Education · 1 of 4
The path
Almost nobody walks in off the street. The usual route is railway experience first, then a posting to the control centre.
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High school diploma
Grade 12
Grade 12 or equivalent is the stated requirement at the major carriers.
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Get railway experience
2 to 5 years
Most successful candidates have worked as a conductor or locomotive engineer and already know the operating rules and the territory.
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Apply and pass screening
Weeks to months
Testing that measures memory, multitasking and decision speed, plus an interview, medical and background check.
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Paid training
Several months
Months of classroom and simulator instruction on the operating rules, signals and control systems.
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Probation on live territory
Several months
Supervised shifts on real traffic before you are fully qualified.