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chief conductor

Chief conductors are responsible for the safe performance of all operational tasks on board of passenger trains outside the drivers cab, such as supervising safe opening and closing of the train's doors.

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DESCRIPTION

Chief conductors are responsible for the safe performance of all operational tasks on board of passenger trains outside the drivers cab, such as supervising safe opening and closing of the train's doors. They supervise and ensure the continuous care for the safety of passengers, especially in the case of technical incidents and emergency situations. They ensure the operational communication to the driver and to traffic control staff as defined in operational regulations. In case of several staff members attending the train, they supervise the team of conductors. They also carry out commercial activities such as ticket control and selling, and provide support and information to passengers as well as gastronomic services.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
check tickets throughout carriages
assist passengers in emergency situations
handle petty cash
OPTIONALOptional competences
use different communication channels
act reliably

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Skills overview

26total
24 essential
2 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 24 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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