September 2010 New issue and incorporated requirements from

NRL3CTM121 Assessment Administration NRL3CTM122 Competence Assurance NRL3CTM123 Assessor Approval

2 December 2015 Updated to incorporate the changes to the Competence Assurance process from Assessment in the Line to the Skills Assessment Scheme Standard split into modules

Compliance This Network Rail standard is mandatory and shall be complied with by Network Rail from 11 October 2016 When this standard is implemented it is permissible for all projects that have formally completed GRIP Stage 3 (Option Selection) to continue to comply with the issue of any relevant Network Rail standards current when GRIP Stage 3 was completed and not to comply with requirements contained herein unless stipulated otherwise in the scope of this standard

Reference documentation Reference No Title

NRL2CTM202 Quality Assurance in Training amp Assessment

NRL2OHS00124 Competence Specific Medical Fitness Requirements

Disclaimer In issuing this document for its stated purpose Network Rail makes no warranties express or implied that compliance with all or any documents it issues is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation

Supply Copies of documents are available electronically within Network Railrsquos organisation Hard copies of this document may be available to Network Rail people on request to the relevant controlled publication distributor Other organisations may obtain copies of this from an approved distributor

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Contents 1 Purpose 5

2 Scope 5

3 Modules 5

4 Introduction 6

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 6

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 8

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded 8

5 Roles and responsibilities 9

6 Definitions 11

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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Contents 1 Purpose 5

2 Scope 5

3 Modules 5

4 Introduction 6

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 6

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes 8

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded 8

5 Roles and responsibilities 9

6 Definitions 11

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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1 Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

2 Scope This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme NOTE 1 A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme NOTE 2 Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

3 Modules

Module Title Issue

No Date

01 Skills Assessment Scheme Competence assurance process 1 05122015

02 Skills Assessment Scheme Assessor competence 1 05122015

03 Skills Assessment Scheme Verification and audit 1 05122015

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4 Introduction The Skills Assessment Scheme is made up of 6 regimes (1 - 6) that are ranked according to risk

Figure 1 ndash Risk ranking of the Skills Assessment Scheme regimes

Each regime is made up of the following 4 stages 1 Initial development 2 Post training development 3 Maintaining (monitoring and reviewing) of competence 4 Renewal of competence

The Skills Assessment Scheme is supported by the following processes 1 Assessor approval 2 Verification and audit

Table 1 provides an overview of each of the 6 regimes the 4 stages contained within those regimes and a brief description of the activities required to attain maintain and renew competence

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Regime Stage Description Completed by

1

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent and experiencedrsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

Assessment of competence on conclusion of action learning Accredited assessor

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew Re-training To include practical and knowledge assessments Could also include workplace assessments

Approved trainer

2

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent and experiencedrsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

To include assessment of competence upon conclusion of action learning

Accredited assessor

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Workplace assessment Re-assessment of competence prior to expiry including workplace observation and knowledge assessment or where this is not practical then practical assessment using simulator or training centre facilities and an assessment of knowledge

Accredited assessor

3

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent rsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

To include confirmation by the line manager that support is no longer required

Line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Assessment of completed work that includes site surveillance Re-assessment of competence on expiry by completed work checks that shall include site surveillance and knowledge test or where this is not practical then simulation and scenario based knowledge testing

Skills assessor (the surveillance element of this renewal shall be completed by a competent person Where this is not the skills assessor the evidence from the surveillance shall be complete and accurate to contribute to the competence decision)

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Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes Regime Stage Description Completed by

4

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Assessment of completed work Re-confirm of competence on expiry by completed work checks and knowledge test Note Completed work checks means that the assessor has seen examples of work completed by the person even though they were not necessarily directly observing the work This would normally be achieved through supervisorrsquos inspections

Skills assessor

5

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Evaluation of known performance Re-confirm competence on expiry by evaluation of known performance and check of knowledge (eg professional discussion or knowledge test etc) Note Known performance means that the assessor has assured themselves that 1 the person has actually completed work of this type in the last 12 months 2 by referring to evidence sources that the level of performance has been achieved (eg feedback from colleagues information and data received on asset condition) and 3 through discussion with the person they are satisfied they have completed the activity as required

