Group
Occupation

732935 Railway Signal Operator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

732935 Railway Signal Operator

Controls the movement of trains using manual and electronic signals, and notifies control centres of delays or accidents.

Railway Shunters are excluded from this occupation. Railway Shunters are included in Occupation 741934 Railway Shunter.

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Interprets movement orders and timetables to monitor train movements and the arrangement of rolling stock
  • Operates control panels and switches to control the movement of trains
  • Communicates with train drivers and other railway personnel using radios and communication systems
  • Notifies control centres of delays or accidents
  • Operates railway turntables to change the direction of rolling stock
  • Inspects railway signals and equipment, and reports faults and malfunctions
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