Performance indicators:
Checking safety equipment dependence
1. together with the traffic manager, checks the interdependence of safety equipment, journeys, light signals and points in accordance with the valid dependency table, checks for fouling journeys and verifies the compliance of the technical parameters of level crossing equipment with the requirements of the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting light signal maintenance
2. organises inspections of the visibility of light signals or checks the visibility and adjusts light signals as scheduled or in the event of an emergency in accordance with the requirements of the rules for the technical use of railways and its annexes and the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
3. replaces lamps in light signals and journey displays in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools or organises this task;
4. organises or takes electrical measurements of light signals on mains power and adjusts the supply voltage in light signals in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
5. organises or takes electrical measurements of light signals on reserve power in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
6. organises or conducts maintenance of light signals (e.g. cleans, paints and checks visibility) without disruption in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
7. organises or conducts maintenance of light signals (e.g. replaces signal transformers, disconnects cables and verifies the correctness of light signal indications) by partially or completely switching off the device and verifies the correctness of light signal indications after maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the railway signalling guide and the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
8. measures signal relay deceleration and sets parameters in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools or organises this task;
Organising or conducting turnout safety equipment maintenance
9. organises or conducts maintenance of turnout motors and fittings (e.g. cleans, paints, performs visual inspections, tightens bolts and replaces insulation) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and using appropriate tools;
10. organises or conducts maintenance (e.g. replaces motors and cleans automatic switches) that involves adjusting and point or that requires disassembly and shutdown of a motor, fittings or their parts, disruption of electrical connections and/or disturbs the normal operation of the equipment; checks the position of the turnout, the required fit of point blades against stock rails, friction current and phase sequence together with the traffic manager and sets parameters after maintenance, in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
11. organises or takes electrical and other measurements at turnouts (e.g. checks the fitting of point blades, clutch current, motor operating voltage and phase sequence) and makes electrical and mechanical adjustments in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
12. checks the close fit of point blades with control locks, maintains turnout locks, makes mechanical adjustments and immediately checks the position of the turnout together with the traffic manager or organises this task, in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools.
Organising or conducting track circuit and axle counter maintenance
13. organises or conducts maintenance (e.g. checks, cleans and paints connecting cables and signal boxes and changes lock combinations) without disruption or changing set parameters in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
14. organises or conducts maintenance (e.g. replaces signal box cables, transformers, variable resistors, track relays, filters and other devices) that disturbs the normal operation of the devices and involves the partial or complete shutdown of devices and/or changing set parameters, ensures the retention of frequency structure during tonal track circuit maintenance, performs these tasks in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
15. checks the shunt resistance of track circuits with the traffic manager or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools or organises this task;
16. organises or takes electrical measurements and makes adjustments (e.g. measures and adjusts current, voltage and frequency and sets audio frequency track circuits) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
17. checks the polar alternation of track circuits in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools or organises this task;
18. organises or conducts maintenance of axle counters without switching them off in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
19. organises or conducts maintenance of axle counters that requires switching them off (e.g. cleans, replaces sensors, maintains transmission links and replaces transmission devices) and coordinates maintenance with the traffic manager in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
20. organises or conducts maintenance of throttle transformers without switching them off in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
21. organises or conducts maintenance of throttle transformers that requires partially switching them off without interrupting the electrical circuit in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
22. conducts maintenance of throttle transformers with interruption to the electrical circuit in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting maintenance of automatic train signalling (ALSN) track equipment
23. measures and adjusts code current in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools or organises this task;
24. Organising or conducting maintenance of electromechanical controls
25. organises or conducts maintenance of controls, signboards, shunting cabinets and turnout centralisers in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
26. maintains КБ-ЦШ type controls in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
27. verifies the conformity of turnout centralisation dependence devices to documentation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting maintenance of computer-based controls
28. organises or conducts maintenance of traffic manager work station hardware without disturbing the normal functionality of the devices in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
29. replaces and reconfigures control devices, verifies the version of the update when restarting software, uses pre-configured devices where possible, launches necessary automatic test procedures and monitors their results or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
30. replaces hardware and software, verifies the version of the update, uses pre-configured hardware where possible, launches automatic tests and monitors the process or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
31. replaces and restarts dispatcher centralisation software, verifies the version of the update, launches automatic test procedures and monitors the process, configures the required user permissions or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
32. replaces dispatcher centralisation hardware, verifies the version of the update, uses pre-configured hardware where possible, configures the required user permissions or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting maintenance of internal hardware, equipment cabinets and containers
33. organises or conducts maintenance of equipment cabinets (e.g. performs visual inspections, cleans and paints cabinets) without device shutdown in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
34. organises or conducts maintenance of the internal hardware of safety equipment (e.g. performs visual inspections and general cleaning and tightens attachments) without shutdown, checks the condition of alarm interfaces, notifies their line manager in the event of alarms and eliminates them within the limits of their competence in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and using appropriate tools;
35. replaces, updates and restarts software and verifies the version of the update or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
36. replaces and maintains control modules or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
37. replaces relays and other hardware or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
38. checks the condition of wiring and cable connections or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
39. verifies the conformity of working equipment to technical documentation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting maintenance of safety equipment at level crossings
40. organises or conducts maintenance of automatic signalling equipment at level crossings (e.g. checks, cleans, paints and checks visibility and audibility) without disruption or changing set parameters in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
41. organises or conducts maintenance of automatic signalling equipment at level crossings that requires shutdown and changing set parameters and maintains barrier light signals in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
42. replaces, updates and restarts automatic signalling equipment software and verifies the version of the update in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting cable network maintenance
43. organises or conducts maintenance of cable routes, couplings, racks and panels (e.g. inspects, cleans, checks connection quality and secures connections) and takes electrical measurements without detaching cables (e.g. measuring insulation resistance and cable circuit resistance) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and using appropriate tools;
44. maintains cable couplings, racks and panels and takes electrical measurements by detaching cables, verifies dependencies and conformity to technical documentation after maintenance in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and using appropriate tools;
45. organises or takes measurements of electrical circuits at measurement points (e.g. measures the insulation resistance of turnout and track circuit signal circuits) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting safety equipment power supply maintenance
46. organises or conducts general maintenance and takes electrical measurements of power supplies and checks protective devices (e.g. inspects, checks and secures connections, checks feed availability and measures power and voltage) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
47. checks feed changeover and diesel generator start-up or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation using appropriate tools;
48. organises or conducts maintenance of batteries (e.g. measures electrolyte density, cleans the case and parts and measures battery jars with cell testers) without interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
49. organises or conducts maintenance of batteries that requires disruption of charging voltage (e.g. checks battery capacity and replaces individual battery jars) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
50. organises or conducts UPS device maintenance without interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
51. conducts UPS device maintenance with interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
52. switches between power supplies and feeds while ensuring the retention of light signal function or organises this task in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
53. introduces temporary solutions to power supply electrical circuits in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
Organising or conducting maintenance of protective devices and earthing of safety equipment
54. organises or conducts inspections and maintenance of fuses and surge protectors (e.g. checks the condition and replaces expired fuses) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;
55. organises or conducts inspections and maintenance of protective earthing (e.g. checks the condition of earthing conductors and the quality of connections) and measures soil resistivity in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools;

