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Page 1 of 26 Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3 OLE Context Core and Specialisms Overview Employers in the Rail Engineering Sector have developed this Detailed Requirements Document (DRD); the document is designed to meet the detail required for the OLE pathway within the Railway Engineering Technician Standard. The OLE DRD describes the context core and specialisms required for a OLE Railway Engineering Technician to be competent; this document forms part of the Employer Occupational Brief (EOB). Purpose Employers, colleges and training providers should use this document to support the delivery of the Railway Engineering – OLE pathway in the planning and delivery of the apprenticeship standard. The detail within this document has been developed from the National Occupational Standards (NOS).
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Detailed Requirements Document (DRD) Level 3 OLE Context Core and Specialisms

Overview Employers in the Rail Engineering Sector have developed this Detailed Requirements Document (DRD); the document is designed to meet the detail required for the OLE pathway within the Railway Engineering Technician Standard. The OLE DRD describes the context core and specialisms required for a OLE Railway Engineering Technician to be competent; this document forms part of the Employer Occupational Brief (EOB). Purpose Employers, colleges and training providers should use this document to support the delivery of the Railway Engineering – OLE pathway in the planning and delivery of the apprenticeship standard. The detail within this document has been developed from the National Occupational Standards (NOS).

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Table of Contents

1. Context core and specialisms for OLE Rail Engineering Technician........................................................................................................3

2. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway..........4

3. Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations............................................7

4. Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources...................................................8

5. Deliver a high standard of technical work..................................8

6. Manage Resources..................................................................................9

7. Communicate effectively.....................................................................9

8. Knowledge of excavation, ground works, different 'piling' methods and foundations.......................................................................10

9. Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology................................10

10. Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork........................................................................15

11. Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components.......................18

12. Able to install, enhance and renew earthing and bonding............................................................................................................................24

Annex A - Level 3 Railway Technician Knowledge Qualification Structure............................................................................26

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1. Context core and specialisms for OLE Rail Engineering Technician

Core Knowledge. Within a Rail context all Rail Engineering Technicians need to know about:

The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway.

Core Skills. Within a Rail context all Rail Engineering Technicians need to be able to:

Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.

Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans and schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources.

Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others.

Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.

Knowledge of excavation, ground works, different 'piling' methods and foundations

Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology

Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork

Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components

Able to install, enhance and renew earthing and bonding

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Core Knowledge

2. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway. The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway The Rail Engineering Technician knowledge qualification for the OLE pathway is made up of the following three units. Overhead Line Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance is mandatory plus one from Overhead Line Technologies (Construction) or Overhead Line Technologies (Maintenance). For further guidance please see the knowledge qualification structure at annex A. Overhead line Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance

Know the preparatory activities required for the construction of overhead line infrastructure

• Describe the legal and financial framework applicable to a project for a new section of railway infrastructure

• Describe the development process required for a new build or renewal within a railway environment

Know the scope of earthwork activities that may be undertaken in association with overhead line infrastructure

• Describe the methodology used for an overhead line earthworks project, including the plant and equipment required

• Describe the importance of foundations for the construction of overhead line structures

Understand the forms of construction and material specifications used in overhead line infrastructure

• Explain the essential design principles for overhead line geometry • Describe the construction methods for initial placement and subsequent

maintenance activities to ensure overhead line position and geometry • Describe the materials and quality control processes required to ensure the

provision of suitable and sustainable overhead line construction material and waste material disposal

Understand overhead line maintenance processes used to identify and correct defects

• Describe the maintenance issues that need to be considered to determine rail infrastructure integrity

• Explain how rail infrastructure defects are identified and the prescribed remedial action for each

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Core Knowledge

The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway Rail Overhead Line Technologies (Construction)

Understand basic surveying techniques • Identify linear surveying terminology and equipment • Identify levelling surveying terminology and equipment • Carry out linear surveys using appropriate equipment to produce drawings • Carry out levelling surveys using appropriate equipment to produce drawing • Identify angular terminology and equipment

