Railway Track Workers
Unit Group
ANZSCO CODE - 8216

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• spreading and tamping ballast to provide firm foundation for sleepers
• cutting rails to length and grinding worn and rough rail ends
• placing sleepers across roadbeds, and positioning and fastening rails on sleepers
• drilling bolt holes, and bolting and welding rail sections
• removing and replacing worn and damaged rails, sleepers and switches
• cleaning and lubricating switches
• examining track, lubricating wheel bearings on rolling stock and maintaining switch signal lamps
• installing and repairing signals and other equipment
• may assist with the righting of derailed rolling stock