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.
Course details
| Qualification name | NVQ Certificate in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance |
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| Qualification level | 2 |
| Awarding organisation | City & Guilds of London Institute |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Part-time |
| Course start date | 11th January 2025 |
| Cost description | You might want to invest in good quality PPE and safety boots, the college will provide you with a set of PPE which is returned at the end of the course. |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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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, orHave 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, orHave
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This course includes the following knowledge and skills areas:Personal track safetyDC conductor rails Track induction Railtrack practical experienceHealth and SafetyFirst aid Rail plant and tool training
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Assessment will be based on the activities you do on the track itself, and exams for first aid, personal track safety, and track induction.
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.
| Name | Enfield Centre |
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| Address |
73 Hertford Road London EN3 5HA Find on Google maps |