Appendix G F1

This Appendix, which must be read in conjunction with point 4.6, gives a list of the elements that are deemed to be relevant to the task of preparing a train on the network.

The expression ‘ professional qualification ’ , when taken within the context of this TSI, refers to those elements that are important to ensure that operational staff are trained and able to understand and discharge the elements of the task.

Rules and procedures apply to the task being performed and to the person carrying out the task. These tasks may be carried out by any authorised qualified person irrespective of any name, job title or grade used in rules or procedures or by the individual company.

Any authorisation requires a successfully passed initial examination and provisions for ongoing assessment and training as described in point 4.6.

Principles of organisation’s safety management system, relevant to the task.

Roles and responsibilities of the key players involved in operations.

General conditions relevant to the safety of passengers and/or cargo including the carriage of dangerous goods and exceptional loads.

Appreciation of hazards, especially in relation to the risks involving railway operation and electric traction supply.

Conditions of health and safety at work.

General principles of security of the railway system.

Personal safety when on or in the vicinity of rail lines.

Communications principles and formalised messaging procedure including use of communication equipment.

Working of trains in normal, degraded and emergency situations.

Operational procedures at individual locations (signalling, station/depot/yard equipment) and safety rules.

Local operating arrangements.

Purpose and use of wagon and vehicle equipment.

Identification of and arranging for technical inspections.

Appropriate knowledge of safety-critical tasks in respect to procedures and interfaces for rolling stock.

The ability to apply this knowledge in normal, degraded and emergency situations will require staff to be fully acquainted with:

• methods and principles for applying the rules and procedures,

• process for the use of line-side equipment and rolling stock, as well as any specific safety-related equipment.

In particular:

1. (a)

   Application of train composition rules, train braking rules, train loading rules etc. to ensure the train is in running order.

2. (b)

   Understanding of marking and labels on vehicles.

3. (c)

   Process for determining and making train data available.

4. (d)

   Communication with train crew.

5. (e)

   Communication with staff responsible for controlling the movement of trains.

6. (f)

   Degraded operations especially as it affects the preparation of trains.

7. (g)

   Protection and warning measures as required by the rules and regulations or local arrangements at the location in question.

8. (h)

   Actions to be taken in respect to incidents involving the carriage of dangerous goods (where relevant).