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What is the overarching goal of the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance document?
What is the overarching goal of the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance document?
- To standardize and define competency criteria for safety-critical roles. (correct)
- To reduce the amount of paperwork required for compliance audits.
- To increase the speed of train operations across the network.
- To minimize operational costs within the Freight Business Unit.
For whom is the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance primarily designed?
For whom is the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance primarily designed?
- Freight Train Operations Directors.
- Line Managers responsible for overseeing safety-critical staff. (correct)
- All employees within the SAR organization.
- External auditors assessing compliance standards.
Why does the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance emphasize both technical and non-technical skills?
Why does the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance emphasize both technical and non-technical skills?
- To provide a comprehensive approach to safety, efficiency, and reliability. (correct)
- To ensure staff can effectively manage administrative tasks.
- To reduce the time required for competency assessments.
- To comply with international railway operation standards.
What is the key purpose of allocating assessment criteria?
What is the key purpose of allocating assessment criteria?
According to the document, what should assessors do when a safety-critical staff member exhibits sub-standard performance?
According to the document, what should assessors do when a safety-critical staff member exhibits sub-standard performance?
What does the term 'Verification' mean in the context of assessment process?
What does the term 'Verification' mean in the context of assessment process?
What is the primary responsibility of Freight Train Standards and Assurance Manager?
What is the primary responsibility of Freight Train Standards and Assurance Manager?
According to the document, what is one of the main responsibility of Mainline Train Masters?
According to the document, what is one of the main responsibility of Mainline Train Masters?
What are the responsibilities of Mainline Train Pilots?
What are the responsibilities of Mainline Train Pilots?
What does ACMS stand for, according to the document?
What does ACMS stand for, according to the document?
What does the acronym NTS stand for in the context of the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance?
What does the acronym NTS stand for in the context of the Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance?
What is the main purpose of the 'Competence Development Plan' (CDP)?
What is the main purpose of the 'Competence Development Plan' (CDP)?
What is the key characteristic of 'Unobtrusive Assessment' (UA)?
What is the key characteristic of 'Unobtrusive Assessment' (UA)?
For the purposes of apportioning risk associated with the relevant criteria and its priority in training, how is the 'Assessment Method' column colored?
For the purposes of apportioning risk associated with the relevant criteria and its priority in training, how is the 'Assessment Method' column colored?
According to the 'Definitions' section, what is the primary function of Terminal Operators/Groundstaff?
According to the 'Definitions' section, what is the primary function of Terminal Operators/Groundstaff?
What is the purpose of 'Summary Assessment' (SA)?
What is the purpose of 'Summary Assessment' (SA)?
What is the purpose of a mentor?
What is the purpose of a mentor?
In terms of confidentiality, how are All Printed Copies of The Document?
In terms of confidentiality, how are All Printed Copies of The Document?
Which of the following must a train driver train and instruct, according to the document?
Which of the following must a train driver train and instruct, according to the document?
What is the purpose of a 'Planned Personal Contact' (PPC)?
What is the purpose of a 'Planned Personal Contact' (PPC)?
What roles ensure all Terminal and Yard/Mainline Train Masters and Assessors are well informed about requirements?
What roles ensure all Terminal and Yard/Mainline Train Masters and Assessors are well informed about requirements?
A trainee is struggling with route learning, which would be an appropriate action?
A trainee is struggling with route learning, which would be an appropriate action?
To maintain effectiveness training should focus on what?
To maintain effectiveness training should focus on what?
What is the suggested method of communication when it comes to safety related details?
What is the suggested method of communication when it comes to safety related details?
Outside of ERTMS, what does adherence look like when passing a signal or at line
Outside of ERTMS, what does adherence look like when passing a signal or at line
When should the appropriate person be notified that you passed without authority?
When should the appropriate person be notified that you passed without authority?
What should drivers know while going through different sections of route areas?
What should drivers know while going through different sections of route areas?
What signals apply safety?
What signals apply safety?
Under what circumstances can trains run in service be driven in another cab other than lead?
Under what circumstances can trains run in service be driven in another cab other than lead?
When is braking technique different?
When is braking technique different?
During an ermts failure if you don't give the occ data on the reason of the occurrence or details?
During an ermts failure if you don't give the occ data on the reason of the occurrence or details?
If a driver must stop at a marker, boards then what is important?
