§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

shunter

Shunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

mechanics of trains rail infrastructure physical characteristics of railways train operating procedures dangers of marshalling activity railway framework legislation principles of mechanical engineering

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electrical engineering electrical wiring plans

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

compare shipment contents with waybill assist in the movement of heavy loads load animals for transportation keep written records of cargo

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)