Operate railway control panels

Description

Operate various types of railway control panels such as Individual Function Switch (IFS), One Control Switch (OCS) or Entrance Exit (NX).

Alternative labels

use rail control panels
operate rail control panels
perform railway operations using control panels
utilise railway control panels
utilise control panels to perform railway functions
perform railway functions through use of control panels
operate railroad control panels
use railway control panels
use control panels to perform railway functions
conduct railway operations using control panels

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate railway control panels is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Shunter: Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons, making or splitting up trains in shunting yards or sidings. They operate according to the technical features, such as controlling movement via a remote control device.
Railway electronic technician: Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
Level crossing signalperson: Level crossing signalpersons operate equipment in the safeguarding of level crossings, according to safety regulations. They supervise the traffic situation arround the level crossing, and communicate with traffic controllers, drivers, and other signalpeople when necessary. 

Optional skill

Operate railway control panels 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.

Automated cable vehicle controller: Automated cable vehicle controllers operate systems and control boards keeping under the control the operations of a varied array of modes of transport operated by cable. They can operate aerial cabins, telphers, funiculars, etc. They ensure continuous operations and intervene in the operations when unforeseen situations occur.

 


 

References

  1. Operate railway control panels – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022