Understand materials in the rail environment • Describe mechanical, physical, thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of

materials used in rail engineering • Describe the effects of processing on the properties and behaviour of materials

used in rail engineering • Describe the principles of the modes of failure

Understand electrical systems in the rail environment • Describe the types and function of capacitors • Explain the relationship between the voltage and current for a charging and

discharging capacitor • Describe the characteristics of a magnetic field • Describe the principles and applications of electromagnetic induction • Determine the characteristics of a sinusoidal AC waveform using single phase

AC circuit theory • Use test equipment to test AC circuits • Compare the results of adding and subtracting two sinusoidal AC waveforms

graphically and by phasor diagram

Overhead line Technologies (Maintenance) Understand basic surveying techniques

• Identify levelling surveying terminology and equipment • Carry out linear surveys using appropriate equipment to produce drawings • Carry out levelling surveys using appropriate equipment to produce drawings • Identify angular terminology and equipment

Understand materials in the rail environment • Describe mechanical, physical, thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of

materials used in rail engineering • Describe the effects of processing on the properties and behaviour of materials

used in rail engineering • Describe the principles of the modes of failure

Understand electrical systems in the rail environment • Calculate the magnitude, direction and position of the line of action of the

resultant and equilibrant of a non-concurrent coplanar force system containing an minimum of four forces acting in different directions

• Calculate the support reactions of a simply supported beam carrying at least two concentrated loads and a uniformly distributed load

• Calculate the induced direct stress, strain and dimensional change in a component subjected to a direct uniaxial loading and the shear stress and strain in a component subjected to shear loading

• Solve problems that require the application of kinetic and dynamic principles to determine unknown system parameters

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Core Knowledge The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance, renewal and construction of The Railway Diagrams and Documents

Follow the relevant renewal, installation or enhancement documentation for the wiring and components to be renewed or installed as directed

The purpose for the different types of design drawings used in OLE wiring installation (such as layouts, cross section diagrams, bonding layouts, OLE system design range (such as OLEMI))

Systems The principles of how communication-electronic or associated systems function and interact e.g. SCADA

The principles of the electrical checks to be carried out on the earthing and bonding cables

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Core Skills

3. Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations.Keep themselves and others safe by adhering to safe working practices. Understand and comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements, including safe access to work locations. Statutory Regulations

The procedure for the safe disposal of waste materials and redundant wiring

The requirements for a safe system of work and the limits applicable

Organisational Safety The correct methods of moving, lifting, handling and supporting heavy structural steel sections

The correct methods of moving, lifting, handling, shaping and supporting cables and associated components

Hazards The general electrical hazards associated with working on and around overhead line equipment

The hazards associated with earthing and bonding activities (such as working at height, drilling holes, cutting and terminating cables) and how the risks can be minimised

The hazards associated with erecting structural steel components (such as lifting and handling long and heavy components, working at height) and how the risks can be minimised

The hazards associated with the installation and adjustment activities (such as lifting components, working at height, tensioning wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised

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Core Skills

4. Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources. Plan a high standard of technical work: Gathering and interpreting information including drawings, plans, schedules needed for the development of rail engineering activity planning; Detailed inspection and performance & condition analysis of assets; Plan work to be undertaken including the appropriate resources. Statutory Regulations Follow the relevant documentation for the overhead line components to be renewed or installed and adjusted as directed

The purpose of engineering specifications associated with OLE equipment (such as overhead line specifications, work/task instructions, inspection/test plan)

5. Deliver a high standard of technical work Deliver a high standard of technical work: Undertake engineering activities in relation to maintenance, construction / installation and or renewal of assets. Complete integrity & compliance checks on own work, instigate testing and identify where independent testing is required. Transfer responsibility of assets once work has been completed. Supervise their own work and that of others. Undertake Engineering Activities Acceptance and handback documentation

Carry out the installation and adjustment activities within agreed timescale using approved materials and components and methods and procedures

Check installation is complete and that all wiring and components are free from damage

Follow all relevant setting up and operating specifications for the products or assets being tested

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Core Skills

6. Manage Resources Manage resources including the correct utilisation and storage of tools, materials and equipment, and the lifting and moving of materials, components and equipment.

