Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
City & Guilds Qualification Number: 600/1076/9
Overview: The NVQs in Rail Engineering will enable you to demonstrate your professional skills and knowledge in a wide range of specialist areas. These qualifications prove competence of industrial performance, knowledge and understanding and recognise the ability of individuals working in traction and rolling stock within the rail sector. Entry requirements: There is no specific requirement for this course. We have to ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification successfully Who is it for? This course is designed for anyone who would like to develop their skills already working within the Rail Industry or someone who is ready to start a new career in Railway Engineering. Anyone who wants to prove competence of the level of skills required of basic track operatives. This introductory qualification will enable them to access the trackside and work safely and effectively in routine work under close supervision. Usually basic track operatives will work with contractors or hired through agencies for specific duties. Due to the safety critical nature of the rail industry, it is indispensable that they are able to prove their competence at this level, not only the knowledge but the practical skills required for the role as well.
Qualification structure:National Occupational Standards (NOS) This qualification has mapped to National Occupational Standards where they exist.
The optimum method of collecting evidence of a candidate's competence is by direct observation of activity when training on the track. Each learner is required to create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and, assignments and/or written examination.
ProgressionLearners who are successful will be able to progress into further learning and employment within the Rail industry.