Mechanical composition of trams

Description

Understand the mechanical composition of trams; have the ability to identify and report any damage or malfunction to central operations.

Alternative labels

mechanical operations of trams
mechanical features of trams
tram mechanical architecture
mechanical functions of trams
tram mechanical operations
mechanics of trams
mechanical architecture of trams
tram mechanics
mechanical components of trams
tram mechanical parts

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Mechanical composition of trams is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Tram driver: Tram drivers operate trams, take fares, and look after passengers.
Tram controller: Tram controllers assign and manage tram vehicles and drivers for the transport of passengers, including records of distances covered and of repairs made.

Optional knowledge

Mechanical composition of trams is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Occupational railway instructor: Occupational railway instructors teach future occupational drivers of railway transportation, such as train, tram, metro and trolley drivers how to operate their railway vehicle according to regulations. They teach their students theory and techniques on how to optimally drive and maintain their specific railway vehicle, observe and evaluate the students’ practice. They also focus on non-driving related subjects such as customer service (in case of person transportation) and safety measure regulations.

 


 

References

  1. Mechanical composition of trams – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022