Open Awards
Level 2
QN: 601/8641/0
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 319 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
319 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Carry out Routine Adjustment to Railway Traction and Rolling Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out routine adjustments to traction and rolling stock.
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and good practice.
2
Carry out Routine Inspection of the Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out routine inspection.
- Be able to carry out routine inspection.
3
Construct, Maintain and Repair Post and Rail Boundaries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- maintain and repair post and rail boundaries.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for the construction, maintenance and repair of post and rail fence boundaries.
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage.
- Know how to construct
- maintain and repair post and rail fence boundaries.
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them.
4
Ensure that the Rail Track is fit for Operation Purposes following Engineering Activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to ensure that the rail track is fit for operational purposes following engineering activity.
- Be able to ensure that the rail track is fit for operational purposes following engineering activity.
5
Identify and Remove Unwanted Vegetation from a Site
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify more than one type of unwanted vegetation.
- Be able to remove more than one type of unwanted vegetation.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain equipment for the removal of unwanted vegetation.
- Be able to work safely and minimise enviornmental damage.
6
Load and Unload Physical Resources
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to load and unload physical resources.
- Be able to load and unload physical resources.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment.
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage.
7
Maintain a Clean and Tidy Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to clean the location.
- Know how to remove waste.
8
Maintain Equipment and Machines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare and carry out maintenance for equipment and machines.
- Know relevant health and safety and legislation and environmental good practice.
- Be able to prepare equipment and machines for maintenance.
- Be able to carry out maintenance procedures.
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage.
9
Prepare Resources for Track and Rail Site Maintenance Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare resources to meet a plan.
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and good practice.
10
Prepare Site for Rail Track Maintenance Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare work site for permanent way maintenance activities.
- Be able to prepare work site for permanent way maintenance activities.
11
Preparing for Work in the Railway Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to complete personal preparation for working in the railway industry.
- Know how to prepare for work.
- Be able to develop within chosen career pathway.
12
Respond to Non-Routine Signalling Situations in the Rail Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to respond to non-routine and emergency situations.
- Know how to respond to faults and failures in signalling systems and equipment.
13
Safe Moving and Handling of Components and Equipment for Track Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lift and move materials, components and equipment.
- Know how to lift and move materials, components and equipment.
14
Work with Tools, Equipment, Drawings and Specifications in the Rail Engineering Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify and use a range of hand tools and equipment.
- Know how to obtain and use schedules, procedures and specifications.
15
Working Safely and Securely in the Rail Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers, visitors and colleagues.
- Know how to contribute to a safe and secure working environment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8641/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2016