Rail Track Engineering
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.
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Our next courses will be held in the following areas, please click the below areas to find out more information on times and venue locations.
Course starts on Monday 29th April and will be held at:
Blyth Community Enterprise Centre
Ridley Street,
Blyth,
NE24 3AG
You will need to attend an information session from 10am on Tuesday 23rd April.
Course starts on Monday 17th June and will be held at:
Gateshead College Skills Academy for Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics
90 Kingsway S,
Gateshead,
NE11 0SH
You will need to attend an information session from 1pm on Tuesday 11th June.
Course starts on Monday 17th June and will be held at:
Blaydon Youth Centre,
Shibdon Rd,
Blaydon-on-Tyne,
NE21 5LU
You will need to attend an information session from 10am on Tuesday 11th June.
Course content
The course will provide you with:
- Industry relevant skills
- Engineering qualifications - NVQ Level 2 in Rail Engineering (Track Maintenance & Repair) and Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering (Underpinning Knowledge)
- Track induction
- Personal Track Safety Card (PTS)
- OLEC 1 - Overhead Lines Electrification Current
- Manual Handling training
- Emergency First Aid
- Rail Competencies including Rail Saw, Cobra TT, Impact Wrench and Iron Man
Duration
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm for 8 weeks
After the course
You will be sponsored by a rail company and receive a paid work trial.
Past students have gone on to work with well known companies including McGinley, ISS, Coyles, Vital Rail, and GBR Solutions.
Who's it for?
Anyone who is aged 19 or over and is currently unemployed or on a low wage. No prior qualifications or work experience needed.
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Got a question?
Contact our team at [email protected] or call 0191 490 2349.
