- Description
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Drives a train to transport passengers and freight on railways. Registration or licensing is required.
- Skill Level
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4
- Alternative Titles
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- Locomotive Driver
- Specialisations
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- Electric Train Driver
- Fireperson (Railway)
- Locomotive Observer
- Rail Car Driver
- Steam Train Driver
- Skills Assessment Authority
- Caveats
- No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 7313 Train and Tram Drivers
- Description
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drive trains and trams to transport passengers and freight on rail networks.
- Tasks
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- stopping at stations and set locations to pick up and set down passengers and freight
- opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
- observing signals, track conditions, nearby traffic and prescribed speeds to ensure safety
- monitoring indicator gauges, changing controls and power supply poles and reporting operating irregularities
- checking time and adherence to timetables
- may advise passengers on destinations
- Skill Level
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Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required. - Occupations in this Group
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- 731311 Train Driver
- 731312 Tram Driver
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