Construction - Rail Engineering - Track Maintenance

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

NVQ and Relevant Components

Level 2

Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Various start dates

Wakefield College

9 Week(s)

Part time

Daytime/working hours

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Various start dates

Castleford College

9 Week(s)

Part time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

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.

Course Details

Qualifications and competencies that can be achieved:

City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
City & guilds Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering underpinning knowledge
Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Track Induction (TIC)
Hand tools/small plant training
Manual handling
Emergency first aid
Safety awareness
Fire awareness

Also included:

Approved personal Protective Equipment
Sponsorship
Drugs, Alcohol and Medical Screening

Your next steps...

This programme is designed to support progression to employment in rail engineering track maintenance.

Additional information

https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/course-search/castleford-college/construction/rail-engineering-track-maintenance

To book please visit: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/students/information-for-prospective-students/how-to-apply

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