Lead Technical Investigator - Assessment Checklist
Applicant’s Name / Phone No. / Email
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Scope StatementThe Lead Technical Investigator shall be capable of in-depth technical investigation of signalling or telecoms systems and equipment to:
- Identify relevant information regarding failures and incidents
- Establish equipment and system condition and performance
- Give advice and make recommendation on suitability of equipment and systems and identify appropriate remedial actions.
Evidence may be accepted for carrying out an investigation that was not in response to a failure
Unit 1Prepare to undertake technical investigations
Unit 2Undertake technical investigations
Unit 3Interpret result of investigations and make recommendations
This licence meets many of competence requirements for EngTech, so if the applicant is also seeking EngTech registration it would cost effective in time if the additional competences were also assessed during the Competence Assessment using the “EngTech assessment checklist and application form for licence holders” contained in the last 3 pages of this checklist.
Note This licence category is for both operational and non operational technical investigations and will be denoted by 6.4.235X (Operational) and 6.4.235Y (Non-operational), the difference being in demonstrating competence in performance requirement 3 of unit 2
The holder of a current 6.2.230 Technical Investigator Licence is exempt from re-assessment against units 1 and 2 of this licence category
Completing this checklistPlease see page 2 for the requirements for completing this checklist; note that a self-assessment needs to be completed by the applicant for each of the performance requirements
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Summary of Workplace Assessment and Assessment Methods Used Examination of products / documentation
Professional discussion / questions Review of Applicants statement Observation Witness testimony
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I confirm that the applicant has met the performance/knowledge requirements and that the assessment has been carried out impartially in accordance with the Licensing Scheme requirements
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Name / Signature / Date
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Summary of Competence Assessment/Surveillance including comments on applicant’s logbook
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Competence assessor’s comments on applicant’s logbook
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I confirm that this assessment has been carried out impartially in accordance with the Licensing Scheme requirements and that the applicant is competent in this licence category.
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Name / Signature / Date
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Requirements for completing this assessment checklist
This checklist may be completed entirely by hand or by typed entry in the “Personal statement”, “Workplace assessment” and “Competence assessment” boxes (including summaries). When typing, the boxes will expand to accommodate the length of the comments. When completing electronically, wherever possible embed the supporting evidence in the marked area; this can be done by clicking on “Insert” from the toolbar menu, then “Object” and on the dialog box select “create from file”, then “display as icon” and “browse” to insert the required file; alternatively hyperlinks can be inserted but they must link to an external data storage that can be passed to the assessor. If completing by hand, the boxes can be enlarged by inserting spaces prior to printing.
Self-assessment by the applicant
A self-assessment must be completed by the applicant in the box headed “Personal statement (how I meet performance requirements n.n)”.
Assessment requirements
The assessment requirements are defined for each of the performance requirements. Where it states “Evidence must include observed natural performance” this means that the assessor MUST observe the applicant’s performance for the criteria stated as part of the initial application and at renewal; the assessor should state where the observation took place and on what type of equipment the performance was observed. In cases where simulation is permitted, the applicant must still be observed undertaking these tasks even if this has to be on a test rig or in the training school when particular attention should be taken to replicate as far as possible the environment of the operational railway and the assessor should state how this was achieved. Just asking the question “What would you do if…” may indicate underpinning knowledge but it must not be used on its own since it is not a substitute for observing the applicant’s performance when carrying out the task.
Meeting all the performance requirements
Performance requirements are grouped together in boxes, each of these (not just the bold statement) must be met and in the context of the unit title.
Surveillance (after 5 years) - Workplace assessment is not required
In addition to their personal statements the applicant should provide supporting evidence that they have been carrying out licensable work satisfactory for the previous 5 years, cross referenced to relevant entries in their logbook or provide other suitable evidence. Where the previous 5 years has shown satisfactory performance, then observation is not required and the checklist can be completed by an approved competence assessor.
