// Unit group · 8312

Railway Brake, Signal and Switch Operators

Railway brakers, signallers and shunters take charge of and safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement.

8 Plant and Machine Operators, and Assemblers / 83 Drivers and Mobile Plant Operators / 831 Locomotive Engine Drivers and Related Workers / All level 4

// Working conditions

DrivingNoiseShift work

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

taking charge of and safeguarding freight train during run

controlling flow of railway traffic over section of line by operating signals and switches from control panel or signal box

switching and coupling rolling stock in railway yards and sidings in accordance with orders about loading, unloading and make-up of trains

making up trains for hauling by locomotive or cable and directing their movement along haulage ways in a mine or quarry

checking train systems and equipment such as air conditioning and heating systems, brakes and brake hoses prior to train run.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Braker (railway)
- Shunter (railway)
- Signaller (railway)

Indexed job titles 8