COSS
To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes NWR or TOC-owned and operated depot lines or sidings and private-owned depot lines and sidings.
Furthermore, the assessment must be conducted when a group works on or near the line, as defined in Handbook One. In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed, except when there is foreseeable risk to the line. For instance, changing a station canopy, although the group is not explicitly on or near the line, the work poses a risk to the safety of the line. Therefore, the workgroup should be working with a line blockage or other suitable protection that might justify the need for a COSS. If they are not using any protection methods requiring a COSS (e.g., a SWP stating 3m+, as this is not possible on a station), the assessment will not proceed.
The candidate must hold the COSS/COSS OLP/COSS CRP (in any combination) and valid PTS certification, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work their group is undertaking.
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
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Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Records of evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent ’ or ‘Not competent’.
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Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
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As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.
Assessment Requirements – Always
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
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A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed assessment.
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Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to Sectional app, Line diagrams, WPP, TBS, and Permits.
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Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the COSS working group relevant to the assessment.
Assessment Requirements – As applicable
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Line blockage procedure appendix (If a candidate is taking a line block)
IWA
To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.
Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when a candidate is undertaking the role of IWA and conducting work with an adequate SSOW within 3m of the nearest open line.
The client will be responsible for ensuring that a SWP is provided to our assessors in line with the relevant standards.
The candidate must hold the IWA and PTS competencies, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment. Please note that if the candidate also holds COSS in any combination, they should not be undertaking an IWA assessment and should be undertaking a COSS Assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work being undertaken.
Required Evidence
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
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Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Records which evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
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Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
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As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.
Assessment Requirements – Always
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
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A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed SWP.
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Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP, TBS, and permits.
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Good quality images of the site, job and/or tasks relating to the work are relevant to the assessment.
Assessment Requirements – As Applicable
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Line blockage procedure appendix (If a candidate is taking a line block)
PC
The PC Assessment can be done in two ways, these will be referred to as Option One and Option Two.
Option One is conducted by directly observing the candidate’s duties as a PC during a planned line blockage.
Option Two is conducted via simulation/scenario and can be conducted alongside a COSS Assessment or at an office, etc.
Assessment & Candidate Requirements
To assess this competency under option one, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.
The candidate must hold the PTS, COSS and PC competence, which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work being undertaken.
Required Evidence
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire duration of the training and/or assessment event.
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Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Records evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
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Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
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As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.
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Assessment Requirements – Option One
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 2 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
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Completed RT3180.
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Any other relevant information provided to the candidate from their sponsor (GZAC or WON as examples)
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Images showing the candidate and site relevant to the work and assessment.
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Assessment Requirements – Option Two
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 2 x entries from the last assessment or recert event.
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Completed RT3180.
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Print out the scenario used.
SSOWP
This assessment can be conducted either in person or remotely as long as the required observations can be completed.
Assessment & Candidate Requirements
To assess this competency, it can be done when on site, at a remote location, at our offices or at the client’s offices if the candidate has access to the system or software that they use to create and plan SWPs.
The candidate must hold the SSOWP competence, which must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
If the assessment is being done at a location that requires it, the candidate must bring full mandatory PPE as per the site requirements.
This can be done at our premises or on site.
Required Evidence
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on-site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
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Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Records evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
Assessment Requirements – Always
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Verified and correctly completed experience sheet. Showing 4 x SWPs created after the last assessment or recertification event.
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If Interim (9-15month) assessment – verified and correctly completed experience sheet or Sentinel Logbook entries showing the required track visits (Two).
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A Fully completed SWP (Completed at the time of the assessment).
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SWP Reference numbers and dates of four previously completed SWPs – If possible, take images of the cover pages of these.
ES
To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment when the worksite is being set up on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.
Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when a worksite is being erected (Set-up) or when a worksite is being dismantled (Taken down) In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed, as an example, watching the candidate take over a worksite from another ES.
The candidate must hold PTS and either full COSS or IWA competencies to maintain and use their ES competency, and this must be shown as up-to-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start of the assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work their group is undertaking.
Required Evidence
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
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Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Record evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
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Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
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As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.
Assessment Requirements – Always
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 4 x entries from the last assessment or recertification event.
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Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the candidate’s work relevant to the assessment.
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Completed RT3199 certificate.
Assessment Requirements – As Applicable
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A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed pack if the candidate must go on or near the line while undertaking their duties.
PS
To assess this competency, it is necessary to conduct the workplace assessment on Network Rail-owned infrastructure. Please note that this excludes TOC-owned and operated depots or sidings and private-owned depots and sidings.
Furthermore, the assessment must be carried out when the candidate is assisting either an ES or PICOP in possession support related duties. This could be erecting PLBs for the PICOP, erecting WSMBs for the ES, Keying signals, Clipping points, etc.
In all other circumstances, the assessment will not be allowed.
The assessor must question the candidate on the other PS duties not observed.
The candidate must hold PTS and possession support competence as well as a full COSS or IWA competence (Without restriction), which must be shown as in-date and valid on the Sentinel database at the start time of the assessment.
Additionally, the candidate must conform to all standards regarding medicals, drugs, and alcohol usage and have a valid Sentinel profile.
Furthermore, the assessment must be completed in line with any notices and updates sent out by the assurance organisation or Network Rail.
The candidate must bring with them full mandatory PPE as defined in the relevant standards, and they must also bring any additional PPE required for the work.
The candidate must also bring or have access to all required equipment, and all equipment must be in working condition.
If the candidate is an IWA and is not able to sign the assessor in as a COSS, then the client will be responsible for providing the assessor with a SWP.
Required Evidence
RTAS Requirements
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Signed booking form (Completed via On-Track)
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Sent Joining instructions (Completed via On-Track)
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Copy of the candidate’s sentinel profile (Saved from the sentinel system ahead of the event or screenshotted on site ahead of the assessment)
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Evidence of proof of identification (Photo of an acceptable form of ID and/or Sentinel Smart card)
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Record of reason as to why a candidate was turned away from an event (Completed via On-Track)
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Record of the result notification following recording the outcome on sentinel (Screen Shot by the assessor after logging the result) OR (By the assessor re-saving the candidate’s sentinel profile after logging the event)
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Evidence of feedback from the event (Completed via On-Track)
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Evidence that, as a minimum, the candidate and the assured staff member have been Swiped In/Out of the Sentinel Database for the entire training and/or assessment event.
-
Fully and correctly completed assessment materials.
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Record evidence that the Assured Assessor documents the start and finish times of the assessment.
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Record of the candidate’s result, detailing whether ‘Competent’, ‘Not yet competent’ or ‘Not competent’.
-
Supporting evidence of a trackside event must include the live environment track visit SWP. Where extracts only are achievable for assessments the minimum extracts required are: (i) cover information (ii) SWP Validation Form (iii) entire RT9909 [including General Information]
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As well as at least one of (i) method statements, or (ii) lifting plans, or (iii) records of procurement/invoice for the hire of facilities/on-track plant equipment.
Assessment Requirements – Always
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Verified logbook correctly completed OR printed out / image of the logbook section of the candidate’s sentinel profile. Showing 3 x entries every year from the last assessment or recertification (Assessment) event until the current event.
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Good quality images of the site, job and or tasks relating to the candidate’s work relevant to the assessment.
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A valid and authentic SWP, images or paper copies of the completed pack if the candidate must go on or near the line while undertaking their duties.
Assessment Requirements – As applicable
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Other relevant job information examples include but are not limited to sectional apps, line diagrams, WPP, TBS, WON.
Other Assessments may be available, for more information please contact : assessments@richardsonrail.co.uk