Providing support to technicians and engineers working on the rail network and trains.
Occupational Profile
Rail Engineering Operatives provide support to Rail Technicians and Engineers. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of “The Railway” (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), electrification, overhead line, signaling, telecommunications and traction & rolling stock. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and also specialize in one particular discipline.
Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable Railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.
Job titles include: Track Operative, Overhead Line Operative, Electrification Operative, Traction & Rolling Stock Operative, Signaling Operative, Telecoms Operative.
A Rail Engineering Operative may work on site or in a depot or in a technical office. Their work could involve:
- Assisting in the construction, installation, renewal, enhancement and modification of The Railway.
- Assisting with fault finding and diagnosis to prevent or address equipment failures.
- Maintenance and replacement of components.
- Assisting in functional and operational testing and inspection of The Railway using specialist equipment.
For those Rail Engineering Operatives who have the ability and drive there is a wide range of further development and career progression opportunities within Rail Engineering.
Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their Apprenticeships. Employers who recruit candidates without English or Maths at Grade C or above must ensure that the candidate achieves a level 1 English and Maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking the end point assessment.
Summary of standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/rail-engineering-operative/
Full standard
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/1137/rail_engineering_operative.pdf
