Hard Skills
IntermediateInterlocking System OperationManaging the arrangement of signals and switches to ensure train movements occur safely without conflicting routes.
AdvancedRailway Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to national and company-specific rail safety regulations and operating rules.
IntermediateTrack Switch ManipulationManually or remotely operating mechanical levers to change the direction of track points.
BasicRadio Communication ProtocolUsing standardized terminology and two-way radio equipment to coordinate with engineers and dispatchers.
IntermediateShunting CoordinationOrganizing the movement of locomotives and cars within a yard to assemble or disassemble trains.