Renewal (after 10 years)
A single level of assessment is permitted by an approved competence assessor provided they are also approved to carry out the workplace assessment for this licence. In addition to their personal statements the applicant should provide supporting evidence that they have been carrying out licensable work satisfactory for the previous 5 years cross referenced to relevant entries in their logbook or provide other suitable evidence. The single stage renewal assessment must be carried out within six months of the category expiring otherwise both workplace and competence assessments must be undertaken. The “Work experience sheets” from the logbook must show that the applicant has been undertaking satisfactory licensable work over the previous 5 years. The competence assessor must observe the applicant’s performance where this is mandated in the assessment requirements where it states “Evidence must include observed natural performance” when the competence assessor should state how the performance requirements were met, including what was observed. For these performance requirements the competence assessor should use the larger workplace assessors box ensuring that all the workplace assessment criteria stated has been met
Feedback from applicant
The IRSE values feedback as part of its commitment to continuous improvement and would appreciate a few moments of your time to complete a short questionnaire which can be downloaded from the IRSE website; - follow the link to “Assessment Feedback Form” under “Documents Quick Links”. When completed please hand back to your competence assessor or Assessing Agent Manager.
Additional instructions for assessors
Please ensure that your comments relate to how the applicant met the performance requirements in the context of the unit title cross referencing to any documented evidence. Any questions asked and the answers given may be included in the boxes or clearly cross referenced to a separate Q & A sheet submitted with the completed checklist
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1.1Use up to date, accurate and relevant information on technical requirements (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12a)Ensure that the information contains all essential data (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12b)
You ensure that the information is obtained from relevant and reliable sources.
You access and accurately interpret the information required to undertake the investigation in accordance with requirements.
Information includes: ●Drawings; ●Defect history; ●Fault reports; ●Handbooks; ●Equipment standards and specifications
Assessment Requirement
Evidence must include observed natural performance for at least 2 of the above sources of evidence; however you need to convince your assessor that you can perform competently for all of the sources of information listed.
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Personal statement (how I meet performance requirements 1.1) /Supporting evidence
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1.2Identify and interpret the required details (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12c)The complexity of technical detailwill be that required for the valid analysis and investigation of equipment and associated systems.
You use the correct specification to establish the condition and performance of equipment and systems
Assessment RequirementEvidence must include observed natural performance
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1.3Identify and deal promptly and effectively with any problem occurring with the requirements and their interpretation (OSCEng ECS unit 1.12d)You check the information for accuracy and where the information is inadequate, contradictory or ambiguous you take prompt effective action
Assessment RequirementEvidence should be as a result of direct observation if possible; however suitable historic evidence, personal accounts, or questioning is acceptable
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1.4Make sure that sufficient resources are available. (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26b)You identify the required resources and check their availability and fitness for purpose.
Resources include:
●Documentation, (current and appropriate); ●Tools, plant and test equipment (calibrated and serviceable);●Materials, replacement equipment and consumables; ●Communications Equipment; ●Personnel (total required and competence);
●Availability of the system/component for investigation
Assessment RequirementEvidence must include observed natural performance.
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1.5Make sure that those using resources are aware of their responsibilities for the care and use of resources (OSCEng ECS unit 1.26d)You are aware of your own responsibility for the care and use of resources, and where appropriate advise others of their responsibilities.
Assessment RequirementEvidence should be as a result of direct observation if possible; however suitable historic evidence, personal accounts, or questioning is acceptable.
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1.6Work effectively with colleagues, clients and the publicYou establish and maintain communication with relevant people, including Client; Manufacturers; Service Agents; Maintainers; Faultfinders; Peers
You establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and members of other departments
You deal with disagreements in an amicable and constructive way so that good relationships are maintained
You respond in a timely and positive way when others ask for help or information
You keep others informed about work plans or activities, which affect them.
You recognise, agree and respect the roles and responsibilities of colleagues
Assessment Requirement Evidence must include observed natural performance.
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