TRAINING & EDUCATION

Learn. Develop. Upskill.

“A Better Way To Upskill Your Workforce”

At Railsafe Group we provide a wide range of training & education services to meet your needs. We’re proud to deliver accredited, Ofqual Regulated courses, NVQs, exclusive tailor-made CPD units, which go above and beyond industry standards and your highest level of satisfaction.

NEW TRAINING ACADEMIES

EAST TILBURY

In February 2024, we opened our new Training Academy in East Tilbury. Our new centre is fully equipped with 5 classrooms, a lunch breakout area, and meeting rooms with plenty of parking! Our Training team is led by Sarah Brown, Training & Commercial Director at Railsafe Group as we continue to welcome new trainees for learning and development.

Railsafe Training Academy | Thames Hub, Thames Industrial Park East Tilbury, RM18 8RH

LEEDS

We deliver a range of NVQ Rail Engineering Courses in the North of England, which are part of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s AEB (Adult Education Budget) funding stream. Company funding covers Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale and Kirklees areas, and our Training Academy & Resource Centre in the heart of Leeds Town Centre, allows us to reach the entire region of West Yorkshire. Working closely with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Probation Trust and Leeds City Council, learners will receive full access to an NVQ qualification including all practical elements relating to rail. Once fully qualified, course members will enter into employment with either Railsafe Group or another employer within our partnership scheme.

Railsafe Training Academy & Resource Centre | 68 Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 2EE

SKILLS BOOTCAMPS

Take your team to the next level with our skilled bootcamps and mentoring services.
Super accessible, up to 16 week, Rail Operative / Technician Pathways.
Our Skills Bootcamps are designed to increase your skills, industry knowledge and help start a career in rail.

RAIL COURSES

These qualifications are delivered with compulsory Health and Safety Training in Small Tools, Manual Handling, and Fire Awareness.

NVQ LEVEL 2 & 3

NVQ level 2 will suit anyone working in rail engineering that has relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a supervised role.

NVQ level 3 is ideal for anyone working in rail engineering with a great deal of technical skills, experience and knowledge under minimum supervision. You will alsohave a good record of safety, fault correction and ensure all work meets the required standard.

Available NVQ Rail Courses include:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge | City & Guilds Qualification Number: 501/2174/1
  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance | City & Guilds Qualification Number: 600/1076/9
  • Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Operative Competence | Qualification Code: 603/1295/6
  • Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Operative Knowledge | Qualification Code: 603/1296/8
  • Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Competence | Qualification Code: 603/0374/8
  • Rail Engineering Track Maintenance NVQ Level 2 | Qualification Code: 601/0198/2
  • Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Knowledge | Qualification Code: 603/0375/X

HEALTH & SAFETY COURSES

  • Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
  • Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF)
  • Levels 2 & 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Working at Height (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Principles of Manual Handling (RQF)
  • Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF)

PROFESSIONAL/SAFETY CRITICAL COURSES - PREPARATION & MENTORING

Railsafe Group can provide preparation workshops and Mentorship for a number of railway competences including but not limited to:

  • Personal Track Safety Pre-Learning
  • PTS Initial AC/DCCR – (Personal Track Safety)
    Overhead Line Equipment Construction 1 (OLEC 1) Course
  • Track Induction (TIC)
  • COSS
  • Points Op
  • SSOW Planner

Remote and in-person training is available at our dedicated training centres, or in your own workplace (group bookings only).

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