Summary
Our Engineers focus on the signalling and control & information system assets that form the foundation of our transport system. Our Engineers are responsible for providing engineering support to maintenance & operations as well as modernisation projects.
Wage
£25,294 a year
Training course
Railway engineering design technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed. Typically, you will be required to attend college 1 day a week for the first two years.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years 6 months
Positions available
8
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice, your 3-year development programme will be made up of a day a week at the college, 5-7 Internal Signalling training courses and 6-8 work placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:
Signalling Systems (Major Projects) You will be involved in many aspects of the delivery of a major signalling system upgrade project, including Performance Modelling, System Delivery, Implementation and Project Safety & Assurance.
Train Control Systems- You will undertake various Engineering Assurance activities, such as supporting the signalling product approval process and producing Written Notices to amend and clarify engineering standards
Where you’ll work
197 Blackfriars Road
London
SE1 8JZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Railway engineering design technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply core engineering principles, including mathematical, scientific and technical know-how, to railway systems and the design process.
* Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of valid railway engineering design and technical solutions.
* Plan and carry out calculations, data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means.
* Create technical drawings, plans and technical documentation using relevant conventions and engineering terminology related to railway systems.
* Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM).
* Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering and/or design documentation.
* Apply statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations in the railway engineering design environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality management and assurance polices, recognising the wider implications to client or customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
* Support and contribute to the production of railway engineering design solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations and procedures, with consideration for security, cultural and societal, and environmental considerations.
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
* Apply sustainable and ethical principles to Railway Engineering Design.
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
* Apply core engineering principles, including mathematical, scientific and technical know-how, to railway systems and the design process.
* Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of valid railway engineering design and technical solutions.
* Plan and carry out calculations, data collection, analysis, evaluation, and report the outputs through appropriate means.
* Create technical drawings, plans and technical documentation using relevant conventions and engineering terminology related to railway systems.
* Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM).
* Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering and/or design documentation.
* Apply statutory health and safety policies, procedures and regulations in the railway engineering design environment, using risk assessment processes, procedures and documentation.
* Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality management and assurance polices, recognising the wider implications to client or customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations.
* Support and contribute to the production of railway engineering design solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations and procedures, with consideration for security, cultural and societal, and environmental considerations.
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards and data.
* Apply sustainable and ethical principles to Railway Engineering Design.
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
Your training plan
Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements. We’ll also support your professional development through a combination of classroom-led training courses, online training courses, mentoring opportunities and structured networking opportunities.
More training information
Placements may vary in duration but are typically between 3 and 6 months in length. This will depend on the details of the work being undertaken during the placement, for example, one apprentice may have a 6-month placement with one Major Projects team, but another apprentice may have 2 x 3-month placements with two different Major Projects teams. This may become necessary to ensure that you continue to gain sufficient breadth and depth of experience, particularly as each project progresses through its various stages.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English or English Language (grade A*-C or Grade D and above)
* Maths (grade A*-C or Grade D and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Adaptable
* Innovative
Other requirements
You must be a minimum of 18 years of age before the start date to be eligible for this scheme. Due to the health and safety requirements of this role we are unable to employ apprentices under 18 on this scheme