Tram Driver

Overview

Drives a tram to transport passengers on urban light rail networks. Registration or licensing is required.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

Tasks

  • stopping at stations and set locations to pick up and set down passengers and freight
  • opening and closing doors before and after passengers board or alight
  • observing signals, track conditions, nearby traffic and prescribed speeds to ensure safety
  • monitoring indicator gauges, changing controls and power supply poles and reporting operating irregularities
  • checking time and adherence to timetables
  • may advise passengers on destinations

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

2 courses found.

Course name Providers
TDT40297: Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Road Transport)
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Superseded by:
TDT40202 : Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Road Transport)
TDT40202: Certificate IV in Transport and Distribution (Road Transport)
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Superseded by:
TLI40207 : Certificate IV in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport)