Chief Conductor Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Chief Conductor Do?
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 provide commercial activities such as ticket control and selling, and provide support and information to passengers, and provide gastronomic services.
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Where Do I Start?
Railway Framework Legislation
Know and apply railway framework legislation where requirements for railways in the EU are established. Know legislation that applies to the field of cross-border freight transit.
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Skills You Need to Become a Chief Conductor
Essential Skills
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EssentialRailway Framework Legislation knowledge
Know and apply railway framework legislation where requirements for railways in the EU are established. Know legislation that applies to the field of cross-border freight transit.
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EssentialPassenger Transport Regulations knowledge
Have knowledge of passenger transport conventions and regulations.
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EssentialTrain Routes knowledge
Know principal train routes and quickly search for relevant information to respond to customer questions. Provide advice on potential shortcuts and itinerary options.
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EssentialTramway Regulations knowledge
Know the regulations governing tramways and apply these regulations in the daily operations of tram transportation. Ensure that standards are met in relation to safeguarding the well-being of passengers and …
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EssentialCommunicate With Customers skill
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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EssentialHandle Petty Cash skill
Handle petty cash for minor expenses and transactions required for the daily running of a business.
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EssentialHandle Stressful Situations skill
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EssentialHelp To Control Passenger Behaviour During Emergency Situations skill
Know how to use life-saving equipment in emergency situations. Provide assistance if leakages, collisions or fires should occur, and support the evacuation of passengers. Know crisis and crowd management, and …
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EssentialProvide Information To Passengers skill
Provide passengers with correct information in a polite and efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist physically challenged travellers.
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EssentialSpeak Different Languages skill
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
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EssentialAnswer Questions About The Train Transport Service skill
Respond to all questions customers may have about the transportation services on a train. The conductor should posses a broad range of knowledge on fares, schedules, train services, passwords or …
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EssentialAssist Disabled Passengers skill
Use appropriate safety procedures to operate lifts and secure wheelchairs and other assistive devices while assisting physically disabled travellers.
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EssentialAssist Passengers In Emergency Situations skill
Assist train passengers in emergency situations, following specific procedures to ensure their safety; minimise the damage that unexpected situations may cause.
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EssentialCheck Carriages skill
Check train carriages to ensure cleanliness before the start of a train journey. Ensure that on-board services and entertainment (if any) are functioning as required.
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EssentialCheck Tickets Throughout Carriages skill
Check tickets and travel documents while walking through carriages during the journey. Maintain physical stability and service attitude during inspections.
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EssentialCommunicate Clearly With Passengers skill
Speak clearly in addressing travellers; communicate information related to their itinerary. Make announcements to passengers upon approaching the prescribed destination.
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EssentialCommunicate Reports Provided By Passengers skill
Transmit information provided by passengers to superiors. Interpret passenger claims and follow up requests.
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EssentialControl The Opening And Closing Of Train Doors skill
Control the opening and closing of train doors during stops. Ensure and enforce security measures for passengers entering and leaving the train. Ensure that equipment, train doors and controls are …
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EssentialEnsure Implementation Of Safe Driving Practices skill
Establish principles and standards of safe driving among staff. Impart information on safe driving practices to staff and ensure that they utilise these in the performance of transport operations.
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EssentialEnsure Passenger Comfort skill
Ensure the safety and comfort of train passengers; help passengers to get on and off the train using any mechanical aids as necessary. Respond to passengers requests and pursue maximum …
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EssentialMonitor Train Schedules skill
Ensure train schedules are followed; trains should not leave the station too late or too early. Monitor and regulate train dispatch and arrival in order to avoid trains arriving either …
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EssentialOperate Electronic Payment Terminals skill
Operate electronic payment terminals to collect credit or debit card payments from the travellers.
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EssentialOperate Railway Communication Systems skill
Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
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EssentialSell Train Tickets skill
Sell train tickets to railway travellers, taking into account destinations, schedules, and discounts available. Accurately check the validity of a range of tickets.
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EssentialTend To Passenger Belongings skill
Handle passenger belongings; assist elderly or physically challenged travellers by carrying their luggage.
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Optional Skills (2 of 2 displayed)
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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