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ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course
ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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 during the course.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course
ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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 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.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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 to go into other pathways such as Signalling, Overhead Lines, Rolling Stocks or Telecommunications.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course
ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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.
ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course
ABOUT
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.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
PROGRESSION
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.
WHERE STUDENTS PROGRESS TO AFTER THIS COURSE
0%
of people went into Education, not Higher Education, after completing the course
0%
of people went into Employment after completing the course