Stevenage, Hertfordshire – Rail Engineering programme with Job Opportunities!

Epping Forest
2

Course Eligibility

  • Must be unemployed or on a low income (less than £17,000)
  • Must be receiving a benefit & UK resident for 3 years or more
  • Candidates need to be 19 or older as of 31st August 2023
  • Must be able to travel to Epping Forrest
  • Must be able to commit to the full course timings & schedule
  • Must have a valid/in date form of ID
  • You must hold a level 2 qualification if under 24 years old
  • No current funding available for residents who reside in the Greater London Authority.

Course Description

This is a 8 week intense programme for residents of Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.

The main training will be classroom based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, however, learners will also need to be able to travel to Epping Forrest for practical training days.

Course includes, PPE, Medical/D&A tests and all successful completions will go immediately on to the books of an employer.

  • Are you keen to start a new career in the rail industry, happy with night work/ outside work/ practical work?
  • Can you pass a  Drug and Alcohol test?
  • Are you fit and healthy and would you be likely to pass a Network Rail Medical?
Course Units:

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance

Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge

Critical safety licences and tickets including;

PTS – Personal Track Safety
TIC – Track Induction Course
OLEC1- Overhead lines on site
DCCR – Direct Current Conductor Rail

Modules Covered:

Engineering Industry
Engineering technology
Maintenance technology
Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment
Prepare to Undertake duties in the Rail Industry
Undertake routine Manual Maintenance of the Permanent Way
Carry Out Corrective Adjustments to Permanent Way Assets
Assist in preparing Resources for the Permanent Way
Undertake Replacement of Permanent Way Assets and Components
Restore Track Geometry Faults to Operational conditions
Prepare Small Plant, Measuring Equipment and Tools for Permanent Way Renewal
Deal with Incidents and Contingencies withing Rail Environment
Lift and move permanent way materials components and equipment
Restore Plain Track Geometry to Operational Condition
Restore Rail switches and crossings to Operational Condition.

Course Delivery:

Induction Date: Tuesday 4th June 2024

Start Date: Monday 10th June 2024

End Date: Friday 2nd August 2024

Duration: 8 Weeks

Course Overview

Course Start Date:
10/06/2024
Start Time:
09:30 AM
End Time:
04:30 PM
Course Duration:
8 Weeks
Difficulty Level:
beginner
Registration Deadline:
28/05/2024
Induction Date:
2024-06-04
Course Location:
Epping Forest

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Course Location:
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Course ID:
Course Tags:
railways

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