The Rail Industry

The railway industry in the UK is positively booming. Nearly 20% of all European passenger journeys take place in the UK alone. The network is the fastest growing in Europe, and opportunities will continue to expand in the sector. There are currently 2,500 stations in the UK running 4,000 trains with 32,000 track kilometres. This is only going to expand over years to come, and the sector will have a demand for engineers to not only create these new expansions but to maintain the current ones too.

According to ciltuk.org.uk, the salary for a railway maintenance worker with Network Rail is at approx. £24,500. There’s also plenty of room to grow, learn and get salary increases along the way. According to Glassdoor, a project manager at Network Rail can rake in £44,699 and a project management assistant can earn approx. £28,172.

Track & Rail Course at Pinehirst Education

The course is specifically designed for those wishing to gain recognised qualification to pursue a career within the Rail Industry over the period of 2 years (Year 1 = Level 1 & Year 2 = Level 2). The course is delivered by Railway Professionals with over 15 years experience in the industry. The course content is detailed and designed to prepare those wanting to enter the Rail Industry. You will be expected to attend classroom sessions for 15-20 hours per week to achieve your qualifications. There is a strong practical element to the course, which is delivered at our purpose built stillage yard.

Upon completion of your 1st year you will gain a Open Awards QCF -Level 1 Cerficate in Skills in Track and Rail Site Maintenance and a CSCS Card.

Upon compleon of your 2nd year you will gain a Open Awards QCF -Level 2 Cerficate in Skills in Track and Rail Site Maintenance and a PTS Card (personal track safety).

Additional Qualifications

During your time at Pinehirst you will have the opportunity to study some additional qualifications alongside you main vocational aim. These consist of GCSE/Functional Skills Maths & English (if applicable), Forklift + Truck License and First Aid Training.

How to apply

All our courses are free and available to everyone; we don’t ask for any entry qualifications or any specific experience – all we require is enthusiasm and the commitment to get the most from your course. We will help you with the rest. You can apply online or call us to start our courses at any time. We have places available to start each month.

If you would like to discuss our courses in more detail please

contact; Franny on 07495 033938 or Clayton on clayton@pinehirst.net.