Rail Traction and Rolling Stock Engineering

Cynnwys y Rhaglen Ddysgu

The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:

• Qualifications,

• Essential Skills

• On/off the job training

The total minimum credit value required for the:

Level 3: Rail Traction and  Rolling Stock Engineering is 96 credits.

Gofynion mynediad

General Entry Requirements

The pathway in Rail Traction and Rolling Stock Engineering is suitable for applicants who have the relevant GCSEs grades D to E in English, Maths and a Science. The selection process on behalf of employers may include initial assessment where applicants will be asked if they have any qualifications or experience that can be accredited against the requirements of the apprenticeship. They may also be required to take tests in basic numeracy and literacy, communication skills and spatial awareness. There may also be an interview to ensure applicants have selected the right occupational sector and are motivated to become an apprentice, as undertaking an apprenticeship is a major commitment for both the individual and the employer. Applicants who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Foundation Apprenticeship. This will be assessed during an initial assessment allowing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), where appropriate. Employers would be interested in applicants who: are keen and motivated to work in an rail engineering environment or are willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace or have previous work experience or employment in the rail sector or have completed an Enhanced Engineering Programme (formerly Pathways to Apprenticeship programme) in a relevant discipline or have GCSEs grades D to E in English, Maths and Science or have a Welsh Baccalaureate or without formal qualifications can show, possibly through a portfolio, that they have the potential to complete this apprenticeship, through having previously worked in the sector at Level 2 or have completed the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) or Essential Skills Qualifications (ESQ) qualifications or have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communication skills and have spatial awareness and are able and prepared to work outside often in challenging weather environments. Due to the safety critical nature of the role, applicants should be prepared to: go through checks for physical health including hearing and eyesight (colour blindness) be tested for drugs and alcohol abuse undergo checks through the Criminal Records Bureau. 

More specifically they may: 

• have previous employment or work experience in the rail sector or

• have completed a 14 to 19 Diploma in Engineering or

• have GCSE's in English, Maths and a Science (grade D to E or higher) or

• have a Welsh Baccalaureate or

• have completed an Enhanced Engineering Programme (formerly Pathways to Apprenticeship programme) or

• be keen and motivated to work in the rail engineering sector or

• be practically minded and want to work with their hands or

• be willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the job and apply this learning in the workplace or

• have completed a Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering or

• other related area or have completed the Essential Skills Wales (ESW) or

• Essential Skills Qualifications (ESQ) or

• have an interest in problem solving and organising activities or

• have completed tests in basic numeracy, literacy and communications skills and have spatial awareness.

Other entrants may have experience from working in the sector, and are now seeking to become qualified by undertaking an apprenticeship programme. 

Particular interest would be shown to those applicants who have had previous work experience or employment in the rail sector.

Rhaglen(ni) dd/dysgu'r llwybr prentisiaeth

Level 3: Traction and Rolling Stock

Level 3: Traction and Rolling Stock Cymwysterau

Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualifications below.

Sgiliau Hanfodol Cymru (ESW)

Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh 

Hyfforddi yn y gwaith / i ffwrdd o'r gwaith

Manylion y Cymhwyster yn y Gwaith/i Ffwrdd o'r Gwaith (Isafswm Credydau ac Oriau)

96 credits for competence and knowledge 

The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Traction and Rolling Stock Apprenticeship is 825.

Pathway duration approximately 36months depending on the qualification and unit options selected

Manylion Sgiliau Hanfodol yn y Gwaith/i Ffwrdd o'r Gwaith (Isafswm Credydau ac Oriau)

• 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication

• 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number

• 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy

Gofynion eraill ychwanegol

None

Rolau swydd

Traction and Rolling Stock Technician

Carry out inspection of traction and rolling stock; use appropriate tools and equipment, develop problem solving skills to fault find. Maintain and replace the components in the traction and rolling stock assets

Dilyniant

Progression routes into this pathway Entrants to this pathway are likely to primarily be school leavers who have completed their GCSE or Welsh Baccalaureate studies and in some cases relevant vocational activity such as Pre-Apprenticeship programme or extended work experience. More specifically they may: have GCSEs in English, Maths and Science - grade C or above or have a Welsh Baccalaureate or have a 14-19 Diploma in Engineering or have A or AS levels in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subjects have completed a Foundation level apprenticeship in Rail Engineering or have previous work experience or employment in the Rail or Engineering sector or be willing to undertake a course of training both on-the-job and off-the-job and apply this learning in the workplace and be keen and motivated to work in a rail engineering environment Other entrants may have experience from working in the sector, and are now seeking to become qualified by undertaking an apprenticeship programme. Particular interest would be shown to those applicants who have had previous work experience or employment in the sector. Progression routes from this pathway While significant numbers of Apprentices will seek internal progression to team leader or supervisory roles or follow a route into a senior technical role within their companies, some will want to progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering (Rail Pathway); others may decide to opt for a Foundation Degree in Railway Engineering or HNC/HND. More generally, most ex apprentices aspire to a combination of internal promotion while at the same time undertaking company sponsored qualifications as specified above. Useful websites: https://nationalcareerss ervice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/railengineeringtechnician.aspx http://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/ www.nsare.org UCAS points for this pathway: On completion of the Foundation Apprenticeship, individuals may continue working as Track Operatives or can go on to become team leaders and supervisors. 

Cydraddoldeb ac Amrywiaeth

It is important that apprenticeship Pathways are inclusive and can demonstrate an active approach to identifying and removing barriers to entry and progression. Pathways should advance equality of opportunity between persons who share protected characteristics and those persons who do not as identified in the Equality Act 2010.

The Protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act are age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. Marriage and civil partnership is also included although only in respect of the requirement to eliminate discrimination in employment.

Training providers and employers MUST also comply with the other duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to the industry based upon those nine protected characteristics.

Within the rail engineering industry, only about 4.4% of the workforce are women. The percentage of the workforce that is Black Asian and Minority Ethnic is also lower than the national average, at 5%.

Enginuity recognises the training and business benefits of having apprentices from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring equality and diversity drives all aspects of apprentice selection and recruitment. Equal opportunity and diversity refers to the active elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination against any person or group.

Enginuity wishes to make a Gender Equality Commitment. Enginuity has signed the United Kingdom Resource Centre (UKRC) CEO's charter in a bid to step up female recruitment in its key sectors and programmes. Due to impending skills gaps it is estimated that 204,000 people will be required to be recruited and trained between 2010-2016 within Semta’s sectors of Rail (18,700) aerospace, automotive, composites, electrical, electronics, maintenance, marine, mathematics, metals and engineered metal products, renewables and science. 

The UKRC is the Government’s leading body for advanced gender equality in science, engineering and technology (SET) and the CEO’s charter is a formal commitment to the UKRC’s agenda to challenge the under-representation of women in SET. Women make up 50% of the labour market, yet they make up less than 20% of the labour market in science, engineering and technology. 

The UKRC believes that only a concerted effort by the SET industry will break down the gender barriers that exist in traditionally male dominated environments and we want to be part of a new consensus which will create an inclusive working environment for women. The manufacturing industries in which this pathway operates are traditionally dominated by a white, male workforce. However, faced with an ageing workforce and the probability of skill shortages we must look to attract new entrants from a much more diverse recruitment pool. This means that all young people and adults considering engineering and manufacturing as a career are welcome. 

Providers of apprenticeship training including employers must be able to demonstrate that there are no overt or covert discriminatory practices in the selection and employment of apprentices. This can be demonstrated by implementing a Single Equality Scheme (SES). The new Equality Duty (part of the Single Equality Bill) introduced to the public sector requires all public sector bodies to produce a SES combining their current race, disability and gender schemes and should be recognised by all providers of apprenticeship training. The implementation of a SES demonstrates the organisation's commitment to equality and diversity by identifying new and improved ways of working to ensure the organisation is more efficient and effective in meeting the diverse needs of both staff and customers. 

 All those who recruit apprentices, be they colleges, training providers or employers, must comply with the Equality act of 2010 and apply the Equality and Diversity legislation taking full account of the following: 

•             The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and Code of Practice 

•             The Race Relations Act 1976 and Code of Practice 

•             The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Code of Practice 

•             Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003 

•             Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 

•             Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 

•             The Equality Act 2010 

Providers of apprenticeship training and employers must also actively monitor equality of opportunity and diversity procedures and take positive action where necessary to ensure equal access and treatment for all. Apprenticeships must be seen as a vital route to encourage and facilitate long term change in the equality and diversity of the engineering industry, therefore entry conditions into this pathway are extremely flexible. All effort should be made to increase the diversity of our apprentice population. 

Cyfrifoldebau a hawliau cyflogaeth (CHC)

Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) is no longer compulsory.  But it is recommended that all apprentices (especially the 16 years -18 year group) receive a company induction programme.

Cyfrifoldebau

It is the responsibility of the Training Provider and Employer to ensure that the requirements of this pathway are delivered in accordance with the Welsh Government/Medr Apprenticeships Guidance. 

 Further information may be obtained from: Medr

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