Signalling Testing
We cover 4 kinds of Signalling Testing, ranging from Signalling Verification Testing, Signalling Functional Tester, Tester in Charge and Signalling Test Assistant.
Signalling Verification Tester
Covers the role of undertaking tests on signalling components and equipment in accordance with the test specifications and plans. A Signalling Verification Tester (operational railway) is responsible for undertaking tests on signalling components and equipment in accordance with the test specifications and plans (typically in preparation for Functional Testing) in the operational railway environment. The Verification Tester is given the test plan for the work to be completed, rather than being required to develop it.
Any person in possession of a valid 1.3.155X licence is deemed competent in the non-operational environment and therefore is not required to hold the 1.3.155Y licence.
Signalling Functional Tester
Covers the role of undertaking the testing and inspection activities of signalling systems and equipment.
A Signalling Functional Tester will be responsible for undertaking the testing and inspection activities of signalling systems and equipment to provide suitable and sufficient evidence to confirm that they comply with the design specification, meet the requirements appropriate to the application and are fit for handover.
Tester in Charge
A Tester in Charge, will be responsible for defining and controlling the testing activities; ensuring that suitable and sufficient evidence is gathered to confirm that the system meets the requirements appropriate to the application, and is fit for entry into service. They will be capable of identifying the testing requirements and developing a test plan which is sufficiently robust to ensure that the system meets the requirements. They will also be capable of modifying the test plan as required, in a controlled manner, and dealing with situations that may arise which result in restricted use of the system.
Applicants for the award of a licence in this category must hold or have previously held a Signalling Functional Tester licence (1.3.170), Signalling Electronic Systems Tester (1.3.260) or Principles Tester licence (1.3.180) which has not been revoked.
Signalling Test Assistant
Covers the role of undertaking tests under direction on signalling components and equipment in accordance with the test specifications and plans.
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