Knowledge:
1) types and construction of light signals, principles of operation and maintenance;
2) signalling systems of light signals and journey displays;
3) types and construction of turnouts, principles of operation and maintenance;
4) types and construction of track circuits, principles of operation and maintenance;
5) types of axle counters and their construction, principles of operation and maintenance;
6) principles of operation and maintenance of throttle transformers;
7) types of continuous automatic train signalling (ALSN) track equipment and their construction, principles of operation and maintenance;
8) types and construction of electromechanical controls, principles of operation and maintenance;
9) types and construction of computer-based controls, principles of operation and maintenance;
10) types and construction of internal hardware, equipment cabinets and containers, principles of operation and maintenance;
11) types and construction of automatic signalling equipment at crossings, principles of operation and maintenance;
12) cable network construction, principles of operation and maintenance;
13) types and construction of batteries, principles of operation and maintenance;
14) types and construction of protective devices and earthing, principles of operation and maintenance;

Performance indicators:
1. Drafts service area schedule plans in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Organises and participates in checking the conformity of circuit diagrams and technical documentation to working equipment and updating them in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
3. Completes safety equipment inspection documentation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation.
4. Develops modifications to the structure of the external hardware of the station and open track based on standard solutions and the requirements of the rules for the technical use of railways, the internal normative documents of the organisation and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
5. Introduces temporary solutions and modifications to the structure of safety equipment based on standard solutions or manufacturer-approved technical solutions and the internal normative documents of the organisation.
6. Prepares annual reports in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation.

