railway electronic technician

Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.

Alternative Labels

electrical rail electrician

electrical train electrician

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electrician electric engines

locomotive electrician

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rail electrician

rail electronic inspector

railway electronic inspector

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railway overhead power engineer

telecommunication electronic inspector

telecommunication electronic technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

comply with legal regulations detect malfunctions in train control systems enforce railway safety regulations ensure compliance with railway regulation ensure safety of mobile electrical systems follow written instructions install electronic communication devices on trains interpret circuit diagrams maintain railway signal equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions operate radio equipment operate railway communication systems operate railway control panels operate railway vehicles operate railway warning systems read railway circuit plans test electronic units use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs write routine reports

Essential Knowledge

electrical systems used in transportation electrical wiring plans electronics electronics principles

Optional Skills and Competences

design wayside signalling interlockings have computer literacy

Optional Knowledge

principles of mechanical engineering

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/75c5bab4-2546-4ba3-996d-42a9a1bab55d

Status

released

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