Resource: Tools & Equipment Follow the defined procedures and set up the equipment correctly so that all operating parameters are achieved The correct methods of moving, lifting, handling and supporting wires and associated components The types of tools and equipment used to shape, position, adjust, terminate and secure the installed components (such as drills, presses, pullers, torque wrenches) Tools, plant and equipment used in the earthing and bonding installation process including requirements to check that maintenance is in date and any calibration certificates are available Tools, plant and equipment used in the installation process including requirements to check that maintenance is in date and any calibration certificated are available Use the correct tools and equipment for the installation and check that they are in a safe and usable condition and are fit for purpose What storage and handling precautions have to be taken to protect easily damaged components (such as insulators)

7. Communicate effectively Communicate effectively. Use oral, written, electronic and IT based methods and systems for the accurate communication, reporting & recording of technical and other information, using correct terms, standards, templates and certifications.

Communication Procedures Documentation and certification (such as overhead line specifications, work/task instructions, inspection/test plan, height/stagger sheet)

Communicate Information Completing and confirm records are retained and preserved

Presenting Information Installation activity reporting documentation

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OLE Specific Detail

8. Knowledge of excavation, ground works, different 'piling' methods and foundations

Knowledge of excavation, ground works, different 'piling' methods and foundations

Network Rail standard NR/L2/CTM/018 foundations has been excluded, a conscious decision made by the OLEC steering group that foundations were a civils issue and did not fall under overhead line, however awareness of foundations required by overhead line personnel

Assembly off-site

Manufacture

Removal and recovery

De-wiring

Groundworks

Maintenance

Faults

Piling and foundation

9. Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Installation

Who is responsible for taking equipment out of operational service and handing the equipment back to operational service

Construct, Renew, Enhance and Modify OLE in Accordance with Design Drawings and Specifications

• OLE Systems • Documentation, Design Drawings and Reporting • Installation Methods and Techniques • Materials, Components and Assemblies • Electrical Safety on OLE systems

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OLE Specific Detail

Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Installation continued

Carry out the following activities during the installation: • Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of

work and other relevant safety standards • Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities and follow the

directions given • Leave the work area in a safe condition

Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate)

Other specific equipment

• Undertake the following installation activities under direction: • Use of lifting equipment • Positioning and fastening of steelwork • Adjustments to level, rake and alignment

Install or renew the following types of main steelwork under direction:

• Cantilever masts • Twin track cantilevers • Headspan masts • Portals • ‘A’ frames • Apply installation methods and techniques under direction, to include the

following: • Hole and fixing preparation • Shimming and packing (as applicable) • Positioning equipment • Securing using mechanical fixings • Levelling and aligning equipment • Torque loading • Applying locking devices (as applicable)

Carry out checks appropriate to the type of steelwork being installed under direction, to include the following:

• Assist with checking that the installed steelwork complies with the installation specification

• Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage • Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following: • Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

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OLE Specific Detail

Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Installation continued

Access OLE construction sites • Basic Introduction to OLE Construction Sites • Technical Terminology • Documentation and Reporting • General Safety

Undertake Basic OLE Construction Activities Under Direction OLE Systems

• Documentation, Design Drawings and Reporting • Installation Methods and Techniques • General Safety

What equipment operating and care and control procedures are applicable to OLE equipment

How the OLE is designed to function under normal operating conditions

Follow all relevant drawings and specifications for the installation being carried out

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE components and to describe the operational status of the components

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE and describe operational status of the equipment

The purpose for the different types of design drawings used in OLE wire installation (such as layouts and cross section diagrams and OLE system design range (such as OLEMI))

The purpose for the different types of design drawings used in OLE steelwork installation (such as layouts and cross section diagrams)

What each of the component parts contribute to the overall operation of the OLE system

What each of the OLE component parts contribute to the overall operation of the system

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE wiring and to describe the operational status of the wiring

Construction methodology for the wiring installation being undertaken

Install, position and secure the wiring and components in accordance with the drawings and specification

The methods of using test pantographs

What each of the wiring component parts contribute to the overall operation of the system

The principles of electrical section proving

How to use magnet strength and polarity testers

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OLE Specific Detail

Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Installation continued

How to use electrical test equipment to carry out checks on the cables

Check and confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure, complete and free from damage