Knowledge:
1) principles of the design and preparation of circuit diagrams;
2) meanings of symbols on circuit diagrams;
3) principles of the functionality of standard nodes on circuit diagrams;
4) principles of completing and managing inspection documentation for safety equipment.
5) principles of work planning and drafting service area schedule plans;
6) preparation of annual reports.

Performance indicators:
1. Compiles operation and maintenance instructions for safety equipment in accordance with the rules for the technical use of railways, the internal normative documents of the organisation and the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
2. Conducts technical administration and management of construction projects and works in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the requirements of the technical documentation of the project.
3. Organises operational work on safety equipment in accordance with the rules for the technical use of railways and its annexes, the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Manages software assets and restores default settings in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions.

Knowledge:
1) types of main safety equipment devices and principles of alarm system operation;
2) principles of compiling operating instructions for safety equipment;
3) principles of compiling maintenance instructions for safety equipment;
4) principles of the technical administration of construction projects and construction work;
5) principles of organising operational work on safety equipment;
6) principles of software asset management.

Performance indicators:
1. Manages a subdivision in accordance with the structure and internal normative documents of the organisation.
2. Supervises employees with lower technical and administrative qualifications and organises the work of a subordinate unit in accordance with the principles of work coordination and the internal normative documents of the organisation.
3. Trains and instructs employees in using safety equipment in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Manages resources (e.g. funds according to budget, warehouse resources, materials and tools) and organises logistics in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation.

Knowledge:
1) basics of planning and organisation.
2) principles of teamwork;
3) basics of communication psychology, including assertiveness;
4) basics of motivation;
5) basics of labour law;
6) basics of document management and administration.

Performance indicators:
1. Organises or conducts maintenance of marshalling yard retarders and controls without interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools.
2. Reconfigures marshalling yard retarders and controls with interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools.
3. Organises or conducts maintenance of section vacancy detection sensors (electromagnetic, photoelectric, radiotechnical and track circuits) without interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools.
4. Reconfigures section vacancy detection sensors (electromagnetic, photoelectric, radiotechnical and track circuits) with interruption to operation in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions using appropriate tools.

Knowledge:
1) types and construction of marshalling yard retarders and controls, principles of operation and maintenance;
2) types and construction of section vacancy detection sensors, principles of operation and maintenance.

Performance indicators:
1. Organises or conducts maintenance of ERTMS/ETCS internal hardware and manages, updates and restarts software in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions;
2. Organises or conducts maintenance of ERTMS/ETCS external hardware (e.g. replaces and updates software) in accordance with the internal normative documents of the organisation and the manufacturer's instructions.

Knowledge:
1) types and construction of ERTMS/ETCS internal hardware, principles of operation and maintenance;
2) types and construction of ERTMS/ETCS external hardware, principles of operation and maintenance.

ERTMS - European Rail Traffic Management System - Euroopa raudteeliikluse juhtimissüsteem
ETCS - European Train Control System - Euroopa signalisatsioonisüsteem

