Railway Car Technician | SkilledTradesBC

Program Updates

Effective April 1, 2019 the Railway Car Technician certification can be obtained through a challenge pathway, please view OPSN 2019 003 for details.

Exam Resources

The Occupational Analysis Chart describes the scope of competencies for the trade. The CofQ exam was developed to assess the competencies listed in this chart.

The Exam Breakdown for the Certificate of Qualification exam shows the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

The Reference Materials provide study material for challengers preparing to write the exam.

Program and Challenge Information

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Railway Car Technicians inspect, repair, replace and recondition mechanical or structural components and systems of freight cars and passenger coaches. They must have a mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills and be able to use many different types of power, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools or equipment. They work for railway companies or rail car repair facilities.

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