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5.2 KiB
Markdown
141 lines
5.2 KiB
Markdown
# Competences — rail traffic controller
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Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f643bff3-74ef-48d1-b033-820e2d8659e9).
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## Essential
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- **handle stressful situations in the work place** (skill/competence)
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- **maintain computerised records of railway traffic** (skill/competence)
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- **maintain railway signal equipment** (skill/competence)
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- **manage train working timetable** (skill/competence)
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- **mark differences in colours** (skill/competence)
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- **mechanics of trains** (knowledge)
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- **modern power signalling systems** (knowledge)
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- **operate LED-based panel signal boxes** (skill/competence)
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- **operate railway communication systems** (skill/competence)
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- **operate train integrated electronic control centre** (skill/competence)
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- **operate train signalling equipment** (skill/competence)
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- **oversee operational safety on trains** (skill/competence)
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- **oversee the daily train operations plan** (skill/competence)
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- **process data from railway control rooms** (skill/competence)
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- **provide information on train routes** (skill/competence)
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- **react calmly in stressful situations** (skill/competence)
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- **signal box parts** (knowledge)
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- **signal boxes** (knowledge)
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- **test railway signalling equipment** (skill/competence)
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- **use different communication channels** (skill/competence)
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- **write signalling reports** (skill/competence)
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## Optional
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- check for defects in railcars (skill/competence)
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- determine train operational safety actions (skill/competence)
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- monitor train schedules (skill/competence)
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- train planning (knowledge)
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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 9 ads, as of 2026-07-19)
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Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.
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### Hard skills
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- data analysis — **33 %**
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- emergency response — **33 %**
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- rail transport operations — **33 %**
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- train scheduling — **33 %**
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- train coordination — **22 %**
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- train dispatching — **22 %**
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- verbal communication — **11 %**
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- written communication — **11 %**
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- safety system implementation — **11 %**
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- schedule monitoring — **11 %**
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- signal communication — **11 %**
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- rail traffic dispatch — **11 %**
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- technical problem solving — **11 %**
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- railroad operations — **11 %**
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- rail operations control — **11 %**
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- record keeping — **11 %**
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- record maintenance — **11 %**
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- resolution of operational issues — **11 %**
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- revenue service operation — **11 %**
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- mass transportation operations — **11 %**
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- operational issue identification — **11 %**
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- performance monitoring — **11 %**
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- problem solving — **11 %**
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- problem-solving — **11 %**
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- radio communication — **11 %**
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- emergency response coordination — **11 %**
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- failure management — **11 %**
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- dispatching — **11 %**
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- hazard identification — **11 %**
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- incident management — **11 %**
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- incident recording — **11 %**
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- inspection management — **11 %**
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- locomotive operation supervision — **11 %**
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- decision making — **11 %**
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- delay management — **11 %**
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- assessment coordination — **11 %**
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### Methods
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- big data analytics — **11 %**
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- computerized record keeping — **11 %**
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- emergency operations center (eoc) — **11 %**
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- national incident management system (nims) — **11 %**
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- risk assessment — **11 %**
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- roadway worker protection (rwp) — **11 %**
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- rules-based dispatching — **11 %**
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- safety regulation compliance — **11 %**
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- virtual simulation — **11 %**
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### Responsibilities
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- train movement coordination — **33 %**
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- record keeping — **22 %**
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- rail service maintenance — **11 %**
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- railroad record maintenance — **11 %**
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- real-time digital monitoring — **11 %**
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- safe rail service operation — **11 %**
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- safety hazard reporting — **11 %**
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- safety protocol maintenance — **11 %**
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- new dispatcher training — **11 %**
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- personnel supervision — **11 %**
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- rail infrastructure monitoring — **11 %**
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- rail operation supervision — **11 %**
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- operational strategy development — **11 %**
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- operator coverage arrangement — **11 %**
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- passenger service evaluation — **11 %**
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- efficient rail service operation — **11 %**
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- emergency notification — **11 %**
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- freight coordination — **11 %**
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- lrv inspection — **11 %**
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- incident response coordination — **11 %**
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- information dissemination — **11 %**
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- information gathering — **11 %**
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- call fielding — **11 %**
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- cane supply management — **11 %**
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- cane train operation management — **11 %**
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- cane train operation oversight — **11 %**
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- delay resolution — **11 %**
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- data entry — **11 %**
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- data-driven decision making — **11 %**
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- communication with train crews — **11 %**
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- train movement direction — **11 %**
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- train movement monitoring — **11 %**
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- train operation supervision — **11 %**
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- train schedule adjustment — **11 %**
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- train schedule coordination — **11 %**
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- track access coordination — **11 %**
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- track inspection support — **11 %**
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- traction power monitoring — **11 %**
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- sugar cane supply management — **11 %**
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- system performance maintenance — **11 %**
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- team training — **11 %**
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- signal control — **11 %**
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- situational awareness — **11 %**
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- training new controllers — **11 %**
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