This certification includes proof of qualifications / competence in the following fields:

• Composition and functioning of track maintenance machines
• Measuring and control systems of track maintenance machines
• Servicing of track maintenance machines
• Operation of operating controls of track maintenance machines
• Action to be taken in the event of malfunctions on track maintenance machines
• Track geometry / track parameters in compliance with railway guidelines
• Track laying and track maintenance methods
• Practical experience
• Quality assurance of work performed using track maintenance machines
• Fire protection, occupational health and safety
• Proof of skills and/or the ability to make objective appraisals and decisions

Entrance requirements
Education

• Proof of school-leaving certificate
• Proof of training preferably in the mechanical engineering sector
• At least one year’s experience of working with track maintenance machines
• Computer skills
• Successful participation in a training course for operators of track maintenance machines
• or proof of adequate experience as a track maintenance machine operator.

Personal requirements

It is required from the “Operator of Track Maintenance Machines” that he:

• is at least 21 years old,
• is physically and mentally fit to operate a track maintenance machine,
• has personal reliability and
• no dependency on alcohol and other intoxicants.