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Railway Conductor
The Railway Conductor (RWCD) training program has been designed and developed in partnership with the Railway Association of Canada. It is deliveried under the guidance of an Industry Steering Committee comprised of representatives from railway companies in Canada.
Conductors work as members of a train crew in either road or yard service. Conductors are involved with switching cars, making or splitting up trains in yards, or moving cars between yards, sidings or tracks according to instructions originating with yard and train planners. The role of the Conductor is an important link between customer satisfaction and maintaining efficient operations.
Wonder if the railway conductor career path is the right one for you? Check out the conductor self-assessment to learn more.
The program
The program is 17 weeks long (1 term). The program is presented in a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training through the use of the BCIT railway yard, lab facilities and work site field trips, and up to three days of immersive practical experience at an operational heritage railroad facility with ten miles of track located on Vancouver Island.
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Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.
A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.
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* All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding.
There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.
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