scope:

This competence standard applies in all circumstances where any person is required to maintain signalling cables on Network Rail managed infrastructure.

The level and extent of responsibility will include their own safety and that of others who might be affected by their work. The person will be expected to refer to others for authorisation when required, will be responsible for the implementation of the instructions and will work within set procedures and specifications. The person is responsible for the quality of their completed work.

This competence standard shall be used to assess the competence of people maintaining any of the following:

• Lineside cables.

• Tail cables.

• Wiring.

A separate competence standard applies when a person is required to complete corrective maintenance on signalling cables.

Purpose.

The purpose of this competence standard is to define the competence requirements for persons required to undertake maintenance of signalling cables.