scope:

This standard applies to Network Rail employees who:

• undertake route access planning;

• undertake route isolation planning;

• undertake access request planning; and

• require an understanding of engineering access planning.

It also applies to contractor staff who undertake access request planning.

Purpose 

The purpose of this standard is to set out the minimum requirements for the training event(s), competencies and assessment of individuals who undertake or require an understanding of engineering access planning for the purposes of undertaking engineering work. 

It defines the processes to be implemented and the standards to be achieved to confirm individuals are competent. Competent employees help to assure that engineering access planning is robust and delivered safely.