Competency Management

Of TÜV Rheinland‘s Certified Safety Assessors

1872 1904 1908 1955 2001 2009 2012 2014 2017
Founded to ensure First vehicle inspection First elevator First product First internet-based Global market New test mark with QR One of the biggest Center of Excellence
the safety of inspection certification certification database leader in photovoltaic code for fast research independent service Wireless Internet of
manufacturing plants certification and more providers for ICT Things
transparency security (IoT)

Milestones of a long tradition TÜV Rheinland – originator of many TIC services

Testing, inspecting, certifying, consulting, training:
In the TIC market, we operate as a worldwide active partner.

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We ensure quality & safety 6 Business Streams 27 Business Fields

INDUSTRIAL SERVICES MOBILITY PRODUCTS ACADEMY & LIFE CARE DIGITAL SYSTEMS
 Pressure Equipment  Periodical Technical  Softlines  Occupational Health & Safety TRANSFORMATION  Certification of
 Lifting Equipment & Machinery Inspection  Hardlines  Training & & CYBERSECURITY Management Systems
 Electrical Engineering &  Driver’s License  Electrical HR Development  Cybersecurity  Customized Services
Automation  Car Services & Appraisal  Commercial  Labour Market Services &  Digital Transformation  Government Inspections &
 Industrial Inspection  Engineering & Type Private Schools International Trade
 Medical
 Infrastructure & Approval
 Solar
Civil Engineering  Rail
 Energy & Environment
 Project Management
 Materials Testing & NDT

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German at heart – 56 COUNTRIES >500 LOCATIONS

global in mind. 600 ACCREDITATIONS 227 LABORATORIES

80 countries/accreditations by
authorities for Market Access Service

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Our Accreditation & Partnership

Certification Body Inspection Body

(ISO/IEC 17065) (ISO/IEC 17020)

Notified Body (No-Bo)

EU Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC

Testing Lab
(ISO/IEC 17025)

Approved Expert
Associated Partner Organisation (EOQA)

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Our Operational Trade Marks for Rail

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TÜV Rheinland Railway Services

• Our Safety Assessors are one of the best in terms of competency and qualifications.
• Project references:
Country Project Project Description Safety Certifier

Singapore Downtown Line • Newest operational driverless

metro line in 2017
• 34 stations 42km
TÜV Rheinland
• S$21billion

Singapore Thomson East Coast Line • Still under construction

• Fully operational in 2024
• 32 stations 43km TÜV Rheinland
• S$25billion

Malaysia LRT3 • Still under construction

• Fully operational in 2023
• 37km TÜV Rheinland
• RM$16billion

Philippines MRT7 • Still under construction

• Fully operational in 2023
TÜV Rheinland
• 14 stations 22.8km
• US$2billion

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TÜV Rheinland Railway Services

• Project references in Asia/Middle East:

Countries Types of project Certifier
Taiwan All new metro and highspeed lines TÜV Rheinland

Thailand Double track project TÜV Rheinland

China More than 30 rail projects ongoing TÜV Rheinland

Macau Light Rail TÜV Rheinland

Hong Kong Highspeed Line TÜV Rheinland
Japan Nippon Signal,Hitachi, Toshiba, TÜV Rheinland
Nabtesco

Korea All new metro lines TÜV Rheinland

Dubai, UAE, India, Saudi Metro lines TÜV Rheinland
Arabia

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TÜV Rheinland Railway Services

• Our safety assessment

competence is world-class if we
win awards.
• We beat all International
competitor.

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Iconic Railway Projects Worldwide
Germany, Frankfurt Int’l Denmark, Driverless Metro
Airport ISA
Germany, Feasibility
Study, Design,
Approval and Claim
Mgmt
France, Paris Tramway
T2 and TMS, ISA & test
operation
Italy, HSR Rail Trainsets,
EC Certification
Netherlands, Wayside Saudi Arabia, Makkah
Installation
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Luxembourg,
Ireland, Dublin LRT, Asset Belgium, ETCS (European
System, ISA Asset Management ,
Management, Depot Train Control System)
WagonProcurement
Capacity Evaluation Certification
South Korea,
Sin Bundang Line,
Consultancy
Taiwan, Taoyuan Int’l
Airport MRT, Ankeng
Thailand, Bangkok LRT, IV&V
Mass Transit System,
USA, New York City ISA for CBTC System
Canarsie Line, CBTC Mexico, Litigation
System ISA Support and Risk
Management
Macau LRT, Independent
Safety Assessment
Manila Metro Signaling Guangzhou-Shenzhen-
System Preliminary Study Dubai Metro, Rules & Indonesia, Jakarta Hong Kong Express Rail
Philippines Regulations Support LRT, Basic Link, Consultancy
Engineering Design
Brazil, Metrô de São Singapore Downtown Malaysia, KVMRT Shanghai Maglev, ISA &
Metro, ICP/ISA Paolo ISA Line, System System Assurance & Operational rules
Assurance EMC Consultancy
 Technical Domain

