Railway Signaller
OFO No: 731201
What is a Railway Signaller?
A Railway Signaller is also known as a Signalman. A Railway Signaller has the very responsible job of making sure that trains arrive safely and on time, without disruptions.
What does a Railway Signaller do?
(1) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 2
- perform the assembly and wiring of railway signalling equipment
- apply regular quality checks on the signalling equipment
- keep up to date with health & safety regulations
(2) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 3
- plan and prepare installation and maintenance of signalling equipment
- communicate tasks and responsibilities to the work team
- install signalling equipment safely and according to specifications
- perform regular maintenance
- always understand and apply all safety measures (before, during & after)
(3) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 4
- plan & prepare the execution of fault finding and repair tasks
- perform repair tasks safely and according to engineering specifications
- apply safety measures (before, during & after)
Are you . . . ?
- interested in railways?
- responsible and reliable?
- a person with good eyesight?
- a person who can focus on what they are doing?
- a person who obeys rules and regulations?
- safety conscious?
- able to handle pressure?
How do I become a Railway Signaller?
TETA suggests the following:
(1) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 2
Requirements:
- First, you will have to have a General Education and completed a Training Certificate NQF Level 1 including Mathematics or equivalent.
(2) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 3
Requirements:
- knowledge and abilities to use engineering hand and power tools
- knowledge of electrical wiring techniques
- knowledge and ability to solder electrical conductors & components
- have an understanding of health & safety in working environment
- knowledge and ability to perform first-aid and fire fighting
- knowledge and understanding of railway signalling principles
- knowledge of assembly of railway signalling equipment
- knowledge of electrical wiring of railway signalling equipment etc
(3) National Certificate: Railway Signalling NQF 4
Requirements:
- knowledge of mechanical signalling
- knowledge of company rules and regulations when performing maintenance
- knowledge of train working rules
- be able to perform maintenance on a bank of batteries
- be able to join electrical signal cables
- be able to install an apparatus case
- be able to install an electrical railway signal
- be able to install a track circuit and electrical points
- be able to perform preventative maintenance on an apparatus case, colour signals and railway track circuits.
These can be done through School of Rail.
- SCHOOL OF RAIL
http://www.transnetfreightrail-tfr.net/SS/HC/Pages/School-of-Rail-.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Train Driver or Air Traffic Controller
Is becoming a Railway Signaller right career choice for me?
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