Description
Operate electric, diesel or steam locomotives to detect and identify rail flaws.
Alternative labels
operate equipment for rail-flaw-detection
identify rail flaws through use of locomotive
use specialist equipment to detect rail flaws
detect rail flaws through use of locomotive
use locomotive to detect rail flaws
use rail-flaw-detection-machine
use specialist equipment to identify rail flaws
utilise rail-flaw-detection machines
use locomotive to identify rail flaws
operate rail-flaw-detection equipment
operate rail-flaw-detection machines
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate rail-flaw-detection machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Rolling stock inspector: Rolling stock inspectors inspect wagons and carriages to asses their technical condition while grouped together and before they are used for transportation activities. They check technical devices, ensure complete and correct operation of the rolling stock, and prepare required technical documents and/or checklists. Depending on work organisation they are also responsible for limited ad-hoc maintenance or exchange work and the performance of brake tests.
Optional skill
Operate rail-flaw-detection machine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Railway infrastructure inspector: Railway infrastructure inspectors are responsible for checking the conditions of railways. They monitor compliance to health and safety standards and inspect the infrastructure to detect damage or flaws. They analyse and report on their findings to ensure railway conditions are maintained at a safe level.
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