Occupation

821934 Rail Protection Officer

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

Assesses rail worksites, including on railways, tramways, quarries, and mines, and implements safety procedures to protect the worksite and workers.

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

Assesses worksite safety in rail environments by identifying hazards and appropriate risk controls
Ensures workers in the rail corridor are safe
Determines safety measures required for occupancy of the track
Obtains track work authority from Railway Network Controllers to allow rail traffic to proceed through worksites
Advises Railway Network Controllers of any delays in returning the track to service
May conduct risk assessments and provide safety briefings to rail work crews

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