Skills by Occupation

shunt outbound loads perform wagon coupling comply with railway safety standards operate radio equipment mechanics of trains shunt inbound loads test the braking force of trains operate railway control panels perform routine maintenance on railway engines perform rail track inspections physical characteristics of railways use hand signal for transport procedures operate railway switches operate railway communication systems perform maintenance on locomotives operate switching locomotives enforce railway safety regulations deal with challenging work conditions read railway circuit plans control train movement drive vehicles railway framework legislation assess railway operations rail infrastructure oversee operational safety on trains principles of mechanical engineering operate railway vehicles check train engines train operating procedures shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards dangers of marshalling activity follow switching instructions in rail operations operate railway warning systems

compare shipment contents with waybill ensure train stability after loading load animals for transportation electrical wiring plans assist in the movement of heavy loads electrical engineering keep written records of cargo