Occupational Railway Instructor Teaching Professionals

The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.

Possess basic knowledge of the mechanics involved in trains, understand the technicalities and participate in discussions on related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.

The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.

Have knowledge of passenger transport conventions and regulations.

Understand the dynamics of locomotive brake applications.

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Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.

The different practices, routines, and procedures regarding the safe operation of trains in order to prevent collisions, derailments, or unplanned exceeding of speed limits.

Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.

Identify the learning struggles and successes of students. Select teaching and learning strategies that support students' individual learning needs and goals.

Ensure that the content, methods, materials and the general learning experience is inclusive for all students and takes into account the expectations and experiences of learners from diverse cultural backgrounds. …

Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity, and repeating arguments when necessary. Use …

Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations. Diagnose their needs and track their progress, strengths, and weaknesses. Formulate a summative statement of …

Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.

Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner. Highlight achievements as well as mistakes and set up methods of formative assessment to evaluate …

Ensure all students falling under an instructor or other person's supervision are safe and accounted for. Follow safety precautions in the learning situation.

Keep up with new research, regulations, and other significant changes, labour market related or otherwise, occurring within the field of specialisation.

Follow up on students' learning progress and assess their achievements and needs.

Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.

Control acceleration, braking, and overall operation of train in motion.

Provide on-site trainings to trainees on how to operate and drive trains. Instruct them in theories and techniques on matters such as control panels, security signs, security measures, and procedures …

Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.

Understand different modalities of transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport. Specialise in one of the modalities and possess a deeper knowledge of the details and procedures of …

Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are …

Understand the 3D-geometry used for track layouts, and in the design and construction of railway infrastructure.

Understand passenger customs regulations; know which official documents or declaration forms are required from different kinds of passenger.

Understand the mechanical composition of trams; have the ability to identify and report any damage or malfunction to central operations.

Know the tram system in order to determine how to maintain tram services while causing minimal disruption to customers in the event of incidents.

Know different types of trams and their technical operating requirements. There are various forms of tram, such as cable-hauled, hybrid funicular electric, electric (trolley cars), gas trams, and trams powered …

Encourage students to cooperate with others in their learning by working in teams, for example through group activities.

Identify the necessary resources needed for learning purposes, such as materials in class or arranged transportation for a field trip. Apply for the corresponding budget and follow up on the …

Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.

Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.

Incorporate the use of online learning environments and platforms into the process of instruction.

Ensure that train engines comply with regulations before commencing a journey.

Drive trams through urban areas; pick up and drop off passengers and freight.

Oversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.

Follow signalling instructions throughout the journey. Comprehend the technical language used by signallers and adhere to instructions given by them.

Observe traffic lights in tramway infrastructure, examine track conditions, area traffic, and prescribed speeds to ensure safety.

Observe traffic signs, understand their meaning, and act accordingly in the tramway infrastructure.

Operate tram controls and power switches with different operating systems. Manipulate forward and reverse motion by smooth application of power and braking.

Practice emergency stops. Know the interchange with anti-lock braking systems (ABS), as this must be disabled before the execution of an emergency stop.