Road and Rail Drivers

Road and Rail Drivers drive cars, buses, coaches, trains, trams, vans and trucks to transport passengers and freight.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this sub-major group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- stopping at designated locations to pick up and set down passengers and freight - establishing destinations and determining most appropriate routes - ensuring passengers and freight arrive at destinations on time - manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading - assisting with loading and unloading operations using lifting and tipping devices - observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles