Division 4.7.2.1.2 Psychological assessmentF1

The aim of the psychological assessment is to support the railway undertaking in the appointment and management of staff who have the cognitive, psychomotor, behavioural and personality capabilities to perform their roles safely.

In determining the content of the psychological assessment, as a minimum, the following criteria relevant to the requirements of each safety function must be taken into account:

1. (a)

   Cognitive:

   • attention and concentration,

   • memory,

   • perceptive capability,

   • reasoning,

   • communication.

2. (b)

   Psychomotor:

   • speed of reaction,

   • gestured coordination.

3. (c)

   Behavioural and personality

   • emotional self-control,

   • behavioural reliability,

   • autonomy,

   • conscientiousness.

If any of those elements is omitted, the respective decision must be justified and documented by a psychologist.

Applicants shall demonstrate their psychological fitness by passing an examination conducted by, or under the supervision of — to be decided by the Member State — a psychologist or a medical doctor.