Rail Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

The pathways within this framework cover skilled job roles in these areas. Skilled technicians play a key role in ensuring the infrastructure systems that make up the rail network are installed and maintained to correct standards, to ensure the safe and efficient running of the railway. Industry regulations stipulate a minimum age of 18.

Course Content
The pathways for the Rail Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship framework are:

• Signalling (Electronics)


• Electrification


• Track Maintenance


• Rolling Stock

The course includes:

• NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Rail Engineering Signalling Maintainer and Fault Finder


• NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance


• NVQ Certificate Level 3 in Rail Engineering Electrification Maintenance


• NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Rolling Stock

As part of the Apprenticeship framework you will also study Employment Rights and Responsibilities, and Functional Skills/GCSEs.

What are the entry requirements?

Successful completion of a relevant level 2 qualification and 4 GCSEs (grades A* – C), or equivalent, including English, maths and

science.

What can I do next?

Career pathways may include working as a Rail Engineering Technician, senior technical roles in signalling and track maintenance, or telecoms. Possible progression to Higher Education, including Higher Apprenticeships, HNCs, HNDs and Degree courses.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for an Apprenticeship

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses & Apprenticeships (PDF)

Considering an apprenticeship?
Many young people look to an apprenticeship to gain valuable skills directly in the workplace.
You can apply for both an apprenticeship, and a full-time course as your back up,
but note that you will need to do some research to find an employer willing to take you on as an apprentice
if you do not already have one.

If you are applying for an apprenticeship please use the application form above,
ensuring you complete section 4 of the form. In order to start your apprenticeship you must have an employer
ready to complete your apprenticeship with.

Please contact our Apprenticeship Hub team on 01206 712412 or
apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
or visit our Apprenticeships Section
for details and support when finding an employer. If you already have an employer please include
their contact details in section 4 of the application form. If you require any more information about
the apprenticeships we offer, please click "Read more..." below:

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