Rail Engineering NVQ - Level 2
Overview
Train for a new career in just 6 weeks with our FREE* rail engineering course.
Are you ready for a fresh start? Want a better job or new skills? Are you aged 19 and over? This FREE* course is a great way to get the skills you need to work in the rail industry.
Why choose this course?
- FREE* training
- Learn the skills that employers are looking for
- Get ready for real job opportunities
- Chance to move on to a higher-level course
Don’t miss out! Places fill up fast – take the next step today and get started on your new career.
*Free to adults aged 19+ who meet eligibility criteria (see below)
What will you get at the end of the course?
- NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance - Level 2
- Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator - Level 2
- Personal Track Safety (PTS) qualification
- Track Induction Course (TIC) qualification
- A Rail Sentinel Card (this shows employers you are ready to work).
Are you an employer?
If you are wanting to upskill your existing staff, recruit new employees, or support your own business. Contact our employer engagement team to find out more 0800 121 8317.
Start dates and fees
Upcoming start date(s)
Please note: Prior to starting the course, you are required to attend a session called 'Thinking of working in rail?'. This will involve a presentation followed by a short interview to ensure you are suitable to study this course.
Upcoming 'Thinking of working in rail?' sessions
Costs
- FREE
- Aged 19+ (as of 31 August 2024)
- Been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years
- Be unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits OR employed but earning less than £25,000 per year (proof required)
- Live in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire.
- £537
- If you do not fall into the above criteria.
| Start Date | Code | Annual Fee (Age) | Actions |
| over 19 |
| 06/05/2025 | 1250A920 | £537.00** E | Apply |
E You may be eligible for fee exemption depending on your circumstances. Please see our fees for adult learners page for more information.
What will I study?
- Preparing to undertake duties in the rail industry
- Undertaking routine manual maintenance
- Reinstate the work site after permanent way engineering activities
- Assisting in preparing resources for permanent way activities
- Undertaking replacement of permanent way assets and components
- Carrying out routine inspections of the permanent way
- Preparing small plant, measuring equipment and tools for permanent way renewal or maintenance
- Dealing with incidents and contingencies within the railway environment
- Lifting and moving permanent way materials components and equipment
- Restoring plain line track geometry to operational conditions
- Restoring rail switches and crossings to operational condition
- Health and safety awareness
- Manual handling
- Fire awareness
- Basic first aid
- Hand tools and track components.
Entry requirements
- Have an interest and passion for railway engineering.
- Be aged 19+ (on 31 August 2024)
- Working at a minimum of a Level 1 in English Language and Maths
- Students declaring previous convictions will undertake a review and if required, attend an exceptional needs panel. However, students who have been convicted of theft from the railways are unlikely to be employed in the rail industry
- You must also undertake and pass a random Network Rail Medical and Drugs and Alcohol test during the course.
Please note: If you have any licence conditions stating that you must not have unsupervised contact with under 18’s then your application cannot be processed or accepted due to the course being held on a site where there are students aged under 18.
If you have any criminal convictions, these must be declared on your application form. To avoid any disappointment or confusion please do not apply if this is the case.
How long is the course?
6 weeks.
What does the course lead to?
This course will give you the starting qualifications needed to gain work in the rail track industry.
Career opportunities
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