Signal and Track Switch Repairers Career

Signal and Track Switch Repairers

The main tasks and work activities of Signal and Track Switch Repairers are to maintain work equipment or machinery, inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear, test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning, inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems. In general, for the Signal and Track Switch Repairers, troubleshooting, equipment Maintenance, quality Control Analysis, repairing and other 14 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Signal and Track Switch Repairers

Most Signal and Track Switch Repairers occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 12.82% of Signal and Track Switch Repairers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 31.57% of Signal and Track Switch Repairers have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Signal and Track Switch Repairers tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Signal and Track Switch Repairers occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

0.00%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

12.82%

Post-Secondary Certificate

31.57%

Some College Courses

10.71%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

44.39%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.51%

Vocational Programs for Signal and Track Switch Repairers Career

1 vocational program is closely related to the Signal and Track Switch Repairers occupation - Electrician. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Electrician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $15,963

Average Program Length: 587 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 11.99 Months

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Schools for Signal and Track Switch Repairers Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Signal and Track Switch Repairers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Ripley, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 17 programs to 362 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $4,308

Houston, TX

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 7 programs to 260 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,230

Tampa, FL

Altierus Career College-Tampa

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 8 programs to 211 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,316