PROTECH
APPRENTICESHIPS
At Protech Training Academy, we focus on providing great quality training with the right level of support to help apprentices achieve their full potential.
Our Railway Engineering and Track Maintenance Apprenticeship has been developed to ensure learners leave us industry-ready with all the skills and knowledge they need to start their careers in the sector.
Are you an employer seeking an efficient way to employ an Apprentice? Do you want to up-skill your current workforce? Are you someone who wants to enrol for an Apprenticeship?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, get in touch with us by calling
02920 810005 or get in touch using the contact form below...
LEVEL 2 NVQ APPRENTICESHIP
RAIL ENGINEERING AND TRACK MAINTENANCE
Protech Training Academy is a leading delivery provider of the Level 2 foundation apprenticeship in Rail Engineering and Track Maintenance. The framework consists of Level 2 NVQ Rail Engineering and Track Maintenance, Level 2 Underpinning Knowledge (Technical Certificate) and Essential Skills in Application of Number (Maths) and Communication (English) unless proxies can be provided to evidence attainment of Maths and English at Level 1. All learners successfully complete intensive health and safety modules and all safety critical competences in order to confidently and competently work in a live rail environment.
Our dedicated and accessible facilities in Taffs Well, South Wales provide a professional training environment complete with a comprehensive range of equipment including our Industry approved simulator track which supports and enhances learning, ensuring our learners get real life practical experiences on the track.
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
Learners need to be physically and medically fit, they will have a thorough rail specific medical examination to deem them fit to work.
Learners must be free from controlled substances (drugs) and alcohol, applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment screen prior to enrolment and another prior to the safety critical training phase. Any Sentinel sponsored individual is subject to random screening at any time during their time on any Network Rail managed infrastructure project.
Must be 16 years old to enter the rail industry, learners will be unable to work night shifts or use any petrol powered plant until they turn 18 due to legislation and insurance.
THE APPRENTICESHIP ENTAILS
8 weeks based at the Taffs Well training centre with practical learning undertaken on our purpose built test track.
- Working towards Level 2 NVQ in Rail Engineering and Track Maintenance
- Level 2 Underpinning Knowledge Certificate in Rail Engineering and Track Maintenance (Technical Certificate)
- Essential Skills Communication Level 1
- Essential Skills Application of Number Level 1
Industry standards and specialised course range
- PTS AC
- PTS DCCR
- Track Induction
- OLEC 1 – Access to Overhead Lines Construction Sites
Hand Tools / Site Safety
- Common Hand Tools and Jacks
- PTMP Training
Occupational Health and Safety
- Manual Handling
- Fire Awareness
- Emergency First Aid at Work
Other
- Rate of £6.40ph for 24 hours a week
- Full PPE supplied
- An approved full rail specific medical
- An approved rail specific drug and alcohol screen
- Sentinel profile registration
- Sentinel Card Application
- Competency Cards provided
On successful completion of the Intensive 8 week training phase, learners are industry ready with the skills and confidence to embark on a career on the infrastructure.
Following the classroom based element:
We provide each learner a placement with our rail labour agency, they will continue to be mentored and supported fully during this time and will attract a track operative rate. Learners should be aware that the rail industry can involve working unsociable hours and in varied weather climates. Shifts can involve the need to travel but transport is usually arranged by the Resourcing Manager.
If you have any questions or queries please call 02920 810005 or email emma.giles@protechrail.co.uk.
WHY CHOOSE PROTECH?
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