Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Level 2
Course overview
This qualification is based on national occupational standards and helps you develop the practical skills and understanding required for track maintenance. It’s ideal for those looking to start or grow a career in the rail sector.
Course details
There are no formal entry requirements, but you’ll need to complete a BKSB initial assessment.
You’ll be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, an online health and safety exam, and the Personal Track Safety (PTS) Sentinel Card exam.
After completing this course, you can progress to the Level 3 qualification or move directly into employment in the rail industry.
Prepare to Undertake Duties in the Rail Engineering Industry; Assist in Preparing Resources for Permanent Way Activities; Undertake Routine Maintenance of the Permanent Way; Carry out Routine Adjustments to Permanent Way Assets; Undertake Replacement of Permanent Way Assets and Components; Restore Track Geometry to Operational Condition by the Manual Repair of Permanent Way Assets; Lift and Move Permanent Way Materials, Components and Equipment; Restore Plain Line Track Geometry to Operational Condition; Restore Switches and Crossings to Operational Condition; Reinstate the Work Area after Permanent Way Engineering Activities
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