Skills assessor

6

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Not Applicable Competence is valid for 50 years providing as part of the ACC it is confirmed that it has been practiced on sufficient number of occasions that safety and quality levels have been achieved and that they have received any necessary briefing

NA (Part of ACC checks)

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded

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5 Roles and responsibilities

Accredited assessor A person who is trained and qualified in assessment techniques (D3233 A1 or TAQA) and holds the competence that they are assessing They are authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training and assessment activities or decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements They make the competence decisions using workplace assessments required by the action learning process for regime 1 and 2 or the renewal activities for Regime 2

Approved trainer A person who is approved by Network Rail to deliver training An approved trainer will have met the criteria described in NRL2CTM202 Quality assurance in training and assessment to enable them to deliver named training events

Initial development activities are predominantly delivered by approved trainers

Auditor A person who is trained and certificated (IRCA or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to assure that training and assessment activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Competence delivery specialist A person who has specialist knowledge of and supports line managers in the assurance process

Individual A person who is being trained assessed or reviewed as part of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Line manager A person who is directly responsible for the line management of the Individual concerned the competences they hold and issue the Authority to Work Line managers plan and undertake the ACC and make the Authority to Work decision as a result of the competence decision made by an accredited or skills assessor NOTE In certain circumstance the line manager activities can be delegated to a nominated deputy who has regular contact with the individual

Responsible person A person who is charged with the control or management of a group or process They are the person to whom the outcomes of verification or audit will be given and take responsibility to close

Skills assessor A person who is trained in assessment techniques and practices and who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge associated with the competence to be assessed

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Skills assessors are approved and authorised to make the competence decision using the assessment activities defined in regimes 3 ndash 5 renewal activities

Training Evaluation and Assurance team The team that support manage and conduct assurance activities including verification and audits of assessments completed by line managers provide expert support to assessment processes and manage collection of training evaluation data

Verifier A verifier is a person who is trained (V1 TAQA in verification or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

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6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

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Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

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Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

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Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

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Page 7 of 13

Regime Stage Description Completed by

1

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent and experiencedrsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

Assessment of competence on conclusion of action learning Accredited assessor

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew Re-training To include practical and knowledge assessments Could also include workplace assessments

Approved trainer

2

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent and experiencedrsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

To include assessment of competence upon conclusion of action learning

Accredited assessor

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Workplace assessment Re-assessment of competence prior to expiry including workplace observation and knowledge assessment or where this is not practical then practical assessment using simulator or training centre facilities and an assessment of knowledge

Accredited assessor

3

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (formal) (initial competence awarded for 6 months)

A lsquocompetent rsquo person identified as a person suitable to provide support (or a person who holds a higher level of competence as part of a hierarchy)

To include confirmation by the line manager that support is no longer required

Line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Assessment of completed work that includes site surveillance Re-assessment of competence on expiry by completed work checks that shall include site surveillance and knowledge test or where this is not practical then simulation and scenario based knowledge testing

Skills assessor (the surveillance element of this renewal shall be completed by a competent person Where this is not the skills assessor the evidence from the surveillance shall be complete and accurate to contribute to the competence decision)

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Page 8 of 13

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes Regime Stage Description Completed by

4

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Assessment of completed work Re-confirm of competence on expiry by completed work checks and knowledge test Note Completed work checks means that the assessor has seen examples of work completed by the person even though they were not necessarily directly observing the work This would normally be achieved through supervisorrsquos inspections

Skills assessor

5

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Evaluation of known performance Re-confirm competence on expiry by evaluation of known performance and check of knowledge (eg professional discussion or knowledge test etc) Note Known performance means that the assessor has assured themselves that 1 the person has actually completed work of this type in the last 12 months 2 by referring to evidence sources that the level of performance has been achieved (eg feedback from colleagues information and data received on asset condition) and 3 through discussion with the person they are satisfied they have completed the activity as required

Skills assessor

6

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Not Applicable Competence is valid for 50 years providing as part of the ACC it is confirmed that it has been practiced on sufficient number of occasions that safety and quality levels have been achieved and that they have received any necessary briefing