If a driver must stop at a marker, boards then what is important?
When should we obtain help from other people while helping locomotives?
When should we obtain help from other people while helping locomotives?
In the event of a collision, do you continue to haul?
In the event of a collision, do you continue to haul?
What will ensure the driver/locomotive unit will be safe?
What will ensure the driver/locomotive unit will be safe?
When should the brakes be applied and how should operate for train or train units?
When should the brakes be applied and how should operate for train or train units?
What are the types of incidents?
What are the types of incidents?
The details will also be conveyed by whom?
The details will also be conveyed by whom?
What should reporting actually include?
What should reporting actually include?
What should a candidate report to occ when signals etc are not in view?
What should a candidate report to occ when signals etc are not in view?
What if anything must be done with information that is to small?
What if anything must be done with information that is to small?
What should be done before you enter equipment?
What should be done before you enter equipment?
Flashcards
Purpose of the Competency Standard Document
Purpose of the Competency Standard Document
Provides a framework for safety-critical roles, standardizing competency criteria for effective train operation.
Objective of the Competency Standard Document
Objective of the Competency Standard Document
Provides Line Managers with a comprehensive framework, standardizing criteria for safety-critical staff.
Scope of the Competency Standard Document
Scope of the Competency Standard Document
Creating a systematic process for competency management and compliance within train operations.
Assessment
Assessment
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Assessor
Assessor
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Candidate
Candidate
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CMS Module
CMS Module
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Competence
Competence
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What are Section Heads (Mainline and Terminal Yards) responsible for?
What are Section Heads (Mainline and Terminal Yards) responsible for?
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What are Mainline Train Masters responsible for?
What are Mainline Train Masters responsible for?
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What are Terminal and Yard Masters responsible for?
What are Terminal and Yard Masters responsible for?
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What are Freight Train Standards and Assurance Manager responsible for?
What are Freight Train Standards and Assurance Manager responsible for?
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The candidate demonstrate situational awareness. What does it consists of?
The candidate demonstrate situational awareness. What does it consists of?
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The Candidate Personal Behaviour and Vigilance.
The Candidate Personal Behaviour and Vigilance.
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The Candidate ensures personal preparedness.
The Candidate ensures personal preparedness.
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The candidate reporting for duty.
The candidate reporting for duty.
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The Candidate completing duty...
The Candidate completing duty...
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The Candidate ensures personal track safety.
The Candidate ensures personal track safety.
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The Candidate locating and preparing a train.
The Candidate locating and preparing a train.
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Study Notes
Competency Standard for Train Operation and NTS Guidance (Freight)
- The document functions for freight operations and is managed by the Operations Management department.
- The document number is SAR-005-100-3-081, Revision 03, effective from 24 March 2024.
Document Control
- The document is for internal use.
- It is classified as confidential.
- It is considered safety-critical.
- The document targets end users.
- Updates and archiving are done frequently.
Document Information
- The document owner is the Freight Business Unit Director.
- The document is available in English, Arabic, and other languages.
- Wael Al Shamrani from the Freight Business Unit is included in the distribution list.
Purpose
- The Competency Standard provides a comprehensive framework for safety-critical roles in Freight Business Unit Operations.
- It standardizes competency criteria for effective train operation, including technical and non-technical skills.
- It promotes consistency and accountability for safety, efficiency, and reliability in the Freight Business Unit.
Objective
- The objective is to provide Line Managers with a comprehensive framework for overseeing the competence of safety-critical staff.
- It establishes standardized criteria for consistent and thorough competency evaluations across safety-critical grades within the Freight Business Unit Operations.
Scope
- The standard creates a systematic approach to manage the competency of relevant candidates, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
- It involves the compilation and documentation of both technical and non-technical skills relevant to train operations and safety-critical roles.
- It provides a structured approach for thorough assessment and documentation of competencies in alignment with safety standards within the Freight Business Unit Operations.
Definitions
- Assessment is the process of collecting and judging evidence of a person's performance against a standard.
- Assessor is a person who is occupationally competent and qualified to assess the competence of others.
- Candidate is the person being assessed against relevant competence standards.
- CMS Module is a section of the CMS applicable to a specific safety-critical task or function.
- Competence is the ability to consistently perform to a recognized standard.
- Competence Development Plan is a system to support individuals in regaining required competence.