Check that completed installation conforms to the drawings and specification

Complete activities under direction of competent personnel and using correct tools and equipment as specified within the limits of authority

Documentation and certification (such as overhead line specifications, work/task instructions, inspection/test plan, height/stagger sheet, dropper schedules)

Testing & Gauging Safe procedures for testing, gauging and acceptance checks

The hazards associated with the testing and gauging activities (such as working at height, tensioned wires, radial loads and initial energisation) and how the risks can be minimised

Carry out the following activities during the testing and gauging: • Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of

work and other relevant safety standards • Checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings,

layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation) • Obtain authority before carrying out the testing activities • Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan • Leave the work area in a safe condition

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

3. Interpret the following design drawings and specifications for the testing and gauging requirements:

• Layouts • Cross sections • Inspection/test plan • Electrical section diagrams

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OLE Specific Detail

Understand construction design and bonding layouts, electrical clearance, insulation installation wiring and risks around radial load and correct methodology Installation continued Testing & Gauging continued

4. Carry out the following testing/gauging activities: • Use of measurement and recording equipment to check profile/set up/clearance • Record readings on test plan • Use of test pantographs • Use of bond testers • Use of magnet strength and polarity (S and P) testers • Assist with electrical section proving

5 Carry out checks on the OLE to include the following:

• Checking that the installed components comply with the installation specification

• Checking final adjustments for position, clearances, level and alignment • Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage • Checking locking devices (as appropriate)

6. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation record • Handover document • Other specific recording document

Tools, plant and equipment used in the testing and gauging process including requirements to check that maintenance is in date and any calibration certificates are available

Complete all relevant testing, gauging and acceptance documentation accurately and legibly

Check testing and gauging is complete and that all equipment operates to specification

Testing, gauging and acceptance activity reporting documentation

The acceptance parameters for handback

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OLE Specific Detail

10. Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork OLE Activities

Carry out the following activities during the installation:

• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards

• Checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation)

• Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities • Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan • Leave the work area in a safe condition

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

3. Interpret the main steel component requirements from the following design drawings and specifications:

• Layouts • Cross sections • OLE system design range (such as OLEMI) (as appropriate)

4. Undertake the following installation activities:

• Use of lifting equipment • Positioning and fastening of steelwork • Adjustments to level, rake and alignment

5. Install or renew the following types of main steelwork:

• Cantilever masts • Twin track cantilevers • Head-span masts • Portals • ‘A’ frames

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OLE Specific Detail

Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork OLE Activities Carry out the following activities during the installation continued

6. Apply installation methods and techniques, to include the following: • Pole and fixing preparation • Shimming and packing (as applicable) • Positioning equipment • Securing using mechanical fixings • Levelling and aligning equipment • Torque loading • Applying locking devices (as applicable)

7 Carry out checks appropriate to the type of steelwork being installed, to include the following:

• Checking that the installed steelwork complies with the installation specification • Checking level, rake and alignment • Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage

8. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

The correct methods of moving, lifting, handling and supporting steel assemblies and other small part components

The techniques used to position, align, level and adjust the small part steelwork

The techniques used to position, align, level and adjust the main steelwork

Follow the relevant renewal, installation or enhancement documentation for the main steelwork to be renewed or installed as directed

What each of the installed component parts contribute to the overall operation of the system

Construction methodology for the main steelwork installation being undertaken

The types of tools and instruments used to position, secure and align the steelwork (such as podgers, spanners, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, levels, alignment and laser devices)

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE steelwork and to describe the operational status of the steelwork

Install, position and secure the main steelwork and components in accordance with correct procedures, drawings and specifications

The purpose for the different types of design drawings used in OLE small part steelwork installation (such as layouts, cross section diagrams and OLE system design range (such as OLEMI))

Construction methodology for the small part steelwork installation being undertaken

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OLE Specific Detail

Ability to erect different types of overhead line structures, pre fabrication and installation of main structure and small part steelwork OLE Activities

The hazards associated with erecting small part steelwork components (such as lifting and handling long and heavy components, working at height) and how the risks can be minimised

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE small part steelwork and to describe the operational status of the steelwork

Install, position and secure the small part steelwork components in accordance with the drawings and specification

