Group
Occupation
821935 Railway Track Worker
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
821935 Railway Track Worker
Lays, aligns, and repairs tracks for railways, tramways, quarries, and mines.
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
- Removes and replaces damaged or worn-out tracks
- Measures and marks out areas for track construction or repair
- Operates small machinery and equipment to lay tracks
- Aligns and levels tracks using specialised tools and equipment
- Welds or bolts tracks together to ensure stability and safety
- Conducts regular maintenance and repairs on tracks and equipment