Rail Engineering Track Maintenance PTS - Level 2 NVQ Certificate

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Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Rail track practical experience
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering, and be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA,

or

• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test on the first week of the course.

Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, it will increase your chances of being offered employment in the rail sector.

Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Rail track practical experience
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering, and be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA,

or

• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test on the first week of the course.

Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, it will increase your chances of being offered employment in the rail sector.

This course provides you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work safely and efficiently on railway tracks.

Guided by experienced professionals from the rail industry, you’ll gain a solid understanding of track layout, health and safety protocols, manual handling, track inspection, and maintenance.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue roles and opportunities within the rail sector.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Railtrack practical experience
• Health and Safety
• First aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering, and be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA

or

• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years,

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC, or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test on the first week of the course.

Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course offers a fast-track pathway into the rail industry, with successful graduates gaining the skills and experience needed to access employment opportunities in the sector.

Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and provides the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Railtrack practical experience
• Health and safety
• First aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering and be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility requirements for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA, or
• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK, and have lived in the UK before 31 December 2020, or
• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK, along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years, and
• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test during the course.

Assessment will be based on activities you do on the track itself, as well as exams in first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, you will be offered employment in the rail sector.

Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Rail track practical experience
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering, and be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA,

or

• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test on the first week of the course.

Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, it will increase your chances of being offered employment in the rail sector.

Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and provides the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Rail track practical experience
• Health and safety
• First aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You must be interested in a career in rail engineering, be motivated and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 and above, and be able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility requirements for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA

or

Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK, and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK, along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years,

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test during the course.

Assessment will be based on activities you do on the track itself, as well as exams in first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, you will be offered employment in the rail sector. Progression within the railway is possible after achieving your level 2. You can join a level 3 programme or choose a pathway such as Signalling, Overhead Lines, Rolling Stock, or Telecommunications. 

Are you interested in a career in rail engineering? This course comes with a guaranteed job after successful completion and will give you the knowledge and skills you need to work on rail tracks safely and effectively. Learn about track layout, health and safety, manual handling techniques, how to carry out a track inspection, and how to maintain the track itself. Successful candidates will be offered employment in the rail industry.

This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:

• Personal track safety
• DC conductor rails
• Track induction
• Rail track practical experience
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Rail plant and tool training

You're interested in a career in rail engineering and eager to learn. You must be aged 19 or older and able to attend college 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) for 8 weeks.

You must also meet the eligibility requirements for residency:

• Be able to provide a British or Irish Passport with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA,

or

• Have a European Union Settlement Scheme residence (EUSS) with three years’ residency in the EU/EEA and UK, and have lived in the UK prior to 31 December 2020

or

• Have a biometric residence card permitting study in the UK, along with having lived in the UK for at least the last three years

and

• Be able to provide current proof of JSA, IS, UC or ESA or proof of salary.

All learners will undergo a drug and alcohol test in the first week of the course.

Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, as well as exams in first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course is a fast-track route into employment, and if you complete the course successfully, it will increase your chances of being offered employment in the rail sector.