Kickstart your career in engineering with our 4-year Electrical Apprenticeship. Gain technical qualifications and hands-on experience working on major rail projects.\n\nAbout the programme \n\nAs an electrical apprentice, you'll receive formal training and practical engineering experience, developing skills to support the Babcock Rail business. \n\nYou'll gain experience in design, installation, and testing across various electrical rail disciplines, including points heating, signalling power, and external lighting. This includes both day and night shifts to ensure comprehensive experience in renewal and refurbishment projects. Your education/training \n\nDuring your apprenticeship, you'll work towards an SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5 and an SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Engineering. \n\nIn the first year, you'll train at East Kilbride Group Training Association's facility, completing a National Certificate in an Engineering Discipline and SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at SCQF Level 5. \n\nIn years 2 to 4, you'll continue training with Higher National Certificate studies on a day-release basis at a local college and complete a SCQF Level 7 Diploma in Engineering. You'll also attend rail safety and technical courses at our Hamilton training facility and work with operational teams to gather the required evidence for your SCQF Level 7 qualification. What youâll need \n\nA minimum of 5 SQA National 5s (or equivalent), which should include English, Maths, and a science subject.\nMany of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels â GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.