Due to a high demand in the rail sector, we’re working with employers across the industry to recruit and train new team members, giving people the opportunity to start an exciting new career.
You will work towards completing two qualifications:
The course will also provide you with:
If you’d like more details about this course please call Derrin Atkins on 0191 4902349.
Assessment for the City & Guilds Rail Engineering qualification is designed to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical competence. It includes a combination of portfolio-based evidence and direct observation of practical tasks. This holistic approach ensures learners demonstrate both knowledge and real-world skills required in the rail industry, aligned with industry standards.
Our rail engineering tutors bring over 15 years of hands-on experience working with Network Rail, and they continue to work every weekend on live rail projects to maintain their industry competencies.
Their up-to-date knowledge and extensive practical expertise ensure that you’re learning from professionals who truly understand the demands of the rail sector.
With their guidance, you’ll gain the skills, insight, and confidence needed to become job-ready and succeed in a real-world rail engineering environment.
As part of this course, you’ll have get sponsored by a Rail company and upon successful completion, you’ll be offered a paid work trial to put your skills into action. Many of our past learners have gone on to build successful careers with leading industry employers This is your chance to gain real experience, get your foot in the door, and start a rewarding career in rail engineering.
Full set of PPE is supplied free of charge to each student and practical sessions are completed at Bowes Railway Museum.
Classroom sessions are held at a variety of community venues around the North East.
Students must be 19+ as of 31st of August 2025 and be either unemployed and claiming benefits, or working and earning below £30,000.
English and maths at entry 3 or above would be desirable to be able to complete the course.
This course is free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer).
To be eligible, you must:
Employers using bootcamps to upskill their workforce will be required to pay a contribution (10% for SME and 30% for large Employers).
Next course start dates will be:
Monday 2nd March at Wallsend Memorial Hall, NE28 6RN.
Monday 16th March at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, NE21 5LU.
Monday 20th April at Nucastle United Foundation, NE4 6BQ.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Median Salary
£45,616
Averge Qualifications
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
£29,268
£42,121
Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Public Safety and Security: Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
£57,404
£42,165
£38,292
Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
£48,613
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
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