Occupation

741934 Railway Shunter

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

Sorts, assembles, and disassembles trains from rolling stock, and safely moves trains within marshalling yards.

Railway Signal Operators are excluded from this occupation. Railway Signal Operators are included in Occupation 732935 Railway Signal Operator.

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

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

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

Assembles and disassembles trains, locomotives, and/or rolling stock in the marshalling yard
Places wagons into railway parking tracks (sidings)
Moves trains safely between yards and platforms
Conducts safety checks on trains and rolling stock
Directs train drivers around the marshalling yard

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