SMTH rail industry competence transition assessment platform
December Holiday Arrangements
Our helpdesk will be closed from 12:00 on 24 December 2024 until 09:00 on 27 December 2024 for general queries.
Due to the limited resources available over the festive period, all appeals and complex queries should be submitted by 12:00 on 20 December 2024. Any submissions made after this point may experience a delay in response until 02 January 2025.
Please see the attachments in the side bar for further details
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The transition of Signalling Maintenance Testing Handbook Competences to Sentinel
11 NOVEMBER 2024 – 1 MARCH 2025
If you, or someone you know, is a signalling engineer/contractor your paper Authority to Work will no longer be accepted as proof of the following signalling competences from 1 March 2025:
- SMTH Core Skills
- SMTH Aspect Testing
- SMTH Points Testing
- SMTH Cable Function Testing
- SMTH Diversion of a Circuit
From 1 March 2025 the authority to work for these competencies will only be accepted using the sentinel system.
What you need to do next
If you have not received your individual logon details or for further information on taking the assessment please email: SignallingCompetencyFramework@networkrail.co.uk as soon as possible.
Videos
SMTH Competency: Industry Engagement (January/February 2024)
SMTH Industry Engagement Sessions – Video September 2024