- Competence Management System is a resourced, logical, and integrated cycle of activities to assure competence.
- Line Manager/Supervisor is responsible for a staff member's performance.
- Mentor is an experienced person who supports skill acquisition.
- Monitoring involves observing someone's work performance, formally or informally.
- Not Yet Competent means a person has not achieved the standard for a specific task.
- Review is the examination of performance judgments and improvements.
- Safety Critical Work affects rail vehicle movement, including train driving and shunting.
- Terminal Operator/Groundstaff performs shunting duties in railway system.
- Train Driver operates, monitors, and troubleshoots trains.
- Train Pilot is responsible for operational and safety duties, possibly including shunting.
- Unobtrusive Assessment uses methods where the candidate is unaware of the assessment.
Abbreviations
- ACMS: Assess Tech Competence Management System.
- CDP: Competence Development Programme.
- CMS: Competence Management System.
- ERTMS: European Rail Traffic Management System.
- FBU: Freight Business Unit.
- IVA: Internal Verifier Assessment.
- NSR: North-South Railway.
- NTS: Non-Technical Skills.
- OTDR: On Train Data Recorder.
- PA: Practical Assessment.
- PPC: Planned Personal Contact.
- PPE: Personal Protective Equipment.
- PQA: Post Qualified Assessment.
- PTS: Personal Track Safety.
- SA: Summary Assessment.
- SAR: Saudi Arabia Railways.
- SCW: Safety Critical Work.
- SRP: Saudi Railway Polytechnique.
- SU: Safety Update.
- TNA: Training Needs Analysis.
- UA: Unobtrusive Assessment.
Responsibilities
- Freight Train Operations Director: Oversees CMS, makes procedure changes, ensures safety-critical portfolios are compliant, and verifies CMS effectiveness.
- Freight Train Operations Senior Manager: Supports the Director in monitoring CMS, provides guidance to Section Heads, and participates in portfolio maintenance.
- Section Heads (Mainline and Terminal and Yards): Ensure awareness of CMS, oversee safety-critical portfolios, align competence with objectives, manage staff, ensure CMS compliance, and maintain portfolios.
- Mainline Train Masters: Supervise operations, ensure CMS awareness, facilitate assessments, ensure mentoring, maintain records, and record competence per SAR-005-100-3-082.
- Terminal and Yard Masters: Supervise operations, ensure CMS awareness, facilitate assessments, ensure mentoring, maintain records, and record competence per SAR-005-100-3-082.
- Assessors: Assess competence, follow CMS guidelines, identify training needs, monitor CMS, address substandard performance, and encourage excellent work.
- Mentors: Identify training needs, mentor staff per SAR standards, and document mentoring thoroughly.
- Mainline & Terminal Train Drivers: Operate trains safely, participate in assessments/training, and report competence concerns.
- Mainline Train Pilots: Assist with operations/safety, participate in assessments/training, and communicate safety concerns.
- Terminal and Yard Operators: Perform shunting safely, participate in assessments/training, and report safety issues.
- Freight Train Standards and Assurance Manager: Verifies the accuracy/completeness of safety-critical portfolios and maintains the integrity of competence records.
Document Description
- Assessment methods are coded as: U (Unannounced monitoring), O (Observation of work), Q (Questioning), D (Documentary evidence), S (Simulation), T (Testimony).
- Apportioning risk is indicated by color in the "Assessment Method" column, indicating High, Medium, or Low risk.
Assessment Criteria Allocation (Examples)
- Mainline Train Master: All sub-units and criteria for Units 1-15.
- Terminal and Yard Master: Varies by unit and sub-unit; specific criteria listed.
- Terminal and Yard Operator: Varies by unit and sub-unit; specific criteria listed.
- Train Driver: Varies by unit and sub-unit; specific criteria listed.
- Terminal Train Driver: Varies by unit and sub-unit; specific criteria listed.
- Mainline Train Pilot: Varies by unit and sub-unit; specific criteria listed.
- Mentor: Additional criteria for Units 12 and 13; all sub-units and criteria.
- Assessor: Additional criteria for Units 9, 10, and 11; specific sub-units and criteria.
Competency Units
- The document outlines specific competency criteria and knowledge requirements for various units, ranging from Non-Technical Skills to Incident and Investigation Reporting
- These units cover a wide array of skills and responsibilities essential for safe and efficient train operations
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