• Prepare to undertake duties in the rail industry • Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements • Dismantle and remove Permanent Way assets and components
• Install permanent way assets and components • Prepare small plant, measuring equipment and tools for Permanent Way renewal or maintenance • Reinstate the work site after Permanent Way engineering activities • Introduction to health and safety in construction • Setting out and laying gravel paths • Laying paving slabs/Laying block paving Constructing one brick walling • Mixing and using concrete
3 GCSEs at grade E or above (including Maths and English or Welsh first Language), or equivalent Entry level qualifications
The course is assessed by a range of methods, including practical projects, assignments, case studies and course work. You will also have to complete on-line and paper based examinations set by the awarding organisations.
Successful completion of the course provides an opportunity to progress onto level 2 Rail Engineering programmes and/or employment within the Rail sector.
Upon successful enrolment on this course, you will be required to purchase appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practical elements of the programme.
Please discuss this at interview stage with the member of staff.
Financial support may be available depending on individual circumstances.