• Technical areas in which a Certification Body intends to perform Safety

Assessment Services

• TÜV has the following Technical Domains worldwide:

• Guided Transport Rolling Stock (RST)
• Guided Transport Infrastructure (INF)
• Guided Transport Control command and signalling (CCS)
• Guided Transport Energy (ENE)
• Guided Transport Overall System aspects

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 Technical Roles

There are 8 types of safety experts working in TÜV. They are:

• INSPECTION services:
• Assessor
• Lead Assessor S (leading small project teams of up to 2 persons)
• Lead Assessor L (leading large project teams with more than 2 persons)

• AUDIT services:
• Auditor
• Lead Auditor

• CERTIFICATION services:
• Certification Reviewer
• Certifier

• OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY of performing the services:

• Technical Manager

For detailed description of each role see [1.4-M.05.G001]

Note: a person may be cometent in several different Technical Roles

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 Technical Roles

are assigned to the persons working for the TÜV in all the safety assessment services.

The following Technical Roles are defined:

• INSPECTION services:
• Assessor
• Lead Assessor S (leading small project teams of up to 2 persons)
• Lead Assessor L (leading large project teams with more than 2 persons)

• AUDIT services:
• Auditor
• Lead Auditor

• CERTIFICATION services:
• Certification Reviewer
• Certifier

• the OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY of performing the services:

• Technical Manager
For detailed description of each role see [1.4-M.05.G001]
Note: a person may be cometent in several different Technical Roles

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In a Safety Assessment project, one needs to demonstrate competencies in all 3
aspects

1 Technical ROLE
3 Technical COMPETENCE

2 Conformity Assessment
Schemes

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Performing the Competence Assessment
 Technical Domain:
EXAMPLE
RST

3 Technical Competence:
1 Technical Roles: Brake, Wheels
Assessor
+Lead Assessor S
+Lead Assessor L,
Auditor
2 Technical Schemes:
EU NoBo, NOR DeBo
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Performing the Competence Assessment
ASSESSOR

Either: MASTER university degree (or equivalent) in a relevant

subject + 3 years of proven professional experience relevant for
the technical scope in which the person is intended to work

Or: BACHELOR university degree (or equivalent) + 5 years of

proven professional experience relevant for the technical scope
in which the person is intended to work

Or: Relevant technical vocational trainings in the field of the

scope of the assessment of at least 2 years + 8 years of proven
professional experience relevant for the technical scope in
which the person is intended to work

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 Lead Assessor for Small projects additional requirement

Proven experience of working under mentoring for at least

1 year (ISO17020 6.1.6) and at minimum participation and
positive assessment of his/her competences in 5 projects in
the relevant technical scope in which the candidate is
intended to work as Lead Assessor.
(This also applies for existing Lead Assessors, when
expanding their competence into new technical areas.)

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 Lead Assessor for Large projects additional requirement

Ability for large projects to

i. prepare a service offer;
ii. prepare an assessment plan;
iii. perform inspections;
iv. prepare interim/ final reports and associated
documents
v. coordinate own assessment activities and those
of two or more other persons
vi. coordinate with client and other relevant parties
vii. supervise / mentor other assessment team
members
viii. supervise subcontractors

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 Competency Improvement

For all experts

- In-house and External Safety Expert Training (internal or external) based on

TÜV’s Quality Management System & shall have the ability to present the
main topics:
 Inspection approach based on ISO17020;
 Principles of testing based on ISO17025;
 Principles of certification based on ISO17065;
 Inspection report preparation & signing rules

- The above will be reviewed every 3 years by relevant Technical Manager.

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 COVID-19 the new norm in Safety Assessment

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Post COVID-19
Our NEW Approach in Safety Assessment:

- Online Safety Assessment

- More Online Training to client’s technical/safety staff on TÜV’s requirements
- Using TÜV‘s AI technology and Global Rail Database
- Using secured IT tools for data transmission

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 Thank You for Your Attention
Vincent Tan
Regional Field Manager APAC GC

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