NA (Part of ACC checks)

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded

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Page 9 of 13

5 Roles and responsibilities

Accredited assessor A person who is trained and qualified in assessment techniques (D3233 A1 or TAQA) and holds the competence that they are assessing They are authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training and assessment activities or decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements They make the competence decisions using workplace assessments required by the action learning process for regime 1 and 2 or the renewal activities for Regime 2

Approved trainer A person who is approved by Network Rail to deliver training An approved trainer will have met the criteria described in NRL2CTM202 Quality assurance in training and assessment to enable them to deliver named training events

Initial development activities are predominantly delivered by approved trainers

Auditor A person who is trained and certificated (IRCA or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to assure that training and assessment activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Competence delivery specialist A person who has specialist knowledge of and supports line managers in the assurance process

Individual A person who is being trained assessed or reviewed as part of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Line manager A person who is directly responsible for the line management of the Individual concerned the competences they hold and issue the Authority to Work Line managers plan and undertake the ACC and make the Authority to Work decision as a result of the competence decision made by an accredited or skills assessor NOTE In certain circumstance the line manager activities can be delegated to a nominated deputy who has regular contact with the individual

Responsible person A person who is charged with the control or management of a group or process They are the person to whom the outcomes of verification or audit will be given and take responsibility to close

Skills assessor A person who is trained in assessment techniques and practices and who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge associated with the competence to be assessed

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Page 10 of 13

Skills assessors are approved and authorised to make the competence decision using the assessment activities defined in regimes 3 ndash 5 renewal activities

Training Evaluation and Assurance team The team that support manage and conduct assurance activities including verification and audits of assessments completed by line managers provide expert support to assessment processes and manage collection of training evaluation data

Verifier A verifier is a person who is trained (V1 TAQA in verification or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

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--``````````````-`-`````---

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Page 11 of 13

6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

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--``````````````-`-`````---

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Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

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Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

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--``````````````-`-`````---

Inte

rnal

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Unc

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 8 of 13

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes Regime Stage Description Completed by

4

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Assessment of completed work Re-confirm of competence on expiry by completed work checks and knowledge test Note Completed work checks means that the assessor has seen examples of work completed by the person even though they were not necessarily directly observing the work This would normally be achieved through supervisorrsquos inspections

Skills assessor

5

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Evaluation of known performance Re-confirm competence on expiry by evaluation of known performance and check of knowledge (eg professional discussion or knowledge test etc) Note Known performance means that the assessor has assured themselves that 1 the person has actually completed work of this type in the last 12 months 2 by referring to evidence sources that the level of performance has been achieved (eg feedback from colleagues information and data received on asset condition) and 3 through discussion with the person they are satisfied they have completed the activity as required

Skills assessor

6

Initial development

Training To include practical and knowledge assessments

Approved trainer

Post training development

Action Learning (informal) (competence awarded with full validity)

As appointed by the line manager

Maintain

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) Checks whether the competence is still required that it has been practised on sufficient number of occasions and that safety and quality levels have been achieved

Line manager or nominated deputy (shall have line management responsibility)

Renew

Not Applicable Competence is valid for 50 years providing as part of the ACC it is confirmed that it has been practiced on sufficient number of occasions that safety and quality levels have been achieved and that they have received any necessary briefing

NA (Part of ACC checks)

Table 1 ndash Overview of Skills Assessment Scheme regimes concluded

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Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 9 of 13

5 Roles and responsibilities

Accredited assessor A person who is trained and qualified in assessment techniques (D3233 A1 or TAQA) and holds the competence that they are assessing They are authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training and assessment activities or decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements They make the competence decisions using workplace assessments required by the action learning process for regime 1 and 2 or the renewal activities for Regime 2

Approved trainer A person who is approved by Network Rail to deliver training An approved trainer will have met the criteria described in NRL2CTM202 Quality assurance in training and assessment to enable them to deliver named training events

Initial development activities are predominantly delivered by approved trainers

Auditor A person who is trained and certificated (IRCA or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to assure that training and assessment activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Competence delivery specialist A person who has specialist knowledge of and supports line managers in the assurance process

Individual A person who is being trained assessed or reviewed as part of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Line manager A person who is directly responsible for the line management of the Individual concerned the competences they hold and issue the Authority to Work Line managers plan and undertake the ACC and make the Authority to Work decision as a result of the competence decision made by an accredited or skills assessor NOTE In certain circumstance the line manager activities can be delegated to a nominated deputy who has regular contact with the individual

Responsible person A person who is charged with the control or management of a group or process They are the person to whom the outcomes of verification or audit will be given and take responsibility to close

Skills assessor A person who is trained in assessment techniques and practices and who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge associated with the competence to be assessed

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--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 10 of 13

Skills assessors are approved and authorised to make the competence decision using the assessment activities defined in regimes 3 ndash 5 renewal activities

Training Evaluation and Assurance team The team that support manage and conduct assurance activities including verification and audits of assessments completed by line managers provide expert support to assessment processes and manage collection of training evaluation data

Verifier A verifier is a person who is trained (V1 TAQA in verification or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 11 of 13

6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 9 of 13

5 Roles and responsibilities

Accredited assessor A person who is trained and qualified in assessment techniques (D3233 A1 or TAQA) and holds the competence that they are assessing They are authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training and assessment activities or decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements They make the competence decisions using workplace assessments required by the action learning process for regime 1 and 2 or the renewal activities for Regime 2

Approved trainer A person who is approved by Network Rail to deliver training An approved trainer will have met the criteria described in NRL2CTM202 Quality assurance in training and assessment to enable them to deliver named training events

Initial development activities are predominantly delivered by approved trainers

Auditor A person who is trained and certificated (IRCA or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to assure that training and assessment activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Competence delivery specialist A person who has specialist knowledge of and supports line managers in the assurance process

Individual A person who is being trained assessed or reviewed as part of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Line manager A person who is directly responsible for the line management of the Individual concerned the competences they hold and issue the Authority to Work Line managers plan and undertake the ACC and make the Authority to Work decision as a result of the competence decision made by an accredited or skills assessor NOTE In certain circumstance the line manager activities can be delegated to a nominated deputy who has regular contact with the individual

Responsible person A person who is charged with the control or management of a group or process They are the person to whom the outcomes of verification or audit will be given and take responsibility to close

Skills assessor A person who is trained in assessment techniques and practices and who can demonstrate the skills and knowledge associated with the competence to be assessed

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 10 of 13

Skills assessors are approved and authorised to make the competence decision using the assessment activities defined in regimes 3 ndash 5 renewal activities

Training Evaluation and Assurance team The team that support manage and conduct assurance activities including verification and audits of assessments completed by line managers provide expert support to assessment processes and manage collection of training evaluation data

Verifier A verifier is a person who is trained (V1 TAQA in verification or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 11 of 13

6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 10 of 13

Skills assessors are approved and authorised to make the competence decision using the assessment activities defined in regimes 3 ndash 5 renewal activities

Training Evaluation and Assurance team The team that support manage and conduct assurance activities including verification and audits of assessments completed by line managers provide expert support to assessment processes and manage collection of training evaluation data

Verifier A verifier is a person who is trained (V1 TAQA in verification or similar) and authorised by their own organisation to review and assure that training activities and assessment decisions are completed in line with relevant requirements

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 11 of 13

6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 11 of 13

6 Definitions Action learning A period of time post initial development where an individual is supported in the workplace to embed training principles in the working environment

Annual Capability Conversation (ACC) The process by which an Individualrsquos competence is checked to confirm that they meet with the requirements of their job description or competence matrix

Assessor approval process The process that approves skills and accredited assessors to complete assessments under the Skills Assessment Scheme Assessment The gathering and judging of evidence to determine an individualrsquos competence as required by a competence standard or module Within the Skills Assessment Scheme there are 3 types of competence decision-

Competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met the performance (skills) and knowledge criteria to the required standard This is recorded on Oracle as level 3 lsquocompetentrsquo

