FIELD SERVICE SECTOR
Review of Rail Transport unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
|
18864, 18869 | ||
|
Rail Operations |
18863, 18865-18868, 18870-18875 |
Competenz has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in December 2001.
Date new versions published May 2005
New comments by date May 2009
Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2010
Summary of review and consultation process
The unit standards above had reached their recommended review date and so a consultation questionnaire was distributed to the key industry stakeholders to establish whether the unit standards remain fit for purpose since their initial registration. The National Certificate in Rail Operations (Locomotive Engineer) with strands in Network Freight Train, Network Passenger Train, and Network Multiple Unit/Railcar [Ref 1109] was not registered until September 2004 therefore there has been low usage of most of the Rail Operations unit standards. However, some of the Rail Core Skills unit standards are in the National Certificate in Rail Transport (Level 2) [Ref: 0958] and have been widely tested in the sector.
Feedback from the consultation is that the unit standards are fit for purpose and no changes are currently required.
Main changes resulting from the review
· Minor editorial change to performance criterion 2.1 for Category B standards.
· All the unit standards have new registration and expiry dates.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
None.
Summary of main changes to standards' Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category |
| |
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Rail Transport
Domain Rail Core Skills
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18864 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of railway signals |
2 |
4 |
A |
|
18869 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge of electric overhead traction systems |
2 |
2 |
A |
Subfield Rail Transport
Domain Rail Operations
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18863 |
Service and operate a diesel-electric shunt class locomotive |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
18865 |
Operate hand points within a railway system |
2 |
1 |
A |
|
18866 |
Perform manual operation of lever-type motor points |
2 |
2 |
A |
|
18867 |
Perform manual operation of crank-handle type motor points |
2 |
2 |
A |
|
18868 |
Operate a two-way radio within a rail system |
2 |
2 |
A |
|
18870 |
Service and operate a diesel-electric main line locomotive |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
18871 |
Service and operate a diesel shunt class locomotive |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
18872 |
Move rail service vehicles using a shunt class or main line locomotive within yard limits |
3 |
4 |
A |
|
18873 |
Service and operate an electric main line locomotive |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
18874 |
Service and operate an electric multiple unit |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
18875 |
Service and operate a diesel-mechanical railcar |
3 |
5 |
B |