Domain - Rail Core Skills
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Level 2
Demonstrate basic knowledge of electric overhead traction systems
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 4 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 27554 and unit standard 27555.
18869 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of: the principles of overhead electric traction systems; and safety precautions required when working around electric overhead traction systems.
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Call railway signals
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
19285 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to call railway signals, and call railway signals.
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Demonstrate knowledge of rail operator communication systems
Version 3
19383 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a communication system for use within a train; describe communication systems between train and Train Control; and describe communication systems between Train Control and a rail operations'' centre.
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CMR 13
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Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures on a passenger rail vehicle
Version 3
19391 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail vehicle safety equipment; the evacuation of passengers from a passenger rail vehicle; and follow-up procedures.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Demonstrate knowledge of rail transport in New Zealand
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28012.
19392 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the New Zealand rail network, and demonstrate knowledge of: New Zealand rail operators and related services; methods used to regulate the rail transport industry; and work opportunities in rail transport enterprises.
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Demonstrate knowledge of rail braking systems used in New Zealand
Version 3
19487 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of rail braking systems available; and identify types of braking systems fitted to rail vehicles, in New Zealand.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Demonstrate knowledge of rail tunnel gas and use gas detection and protection equipment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
25007 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of rail tunnel gas types, sources, and reasons for gas accumulation; demonstrate knowledge of exposure to rail tunnel gas; demonstrate knowledge of and use gas exposure protection equipment; and demonstrate knowledge of and use rail tunnel gas detection equipment.
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Calculate fares, issue tickets, and accept payments in a rail passenger environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
27284 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people working in positions involving customer service in a rail passenger environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of calculating passenger fares and procedures for processing payments; and issue tickets and accept payments in a rail passenger environment.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Use PA system to make announcements in a rail passenger environment
Version 2
27285 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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This unit standard is intended for people working in positions which involve making PA announcements in a rail passenger environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the location of a PA system and its technical operation; and make announcements using a PA system in a rail passenger environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Demonstrate knowledge of fare stages and fare types in a rail passenger environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
27286 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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This unit standard is for people working in positions involving customer service in a rail passenger environment. This includes people who do not have a ticketing or revenue collection role. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail routes and fare stages; rail passenger fare types; purchasing options for rail tickets; and organisational procedures for accompanied items onboard a rail passenger service.
Standard-setting body:
Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Demonstrate basic knowledge of DC electric overhead traction systems
Version 2
27554 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate basic knowledge of the location and workings of DC traction; and demonstrate knowledge of safety requirements when working around DC traction.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of AC electric overhead traction systems
Version 2
27555 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: basic knowledge of the location and workings of AC traction; and knowledge of safety requirements when working around AC traction.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Level 3
Demonstrate knowledge of railway signals
Version 4
18864 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: fixed railway signals; train signals; hand railway signals; audible railway signals; and track worker signals.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Demonstrate knowledge of passenger rail transport services in New Zealand
Version 2
28012 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: passenger rail transport terms, career pathways, operators and services in New Zealand; and a passenger rail transport operator in New Zealand.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Level 4
Conduct safe work observations in a rail environment
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
21401 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and prepare for safe work observations; conduct safe work observations in a rail environment; and complete safe work reports and recommend remedial action.
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Organise and conduct an emergency evacuation from a passenger rail vehicle
Version 3
24603 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: ascertain the emergency situation; work out the evacuation plan; undertake the evacuation from a passenger rail vehicle; and carry out follow-up work after completion of evacuation.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 13
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Data as at 07 March 2026