Engineers from across light rail are being invited to have their say in setting new standards for key roles within the sector by taking part in a survey here.
UKTram is currently working with colleagues to develop new National Occupational Standards for tram and tramway engineers that set out the skills, knowledge and understanding required to undertake a particular task or job role to a nationally recognised level of competence.
Now the organisation is asking for feedback on the draft standards and a ‘Functional Map’ that provides analysis of the main functions of the roles for tram and tramway operatives and technicians.
In total 40 draft NOS have been published (see links below) and, as the name suggest they have been developed at occupation/job role level and structured to reflect the key functions and activities undertaken by individuals engaged in those roles.
All activities are broken down and presented within individual standards of competence.
The Functional Map is designed to identify which standards need to be written to ensure that the key functions are covered and can be viewed here.
The closing date for the survey is January 12, 2021.
Unit 01 – Prepare for work in the tram and tramway environment UKTTD01 v2.1 JW
Unit 03 – Develop a professional network in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE01 v1.1 JW
Unit 04 – Contribute to health and safety in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTD03 v2.1 JW
Unit 05 – Contribute to the security of the tram and tramway environment UKTTD04 v2.1 JW
Unit 06 – Operate under a safe system of work in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE02 v1.4 JW
Unit 08 – Communicate effectively in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTD06 v2.1 JW
Unit 15 – Support others by mentoring in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE08 v1.1 JW
Unit 18 – Lift and move Tramway assets, materials and equipment UKTTE10 v1.0 JW
Unit 19 – Monitor lifting operations in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE11 v1.1 JW
Unit 20 – Provide technical advice and support to users of Tram vehicles UKTTE12 v1.0 JW
Unit 23 – Plan engineering activities in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE15 v1.2 JW
Unit 26 – Deal with incidents, accidents and emergencies in the Tramway environment UKTTE18 v1.1JW
Unit 28 – Improve quality within own area of work in the Tram and Tramway environment UKTTE20 v1.2JW
Unit 29 – Confirm compliance with Tram vehicle specifications UKTTE21 v1.0JW
Unit 30 – Handover responsibility of Tram vehicle assets UKTTE22 v1.0JW
Unit 32 – Provide technical advice and support to users of the Tramway UKTTWE01 v1.1 JW
Unit 35 – Operate plant and machinery in the Tramway environment UKTTWE04 v1.1 JW
Unit 36 – Carry out routine maintenance of Tramway assets, components and equipment UKTTWE05 v1.1 JW
Unit 38 – Diagnose faults in Tramway components, equipment and assets UKTTWE07 v1.0JW
Unit 39 – Repair faults in Tramway components, equipment and assets UKTTWE08 v1.1JW
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