Summary
Railway systems in the UK and internationally are aging, with the need for the introduction of new infrastructure, technologies, and practices to ensure that they are sustainable and providing local, national, and international socio-economic benefits for the future.
Wage
£24,500 a year
The Salary will increase with completion of each year
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
You may be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and night shifts. Shifts and days to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 1 October
Duration
4 years
Positions available
5
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
* Working in the Engineering and Asset Management function of Engineering Services, you will have the opportunity to widen your knowledge, understanding, and skills in asset management and engineering assurance. Along with part time education and internal training throughout the scheme, you’ll upskill yourself in the relevant skills and competencies required for Network Rail.
* Upon successful completion of the Level 6 qualification, you will be able to use your experience to become a fully effective professional with the opportunity to continue learning and developing in a specialist area.
Where you’ll work
York
YO24 4EH
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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Your training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
* Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
* Establish and report engineering design briefs.
* Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
* Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
* Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
* Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
* Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
* Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
* Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
* Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
* Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
* Perform risk management for engineering activities.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
* Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
* Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
* Establish and report engineering design briefs.
* Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
* Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
* Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
* Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
* Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
* Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
* Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
* Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
* Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
* Perform risk management for engineering activities.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any subject (grade 9-4)
* English Language (grade 9-4)
* Maths (grade 9-5)
* Science (grade 9-4)
A Level in:
* Maths and/or Physical Sciences (grade 120 UCAS points)
Other in:
* Rail apprenticeship (grade L3)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Apprenticeship will involve working outdoors, in all weathers and occasionally at night