Group
Occupation
899531 Rail Guard or Conductor
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
899531 Rail Guard or Conductor
Maintains passenger safety on trains and in railway stations, and checks passenger tickets for train travel.
Railways Assistants are excluded from this occupation. Railways Assistants are included in Occupation 899532 Railways Assistant.
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education
New Zealand
- Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education
Main tasks
- Ensures safe and efficient boarding and disembarking of passengers from trains
- Controls crowd movements and ensures the safety of passengers around a railway station
- Monitors ticket barriers
- Announces the arrival and departure of train services
- Assists passengers with information regarding train schedules, delays, and any disruptions to services
- May check and sell tickets on regional and long-haul services