Career Details

Locomotive Engineer Certification

Description

(i) Personal safety practices; (ii) Operating practices; (iii) Equipment inspection practices; (iv) Train handling practices including familiarity with the physical characteristics of the territory; and (v) Compliance with Federal railroad safety laws, regulations, and orders;

Certifying Organization

United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Designated Supervisors of Locomotive Engineers

Certifying Organization

United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Student Engineers

Certifying Organization

United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Train Service Engineer

Certifying Organization

United States Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Type

B - Advanced

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