The installation of small part steelwork to ensure the designed mechanical, electrical and maintenance tolerances are achieved

The methods of securing the small part steelwork components safely (such as locking devices and pins)

The types of tools and instruments used to position, secure and align the small part steelwork (such as podgers, spanners, wrenches, sockets, torque wrenches, levels, alignment and laser devices)

How to conduct any necessary checks to ensure the integrity, functionality, accuracy, and quality of the installation

Check installation is complete and that all components are free from damage

Confirm that all necessary connections, fittings and components are secure and complete

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OLE Specific Detail

11. Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems

1. Carry out the following activities during the installation: • Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of

work and other relevant safety standards • Checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings,

layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation) • Obtain authority before carrying out the installation and adjustment activities • Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan • Leave the work area in a safe condition

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

3. Interpret the following design drawings and specifications for the registration, sectioning and insulation component parts required:

• Layouts • Cross sections • OLE system design range (such as OLEMI)

4. Install or renew the following overhead line equipment components:

• Section insulators • Neutral sections

And one of the following:

• Cross contact assemblies • Droppers and jumpers

And one of the following:

• Overlaps • Switches and isolators • Booster/auxiliary transformers • Cross track feeders

5. Adjust the registration and installed components for the following:

• Stagger • Height • Tension (as appropriate)

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OLE Specific Detail

Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems

6 Carry out checks on the components being installed and adjusted, to include the following:

• Checking that the installed components comply with the installation specification

• Checking final adjustments for position, clearances, level and alignment • Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage • Checking locking devices

7. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

1. Carry out the following activities during the installation:

• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards

• Checks to ensure currency of installation documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation)

• Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities • Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan • Leave the work area in a safe condition

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

3. Interpret wire run requirements from the following design drawings and specifications:

• Layouts • Cross sections • OLE system design range (such as OLEMI) (as appropriate) • Height/stagger sheet • Dropper schedules

4. Carry out the following wiring activities:

• Recovery of wire • Running out wire • Splicing of conductors • Wire termination • Wire tensioning

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OLE Specific Detail

Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems continued Carry out the following activities during the installation continued

5. Install or renew the following types of wiring: • Catenary wire • Auxiliary wire (as appropriate) • Contact wire • Contenary wire • Auto transformers feeder • Return conductors • Earth wire

6. Install or renew the following wiring components:

• Droppers • Jumpers

7. Use specialist plant and equipment including the following:

• Drum carriers • Winches • Tensioners

8 Carry out checks on the wiring being installed, to include the following:

• Checking that the installed wiring complies with the installation specification • Checking position and tension • Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage • Checking locking devices

9. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

1. Carry out the following activities during the installation: • Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of

work and other relevant safety standards • Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities and follow the

directions given • Leave the work area in a safe condition •

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

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OLE Specific Detail

Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems continued Carry out the following activities during the installation continued • 3. Install or renew the following types of wiring under direction: • Catenary wire • Auxiliary wire (as appropriate) • Contact wire • Contenary wire • Auto transformers feeder • Return conductors • Earth wire

4. Carry out the following wiring installation activities under direction:

• Recovery of wire • Running out wire • Splicing of conductors • Wire termination • Wire tensioning

5. Install or renew the following wiring components under direction:

• Droppers • Jumpers

6. Use specialist plant and equipment including the following under direction:

• Drum carriers • Winches • Tensioners

7 Carry out checks on the wiring being installed under direction, to include the following:

• Assist with checking that the installed wiring complies with the installation specification

• Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage 8. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to the following:

• Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

1. Carry out the following activities during the installation: • Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of

work and other relevant safety standards • Obtain authority before carrying out the installation activities and follow the

directions given • Lave the work area in a safe condition

• Other specific equipment

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Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems continued Carry out the following activities during the installation continued 2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate)

3. Install or renew the following overhead line equipment components under direction:

• Section insulators • Neutral sections

And one of the following:

• Cross contact assemblies • Droppers and jumpers

And one of the following:

• Overlaps • Switches and isolators • Booster/auxiliary transformers • Cross track feeders

4. Adjust the registration and installed components for the following under direction:

• Stagger • Height • Tension (as appropriate)

