As an Occupational Railway Instructor, you will need to master following:

• control train movement
• locomotive brake applications
• passenger transport regulations
• physical characteristics of railways
• teach train driving principles
• train operating procedures

More generally, an occupational railway instructor is also versed in:

• adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• adapt training to labour market
• apply intercultural teaching strategies
• apply teaching strategies
• assess students
• assist students in their learning
• curriculum objectives
• give constructive feedback
• guarantee students' safety
• health and safety measures in transportation
• mechanics of trains
• monitor developments in field of expertise
• observe student's progress
• prepare lesson content

It also helps to know the following:

• check train engines
• customer service
• customs regulations for passengers
• drive trams
• ensure maintenance of trains
• facilitate teamwork between students
• follow signalling instructions
• interpret tramway traffic signs
• manage resources for educational purposes
• operate tram controls
• tram network
• types of trams
• assessment processes
• freight transport methods
• interpret traffic light signals used in tramway infrastructure
• mechanical composition of trams
• perform classroom management
• practice emergency stops
• provide lesson materials
• track geometry
• work with virtual learning environments