Occupation

899531 Rail Guard or Conductor

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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.

Skill level: 5

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