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Duration: Minimum 13 months

Certification

Level 2 Rail Engineering Operative Standard

Pre-Requisite Requirements

Demonstrate a basic ability with Maths and English.

To be eligible you must be 18 +

Overview

Rail Engineering Operatives provide support to Rail Technicians and Engineers.

It covers the following specific knowledge of the railway including track, electrification overhead line and signalling.

Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of the Railway to provide a safe and reliable Railway for customers.

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/rail-engineering-operative/

Duration

The duration for this apprenticeship is a minimum of 13 months.

What qualifications will I achieve?

You will achieve a Level 2 Rail Engineering Operative competence and knowledge. You will need to achieve a minimum of Level 1 functional skills qualifications in Maths and English and take a test for Level 2 functional skills qualifications in Maths and English.

What are the entry requirements?

Demonstrate a basic ability with Maths and English. You will need to be passionate about your chosen industry. To be eligible you must be 18 +

What will you do?

  • Assisting in the construction, installation, renewal, enhancement and modification of The Railway.
  • Assisting with fault finding and diagnosis to prevent or address equipment failures
  • Maintenance and replacement of components
  • Assisting in functional and operational testing and inspection of The Railway using specialist equipment.

To apply or for more information please complete the application form below.

To apply, please fill out the application form here

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OLEC 2, Doncaster
Very well constructed and delivered, outstanding performance on the trainer's part, both in the classroom and out on the track. I would recommend Archie McNeill to anyone who wishes to learn about overheads - a terrific experience.
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Lee had an excellent practical and pragmatic approach towards training. I found him to be very knowledgeable, but more importantly he has fantastic knowledge transfer skills.
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I enjoyed the course, it was delivered to a high standard. Kev is an excellent trainer, he is informative and has a great sense of humour. His method of teaching was simplified and thorough - Great!
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Very well run course, professionally presented. Good reminder of duties and responsibilities.
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Vic was a fantastic trainer, his knowledge of the industry is vast and his delivery was second to none. A great course and trainer - thanks!
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