Rail Skilled Track Operative - Cheshire & Warrington

This fully funded 15-day Railway Skills Bootcamp equips residents of Cheshire and Warrington with the essential skills, knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue employment opportunities within the railway industry. 

The programme combines PTS and Site Safety, Track Induction, and Portable, Transportable and Mobile Plant Training, equipping learners with the practical experience and safety awareness required to work on railway infrastructure projects.

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Is this programme right for me?

This bootcamp is ideal if you meet the eligibility criteria below:

  • Aged 19+

  • UK resident for 3+ years

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Not currently in full-time education

  • Will be subject to a Network Rail Approved Medical and Drug and Alcohol Screening pre-course and during any work
  • Based in Cheshire & Warrington 

Course Content

The Railway Skills Bootcamp is delivered on a full-time basis over 3 weeks (15 days), providing a total of 90 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The programme combines structured training and practical learning across PTS and Site Safety, Track Induction, and Portable, Transportable and Mobile Plant Training, equipping learners with the essential skills, technical knowledge and safety awareness needed to pursue employment opportunities within the railway industry.

PTS and Site Safety (5 Days)

Learn the fundamentals of Personal Track Safety (PTS), including the PTS learning package, practical assessment, working on electrified infrastructure, Emergency First Aid and Manual Handling Training.

Track Induction Course (5 Days)

Develop an understanding of track maintenance, inspection and renewal techniques. This module covers permanent way construction, track components and working methods associated with the maintenance, renewal, repair, adjustment and dismantling of railway track assets.

Portable, Transportable and Mobile Plant Training (5 Days)

Gain training in the safe use of small plant and equipment used on railway infrastructure. This includes rail-mounted grinders and clippers, lineside vegetation management equipment, cable avoidance tools and impact wrenches, with training and certification in the safe use of relevant equipment.

"The skills I took from the bootcamp was very valuable to help me secure my first developer job"

Patricia Ranakoski - Learner on programme & secured a role in Software Development

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