What you’ll be doing
A Level 6 apprenticeship in rail and rail systems equips you for a career in the engineering design, installation, operation, and maintenance of essential railway systems.
You’ll join the Electrification & Plant LV team, focusing on signalling power, points heating, trackside equipment supplies, earthing and bonding, level crossing power supplies, and trackside lighting. Your projects will span from feasibility studies and early optioneering to detailed design. Additionally, you’ll assist with emergency designs to address any low voltage electrical faults on the railway.
Your role will involve surveying trackside assets and monitoring live equipment up to 1000V. All necessary training and personal protective equipment will be provided.
This apprenticeship offers a blend of academic learning and hands-on experience, preparing you for a progressive and evolving industry.
Who you are matters
We’re looking for driven go-getters with the ability to communicate with people of all levels. You should be comfortable working as a team, able to adapt to different situations and can approach problems in a creative way.
You’ll need to have one of:
* L3 Network Rail or equivalent Rail apprenticeship
* A Level BBB including Maths and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points)
* BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Maths and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points)
* EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, D, including Further Engineering Mathematics, and other options relevant to Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
* Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Maths and Physical Science subjects (122 UCAS points)
* Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points and including Maths and Physical Sciences
You’ll also need to hold 5 GCSE’s A-C/4-9, including Maths and English, or equivalent.
What you’ll get out of it
A E&P LV apprenticeship offers a comprehensive learning experience that equips participants with a wide range of valuable skills and knowledge. You’ll gain a deep understanding of designing electrical systems, focusing on low voltage applications. This includes learning about the components, systems, and standards used in the industry.
A good understanding in electrical principles is essential, and you’ll study the basics of electricity, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. Modern electrical design relies heavily on software tools, and you’ll become proficient in industry-standard design software, which will help you create, simulate, and analyse electrical systems efficiently.
The apprenticeship will also help you develop great decision-making skills, enabling you to make informed decisions based on technical data and practical considerations. This is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the railway. Additionally, working in this industry often involves teamwork, so you’ll learn how to collaborate effectively with colleagues, other engineers, and stakeholders, enhancing your communication and interpersonal skills.
Overall, this apprenticeship will provide you with a robust foundation in electrical engineering, preparing you for a successful career on the railway. You’ll emerge with both the technical expertise and the soft skills needed to thrive in a progressive and challenging industry.
This qualification will support your membership into a professional body such as the IET where you will ultimately aim to become a Chartered Engineer.
Our apprentices usually go on to secure senior roles within Network Rail. The skills you acquire will support your career development.
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