OSCA occupation

OSCA 711332: Passenger Train Driver

Drives a train to transport passengers on railways. This record sits in Train and Tram Drivers. Related ANZSIC industry links are included for faster classification cross-checking. Skill level 3 is attached to this occupation record.

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 731311 Train Driver Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Drives a train to transport passengers on railways.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Occupation facts

Skill level: 3
Major group: 7 Machinery Operators and Drivers
Sub-major group: 71 Road and Rail Drivers
Minor group: 711 Automobile, Bus and Rail Drivers
Unit group: 7113 Train and Tram Drivers

Tasks

Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking of the train
Monitors track and weather conditions and railway signals
Ensures passengers, including those with mobility restrictions, board and alight vehicles in a safe and timely manner
Communicates with control centres using radio or other communication devices
Adheres to timetables and schedules to ensure on-time arrival and departures of trains
Makes announcements to passengers and liaises with onboard staff
Responds to emergencies or unexpected situations, such as mechanical failures or medical incidents
Ensures public safety by adhering to public duty of care protocols and monitoring transit security procedures
Completes reports related to train operations and incidents

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Related occupations

Industry context

Alternative titles

No alternative titles are currently attached.

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Compare OSCA 711332 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code711332 Passenger Train Driver	711331 Freight Train Driver	711333 Tram Driver
Official role definition	Drives a train to transport passengers on railways.	Drives a train to transport freight on railways.	Drives a tram to transport passengers on urban light rail networks.
Skill level	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 3	Skill Level 4
Key tasks	Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking of the train Monitors track and weather conditions and railway signals Ensures passengers, including those with mobility restrictions, board and alight vehicles in a safe and timely manner Communicates with control centres using radio or other communication devices	Inspects locomotives and rolling stock before, during and after journeys Operates and monitors controls to regulate speed, direction and braking, and track fuel consumption Ensures livestock freight are safe and in good physical condition Communicates with control centres and other train crew using radios and signals	Operates tram controls and regulates speed Monitors traffic conditions and adjusts driving accordingly Announces stops and provides passenger information Reports mechanical or operational issues
Alternative titles	Not stated	Freight Locomotive Driver	Not stated

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

Compliance risk score

4 of 4 factors passing

10 / 10

✓

Verified official source

- ABS OSCA occupation record present

✓

Previous edition migration

- OSCA to ANZSCO correspondence attached

✓

Complete hierarchy

- Major, sub-major, minor and unit group links are present

✓

Legacy crosswalk

- Legacy ANZSCO correspondence attached

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711331 Freight Train Driver711332 Passenger Train Driver711333 Tram Driver

Frequently asked questions

What does OSCA 711332 do?

Passenger Train Driver is the current ABS occupation record used to describe a specific occupation. It sits in the OSCA hierarchy and carries skill-level context plus related titles and tasks.

How should I read the skill level?

The skill level tells you the educational or training depth that the ABS associates with the occupation. It is a classification signal, not a salary band or a qualification checklist on its own.

Why is industry context shown on an occupation page?

Industry context helps when the title is common or ambiguous. It shows where the occupation is typically employed so you can compare it with the right ANZSIC family.

Source and trust

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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