scope:

This document provides overarching requirements and guidance for the application of competence frameworks owned by B&C Network Technical Heads (NTH). This standard applies to individuals employed by Network Rail (NR), contractors and the wider railway supply chain, who undertake B&C activities.

The standard includes modules covering the specific competence requirements for B&C assets, which are shown in the table below.

NOTE: Contractors and railway supply chain organisations are responsible for their own competence management system and processes including profiling individuals, assessments, and competence assurance.

Purpose

This standard sets out the competence management requirements and processes, including the route to competence and assessment, for any individual who undertakes activities across the Buildings and Civils (B&C) asset portfolio in relation to Network Rail Managed Infrastructure (NRMI) and interfacing third party land and assets.

A competent B&C community will help reduce asset failures and other incidents that could arise from a lack of technical B&C competence when undertaking activities across the entire asset management lifecycle.

NOTE: From this point on, for ease of reading "activities across the Buildings and Civils (B&C) asset portfolio in relation to NRMI and interfacing third party land and assets" is referenced as "B&C activities"