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Train Driver
Train Driver's Assistant
Railway Track Repair Mobile Plant Operator
Railway Station Manger
Train Controller
Railway Signal Operator
Railways Assistant

 

Train Driver

Drives locomotives to convey passengers or goods between railway stations

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• Observes signals and truck conditions, and operates trains to prescribe speeds
  
• Monitors indicator gauges, and reports operating irregularities
  
• Checks time and adherence to timetable
  
• Stops at station to pick up or set down passengers or freight
  
• May supervise Train Driver's Assistant

Specialisations:
Electric Train Driver
Steam Train Driver

Train Driver's Assistant

Under the direction performs routine railway driving tasks, and receives instruction and training in locomotive driving.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• Assists the train driver in the operation of trains
  
• Observes signals and track conditions
  
• Monitors indicator gauges, and reports operating irregularities
  
• May drive locomotive during rolling stock shunting
  
• May change points and hook bins and rolling stock together during shunting

Specialisations:
Fireperson
Locomotive Operator

Railway Track Repair Mobile Plant Operator

Operate machinery to maintain and repair railway tacks

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

• Operates machinery to clean, spread and level gravel mix used in railway beds
  
• Operates track aligning machinery
  
• Operates machine to lay and repair tracks and railway bed
  
• Monitors operation of equipment
  
• Services and carries out minor repairs to machinery

Railway Station Manger

Organises and controls the operations of a railway station.

Skill Level:
The entry requirements for this occupation are an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Coordinates activities with the arrival, departure, loading and unloading of trains
  
• Maintains business records and prepares operational statements and reports
  
• Selects, trains and supervises railway staff
  
• Deals with customer inquiries, provided advice to customers and handles complaints
  
• Ensures compliance with occupational health and safety regulations

Train Controller

Overseas the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signally systems.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate ii or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

• Plots train movements and issues train schedules to drivers accordingly
  
• Authorises the movements of trains
  
• Monitors train movements and updates train schedules
  
• Liaises with other train controllers, track gangs and railway stations
  
• Arranges extra trains and crews as required
  
• Issues customer service information, including delays, arrivals and departures
  
• Advises drivers and train crew of maintenance on route
  
• Completes train notices for train scheduling

Railway Signal Operator

Railway Switching and Signally Operator
Controls the movement of trains or assembles and disassembles trains within marshalling yards.

Skill Level:
The entry requirements for this occupation in and AQF Certificate ii or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

• Determines locations of trains by observing lectric indicator boards
  
• Regulates shunting movements at sidings or in marshalling yards
  
• Receives advice of alterations to train movements
  
• May control marshalling yards and supervise shunting operations
  
• May operate railway turntables to change the direction of rolling stock
• Reads and interprets movement orders and timetables to monitor train movements and the
  arrangement of rolling stock

Specialisations:
Railway Shunter
Railway Yard Assistant

Railways Assistant

Assists in the operation and maintenance of facilities at railway stations.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is completion of compulsory secondary education or higher qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Updates platform indicators showing train times and destinations
  
• Cleans station facilities and removes rubbish from platforms and bins
  
• Collects tickets at barriers or checks tickets of passengers as they enter platforms
  
• Travels in railway guard van
  
• Gives signals for train's departure from station platform
  
• May shunt trains at county stations and operate signals
  
• May sell tickets and advise passengers on timetables or other inquires