# Competences — rolling stock electrician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fd86ebe1-bad4-4486-9b76-01a48030e49a).

## Essential

- **apply health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **electrical systems used in transportation** (knowledge)
- **electrical wiring plans** (knowledge)
- **electricity** (knowledge)
- **electronics** (knowledge)
- **fasten components** (skill/competence)
- **install electrical and electronic equipment** (skill/competence)
- **install electronic communication devices on trains** (skill/competence)
- **maintain electrical equipment** (skill/competence)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of trains** (knowledge)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **use testing equipment** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply soldering techniques (skill/competence)
- check train engines (skill/competence)
- conduct performance tests (skill/competence)
- create technical plans (skill/competence)
- detect malfunctions in train control systems (skill/competence)
- electromechanics (knowledge)
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts (skill/competence)
- ensure maintenance of trains (skill/competence)
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health (skill/competence)
- identify customer's needs (skill/competence)
- install transport equipment lighting (skill/competence)
- operate soldering equipment (skill/competence)
- position vehicles for maintenance and repair (skill/competence)
- test electronic units (skill/competence)
- use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs (skill/competence)
- use specialised tools in electric repairs (skill/competence)
- write records for repairs (skill/competence)