5 Carry out checks on the components being installed and adjusted under direction, to include the following:

• Assist with checking that the installed and adjusted components comply with the installation specification

• Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage 6. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation record • Hand over document • Other specific recording document

The types of tools and equipment used to position, adjust, secure, installed components and tension the wiring (such as torque wrenches, winches, clamps/wedges, tensioners, tension gauges/meters and jumpers for earth continuity)

The correct methods of moving, lifting, handling, straightening and supporting wires and associated components

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Able to run wiring systems including sectioning, insulation, registration and in-span components Wiring Systems continued

The methods of securing the installed components and connectors safely

The hazards associated with wiring activities (such as lifting and handling wire drums, working at height, tensioning wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised

Wiring installation activity reporting documentation

The purpose of engineering specifications associated with OLE equipment (such as overhead line specifications, work/task instructions, inspection/test plan, height/stagger sheet, dropper schedules)

Tools, plant and equipment used in the wiring installation process including requirements to check that maintenance is in date and any calibration certificates are available

Tools, plant and equipment used in the installation and registration adjustment process and how to use them safely

Install, position and secure the overhead line equipment and components in accordance with the drawings and specification

Check installation is complete and that all installed and adjusted components are free from damage

The purpose of contact wire registration, neutral sections and section insulation of the contact wire

How to identify the range of cables used in wiring installation and what determines their suitability

The techniques used to run out, terminate and tension the wiring

The hazards associated with installation and registration adjustment activities (such as lifting components, working at height, tensioned wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised

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12. Able to install, enhance and renew earthing and bonding Able to install, enhance and renew earthing and bonding

Install Earthing and Bonding Carry out the following activities during the installation:

• Adhere to safety briefing instructions, risk assessments, COSHH, safe system of work and other relevant safety standards

• Checks to ensure currency of documentation (such as drawings, layouts, instructions, manufacturers' data, settings and other documentation)

• Obtain authority before carrying out the earthing and bonding activities • Dispose of waste items in accordance with the project plan • Leave the work area in a safe condition

2. Select and use correctly the following types of personal protection equipment:

• Safety harnesses • Safely helmets • Approved high visibility clothing • Approved safety footwear • Gloves • Goggles • Ear protection (as appropriate) • Other specific equipment

3. Interpret earthing and bonding requirements from the following design drawings and specifications:

• Layouts • Cross sections • Bonding layout

4. Carry out earthing and bonding activities including the following:

• Cutting required length of bond • Termination of bond connections • Installation of bonds in the correct sequence • Correct use of tools and equipment • Electrical continuity testing (as appropriate) • Removal of temporary bonding (as appropriate)

5. Install or renew the following types of bonding systems:

• Miles Royston (Glenair) • Cembre • Other specific system type

6 Carry out checks on the earthing and bonding being installed or renewed on the following:

• Checking that the bonds comply with the installation, enhancement or renewal specification

• Checking location, form, termination • Making visual checks for completeness and freedom from damage

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Install Earthing and Bonding continued

Carry out the following activities during the installation continued

• 7. Follow relevant recording and reporting procedures to include the following:

• Installation/renewal record • Hand over document

Other specific recording document

What terminology and methods are used to identify OLE earthing and bonding and to describe the operational status of the cables

What each of the earthing and bonding component parts contribute to the overall operation of the OLE and how it interfaces with the signalling system

The torque loading requirements of the components or connectors and what to do if these loadings are exceeded or not achieved

The function of the different types earthing and bonding cables used in OLE

Construction methodology for the earthing and bonding installation being undertaken

How to identify the correct type and size of earthing and bonding cables required

The methods of securing the installed earthing and bonding components and connections safely

Install, position and secure the earthing and bonding components in accordance with the drawings and specification

The hazards associated with the installation and adjustment activities (such as lifting components, working at height, tensioning wires and radial loads) and how the risks can be minimised

Follow the relevant renewal, installation or enhancement documentation for the earthing and bonding components to be renewed or installed as directed

The types of bonding systems used (such as Miles Royston (Glenair), Cembre)

Check installation is complete and that all earthing and bonding components are free from damage


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