Performance indicators:
1. Independently eliminates malfunctions in safety equipment or organises this task, immediately informs their line manager of any issues and seals devices.
2. Eliminates malfunctions in safety equipment as part of assistive work.
3. Modifies the structure of the external hardware of the station and open track by conducting shutdown and switching operations while maintaining signal functions.
4. Introduces temporary solutions to the circuit diagrams of safety equipment.
5. Immediately informs traffic control and other units of traffic-related malfunctions, coordinates their activities with other units within the limits of their competence and coordinates their activities with other units when planning work.
6. Organises or conducts maintenance of the traffic manager work station (telephone and radio equipment, eliminating minor faults, replacing panel lamps, etc.).
7. Conducts safety equipment activation and switch-off procedures according to the prescribed rules.
8. Analyses the causes of repeated malfunctions in safety equipment and seeks solutions.
9. Immediately informs their line manager of any issues that fall outside the limits of their competence.
10. Pays heed to the instructions of safety equipment manufacturers.
11. Checks the proper functioning of the equipment after carrying out work independently or with the traffic manager.
12. Documents work and makes necessary record entries.
13. Pays heed to work instructions, technologies and quality requirements as well as the requirements of all relevant legislation (both national and international), including waste management regulations.
14. Works diligently and accurately without endangering human health, property or the environment;
15. Organises the workplace as required and selects appropriate tools in accordance with the nature of the work, ensuring they are in working order and safe before starting work;
16. Strictly observes occupational health and safety requirements when planning work, preparing the workplace, working and organising the workplace, and takes surrounding people and the environment into account in order to prevent occupational accidents;
17. Uses personal protective equipment (appropriate clothing and footwear, safety vest, etc.) and appropriate work methods and techniques that do not endanger life or health;
18. Identifies the risks (e.g. safety and deadlines) that may be associated with the achievement of goals and takes measures to mitigate them.
19. In the event of an occupational accident, performs first aid, calls for professional help and informs the emergency services and the employer of the accident;
20. In the event of a health, commercial, technical or environmental hazard, terminates the work and immediately informs the employer or the employer's representative;
21. Uses all work equipment and tools prudently and properly, according to their operation instructions;
22. Regularly organises and cleans the tools, devices and protective equipment used during work, according to their maintenance instructions;
23. Is open to cooperation, takes part in teamwork, shares all necessary and useful information with others and works towards achieving the best result for all concerned;
24. Is capable of independently adapting to changes in working conditions and can find and analyse appropriate information to perform their duties and solve work-related problems.
25. Participates in professional discussions within the limits of their competence, presenting and defending their opinions in a well-argued way.
26. Participates in continuing vocational training, applies what they have learned in professional work;
27. Estonian language skills levels: understanding B2, speaking B1 and writing B1; Russian language skills levels: understanding B2 and speaking B1; English language skills levels: understanding B2.
28. Ensures traffic safety during repair, maintenance and construction work.
29. Maintains different types of safety equipment (e.g. automatic blocking and semi-automatic blocking) and safety equipment of different generations;
30. Uses a computer for information processing, communication, content creation and safety at the Basic user level on the Digital Competence Self-Assessment Scale (see Annex 2);

Knowledge:
1) rules for the technical use of railways with annexes;
2) requirements of professional legislation and regulations, meanings of professional terms;
3) requirements of drafting technical documentation (e.g. technical maintenance instructions for devices and the technical management act of the station) and documents;
4) requirements of operating on railways;
5) occupational safety requirements;
6) what to do in an emergency situation;
7) principles of first aid at the site of an accident;
8) principles of waste management;
9) principles of operation and maintenance of computer equipment;
10) fire safety requirements;
11) environmental protection requirements.
12) what to do in the event of traffic and occupational accidents;
13) requirements of notification procedures in the event of railway accidents and incidents;
14) types of traffic control devices used on railways;
15) types of communication used on railways;
16) point construction and principles of operation;
17) requirements of signal construction, installation and visibility;
18) principles of road safety for repair, maintenance and construction work;
19) principles of demarcating obstacle points and hazardous areas;
20) principles of hand signalling;
21) principles of issuing a caution order;
22) requirements of section availability detection sensors;
23) requirements of open track vacancy detection sensors;
24) requirements of automatic engine signalling equipment;
25) requirements of signalling equipment at crossings;
26) requirements of route-blocking equipment;
27) requirements of road-blocking equipment;
28) requirements of station-blocking equipment;
29) requirements of interdependence between points, signals and journeys;
30) maintenance requirements of safety and communications lines;

Assessment methods:
Recurring competences are assessed in an integrated manner as part of the assessment of the other competences listed in the occupational qualification standard.