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rolling stock assembler

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Rolling stock assemblers use hand tools, power tools and other equipment such as lifting equipment or robots to construct, fit and install prefabricated parts to manufacture rolling stock subassemblies and body structures. They read and interpret blueprints. They operate control systems to determine functional performance of the assemblies and adjust accordingly.

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Competences
47
Groups
4
Essential
17
Optional
30

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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electromechanics

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical movement.

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mechanics

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

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mechanics of trains

The mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.

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quality standards

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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assemble metal parts

Align and arrange steel and metal parts in order to assemble complete products; use the appropriate hand tools and gauges.

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control compliance of railway vehicles regulations

Inspect rolling stock, components and systems to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

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align components

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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fasten components

Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.

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inspect quality of products

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

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read engineering drawings

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

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read standard blueprints

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

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troubleshoot

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

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use power tools

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

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use technical documentation

Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.

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wear appropriate protective gear

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

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engineering processes

The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.

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European Train Control System

The control and protection system that ensures trains run safely, a standard European system that allows crossing of borders in safety.

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locomotive brake applications

The dynamics of locomotive brake applications.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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electronics

The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.

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metal thermal conductivity

The property of metals to conduct heat.

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Optional skills and competences 24 competences

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couple bogies to rail vehicles

Connect the metal frame, to which the axes and wheels are attached, to the railway vehicle bodies by way of an articulated joint called the pivot.

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ensure maintenance of trains

Oversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.

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lubricate rolling stock wheels

Use oil to lubricate the wheels of rolling stock.

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apply arc welding techniques

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of arc welding, such as shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, and others.

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apply flux

Apply a chemical cleaning agent, such as ammonium chloride, rosin, hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, borax, and others, that removes the oxidation from metals being joined during soldering, brazing, and welding processes.

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apply preliminary treatment to workpieces

Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.

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apply spot welding techniques

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of welding metal workpieces under pressure exercised by electrodes, such as projection welding, radius style electrodes spot welding, concentric electrodes spot welding, and others.

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conduct performance tests

Conduct experimental, environmental and operational tests on models, prototypes or on the systems and equipment itself in order to test their strength and capabilities under normal and extreme conditions.

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cut metal products

Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.

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install electrical and electronic equipment

Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, electric motors, generators or direct current systems.

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install low voltage wiring

Plan, deploy, troubleshoot and test low voltage wiring.

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install pneumatic systems

Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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liaise with engineers

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

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manipulate metal

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.

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mark processed workpiece

Inspect and mark parts of the workpiece to indicate how they will fit into the finished product.

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operate lifting equipment

Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.

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operate soldering equipment

Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.

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operate welding equipment

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process.

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prepare pieces for joining

Prepare metal or other material workpieces for joining processes by cleaning the workpieces, checking their measurements with the technical plan and marking on the pieces where they'll be joined.

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record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

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set up automotive robot

Set up and programme an automotive robot working on machine processes and substituting or collaboratively supporting human labour, such as the six-axis automotive robot.

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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work in assembly line teams

Manufacture products on a moving assembly line. Work in a team where everyone has an assigned task.

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