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 2024 and be either unemployed and claiming benefits, or working and earning below £25000.
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 4th August at Wallsend Memorial Hall NE28 6RN.If you are interested in attending this course, please come along to the Information & Enrolment Session on Tuesday 15th July at 1pm.
Monday 18th August at Blaydon Youth and Community Centre Shibdon Road NE21 5LU.If you are interested in attending this course, please come along to the Information & Enrolment Session on Tuesday 29th July at 1pm.
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.
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