Not yet competent The individual has demonstrated that they have met most of the criteria however there are some performance (skills) and knowledge that require enhancing that is required to bring them up to the required standard This result is recorded on Oracle as level 2 lsquotrained requires supervisionrsquo

Not competent The individual cannot demonstrate that they meet the criteria in terms of performance (skills) or knowledge and requires initial development This result is recorded on Oracle as level 1 lsquorequires trainingrsquo

Authority to Work The process of granting formal permission to an individual in order for them to carry out a particular activity also known as an Authority to Work decision This is usually in the form of a line managerrsquos confirmation upon completion an assessment of competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

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Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

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Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

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Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 12 of 13

Competence standards and modules A document that describes the process to attain maintain and renew a competence It contains -

a the prerequisites required to hold the competence

b the initial development requirements ie the recommended method to initially gain the competence

c the applicable assurance regime and specific requirements relating to post initial training development validity period renewal method practice and evidence requirements in order to demonstrate that performance is consistent and can be sustained

d criteria that details performance (what an individual shall be able to do) and knowledge requirements (what an individual should know) and the scope of competence (the range of activity to be covered)

NOTE Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on Connect

Certificate of achievement A document that confirms that an individual has achieved the specific level required following initial training and describes any post training actions to be completed including the criteria to be achieved NOTE Within the Skills Assessment Scheme the level of achievement is aligned to the requirements of a competence module

Competence The ability to undertake responsibilities and to perform activities to a recognised standard on a regular basis A combination of practical thinking skills experience and knowledge and includes a willingness to undertake activities in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Competence decision The process that determines an individualrsquos lsquolevelrsquo of competence A competence decision is made by an assessor as a result of an assessment

Competent person An individual who has been assessed as being competent having the required practical and theoretical knowledge experience and skills to carry out a particular task in accordance with agreed standards rules and procedures

Completed work checks Checks on the end product of an individualrsquos work or activity This might be collected via plannedgeneral supervisorrsquos inspections repeat faults failures logs infrastructure status reports or feedback from others Evidence might be from physically seeing the end result or product or via one of Network Rail reporting systems

Endorsement (or child) competence An endorsement is the secondary level of a lsquoparentrsquo competence The endorsement is usually a specific activity or type of equipment that covered by the parent group

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

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Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2 Date 05 December 2015 Compliance date 11 October 2016

Page 13 of 13

Initial competence decision The process that determines the individualrsquos lsquolevel of competence post developmentrsquo

Knowledge evidence Evidence that the candidate can recall facts and knows how to apply principles

Parent competence A parent competence relates to those competences that have two levels The parent usually describes an equipment group or activity type which is then endorsed with specific equipment types or activity specific tasks

Performance evidence Objective (auditable) evidence that results from an individual performing a task

Professional discussion A holistic approach to assessing knowledge and understanding It is useful in evaluating how an individual is performing and will approach certain scenariossituations It can be used to assess the validity and reliability of any self-generated evidence or work samples A professional discussion it is not a question and answer session It should allow candidates to demonstrate their knowledge understanding and expertise without the assessor directing and leading the conversation

Standardisation meeting Meetings to maintain the consistency in training assessment verification and audit activities chaired by the Professional Development and Training team and convened throughout the year to

1 confirm the same criteria and standards are being applied to the activity 2 discuss good practice 3 identify areas for continuous improvement and development

Training A planned process to modify behaviour knowledge andor skill through learning experience to achieve effective performance in an activity or range of activities This can be new training or recertification

Training toolkit A Network Rail central repository for training and assessment documentation

Verification A process by which the quality of assessment decisions and the supporting process are independently assured

Workplace assessment An assessment carried out in the workplace by an accredited assessor that consists of a workplace observation and knowledge assessment to be able to determine the individualrsquos competence

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHNNot for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

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25052010 - Version 1

Standards Briefing Note

Ref NRL3CTM306 Issue 2Title Skills Assessment SchemePublication Date 05122015 Compliance Date 11102016Standard Owner Head of Professional Development and TrainingNon-Compliance rep (NRNC) Simon GoodlandFurther information contact Natalie Hopkins amp Simon Goodland Tel 07795688579Purpose The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk It applies a methodology to attain maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual

Scope

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope

This standard and its modules define the processes to be followed to attain a competence They set the standards to be achieved when completing competence assurance activities within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme

Whatrsquos New Whatrsquos Changed and Why

The Skills Assessment Scheme activated in May 2015 This standard has been updated to define the requirements of the new scheme It replaces all references to AiTL and articulates the roles and responsibilities of the new Competence Assurance Process for Network Rail

Affected documentsReference

NRL3CTM306 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30601 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30602 ISSUE 1

NRL3CTM30603 ISSUE 1

Impact

Superseded

New

New

NewBriefing requirements Where Technical briefing (T) is required the specific Post title is indicated These posts have specific responsibilities within this standard and receive briefing as part of the Implementation Programme For Awareness briefing (A) the Post title is not mandatory

Please see httpccms2hiavnetworkrailcoukwebtopdrlobjectId09013b5b804504da for guidance

Briefing(A-AwarenessT-Technical)

Post Team Function

A Head of PDampT PDampT Human Resources

T Director SampSD Risk amp Assurance Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

T Programme Director Business Critical Rules Safety amp Sustainable Development

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Safety amp Sustainable Development Infrastructure Projects

T Safety Promotion Manager Infrastructure Projects

T Competence Manager (Network Operations) Network Operations

T Infrastructure Maintenance Competence amp Assessment Manager Network Operations

T Competency Manager National Supply Chain

A Director NSC Technical Services National Supply Chain

A Trackside Safety Specialist Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Principal Fire Safety Specialist Safety Technical and Engineering

T Head of Workforce Safety Safety amp Sustainable Development

A Head of SampSD National Supply Chain

T Principal Engineer [Plant amp TampRS] Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and EngineeringCopyright Network Rail

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A Head of Plant Plant amp TampRS Safety Technical and Engineering

T Principle Engineer Electrical Power Safety Technical and Engineering

T Reliability Improvement Manager (EampP) Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Contact Systems ACDC Mechanical and Electrical Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Power Distribution HVLV Mechanical and Electrical Safety Technical and Engineering

A Senior Engineer Control command and signalling

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Professional Head [Telecoms] Digital Railway

T Principal Engineer [Telecoms] Telecoms Infrastructure Projects

A Discipline Manager Infrastructure Projects

A Senior Test amp Commissioning Engineer Infrastructure Projects

A Head of Switches amp Crossings Switches and crossings Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of signalling Control command and signalling

Safety Technical and Engineering

A Senior Engineer Track and lineside Safety Technical and Engineering

T Principal Engineer [Track amp Civils] Track and lineside Safety Technical and Engineering

T Principal Engineer [Track and lineside] Track and lineside Safety Technical and Engineering

T Principal Engineer [Track and lineside] Building and civils Safety Technical and Engineering

A Head of Track Track and lineside Safety Technical and Engineering

T Training Evaluation Manager PDampT Human Resources

T Training Evaluation amp Assurance Team Leaders PDampT Human Resources

A Apprentice Development Manager PDampT Human Resources

A Head of Leadership Development PDampT Human Resources

A National Training Manager ndash Training Solutions PDampT Human Resources

A Head of Skills Training PDampT Human Resources

T Workforce Development Managers PDampT Human Resources

T Learning amp Development Programmes Manager PDampT Human Resources

T Project Manager (Change) PDampT Human Resources

T Special Project Manager Network Operations

T Line Managers All All

T Competence Delivery Specialist Network Operations

NOTE Contractors are responsible for arranging and undertaking their own Technical and Awareness Briefings in accordance with their own processes and procedure

Copyright Network Rail Provided by IHS Markit under license with Network Rail Licensee=T Clarke PLC1121226047 User=SWAN JOHN

Not for Resale 02142019 043651 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

--``````````````-`-`````---

• Briefing Note
• Issue record
• Compliance
• Reference documentation
• Contents
• 1 Purpose
• 2 Scope
• 3 Modules
• 4 Introduction
• 5 Roles and responsibilities
• 6 Definitions