Rail Sector and ENLUTC

can the 4th GCSE be in engineering, for example, Level 2 in engineering manufacture and design.

Network Rail do, one of the career paths from the apprenticeship scheme is Electrification and Plant - which could be perfect for you!

In the rail industry you will be able to find apprenticeships in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering,... There are many different companies that offer apprenticeships of all sorts

Thank you.

Do you have any advice regarding beginning a career within the civil engineering spectrum? Thank you.

Great question Shanen :)

Morning,

We offer Level 3 Advanced Engineering apprenticeships which have a number of different career paths:
Track
Off-Track
Overhead Lines
Signalling
Telecoms
Electrification and Plant

For the Network Rail Advanced Engineering apprenticeship scheme you'd need:
GCSE English Language at Grade A* - C / 9 - 5
GCSE Math at Grade A8 - C / 9 - 5
GCSE Science at Grade A* - C / 9 - 5 or NVQ or BTEC Level 2 or above in an Engineering subject.

And
One other GCSE in any subject at Grade A* - C / 9- 5

The end to end application process from applying to receiving a job offer is around 4 -5 months - inclusive of any pre-employment checks. We keep in contact with you throughout this time and provide you with updates. There's always someone to talk to you throughout the process.

Some of the schemes have entry requirements which expect degree or masters level qualifications. These are particularly associated with career paths leading to professional recognition through training agreements.
If selecting a degree, you should check that the course is recognised by your Institution otherwise you may find that infill learning is required.
Key thing is to plan your longer term career strategy - all routes get there, its just what suits you as an individual

Thankyou for the reply I will take that into consideration.

Yes. As long as you have all of the other GCSE's required.

At Network Rail we have a number of programmes - Graduate and Undergraduate placements; including summer placement opportunities.

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Hi, yes. We run an engineering graduate scheme on behalf of the train operating companies (TOCs). TOCs employ engineering graduates every year. The requirements are usually a BEng or a Meng in a degree which is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

The apprenticeships at Freightliner currently cover foundations in both mechanical & electrical disciplines and can then be biased to either skill set later in the apprenticeship dependent on the candidate.

Go to the Institution of Civil Engineering website - it has a great range of opportunities and areas. From connecting societies by bridges and waterways to improving communities through environmental schemes. Civil Engineering covers a wide range of activities from design and building to maintaining and refurbishing (how does Network Rail make sure that 150year old structures can take modern day trains at speeds unimaginable to the Victorian designers)
Getting started is probably some holiday employment on site where you can see how ideas turn into reality. Check the type of work that the employer is doing to make sure it shares your vision. Many years ago my experiences were with Tarmac construction and Severn Trent Water authority.
Key thing is demonstrating involvement and a willingness to learn.

Thank you.

Freightliner also takes interns most years for work placements and in some cases has sponsored the candidate to finish their BEng/MEng and then securing a role after they qualify.

Carly
This is my first session using this process, so any feedback is welcome.
Your students ask good questions and hopefully some will be enthused to investigate further.
I do not know what the etiquette is concerning follow up but if you think that I can assist with either Civil Engineering or the railways, do let me know.
Regards
Colin