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Free Level 2 NVQ Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 NVQ Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 9 weeks and is open to adults who are currently unemployed or looking for work. You'll build the practical and technical knowledge needed to work on the UK rail network, covering track inspection, maintenance procedures, and safety on the railway.

Who this course is for

This course can either be studied at Castleford College or Wakefield College.

This 9-week rail engineering programme; delivered in partnership with Rail Futures, is suitable for adults who are currently unemployed or seeking employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to inspect and maintain railway track safely.
  • You'll understand the rules and regulations that govern work on the rail network.
  • You'll develop knowledge of track components, including rails, sleepers, and fastenings.
  • You'll learn safe working practices around moving trains and live infrastructure.
  • You'll understand how to use hand tools and equipment used in track maintenance.
  • You'll learn how to identify faults and defects in track and report them correctly.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in a classroom setting at Castleford College. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical observations, knowledge tests, and portfolio evidence. Assessment is designed to confirm you can apply skills and knowledge to real track maintenance tasks. Your assessor will observe your work and ask questions to check your understanding throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Track maintenance operative: inspecting and maintaining railway track day to day.
  • Permanent way operative: working on the rail infrastructure for a network contractor.
  • Rail track worker: carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on the line.
  • Rail engineering labourer: supporting engineering teams on track renewal projects.
  • Track patroller: walking and inspecting sections of track for faults.
  • Rail infrastructure technician: progressing into a more technical maintenance role.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering (Track): the next step for those wanting to take on more complex maintenance work and supervisory responsibilities.
  • Level 3 Award in Rail Safety: builds on your safety knowledge for more senior site roles.
  • Plant and Machine Competence Schemes: many track workers go on to qualify on specific rail plant machinery, opening up higher-paid specialist roles.
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