Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Grow your talent base and boost productivity in your business with PET-Xi training.

PET-Xi delivers the track pathway on the apprenticeship standard which covers:

Understanding of track geometry including track gauge, alignment, elevation, curvature and track surface and the impact of train wheels; the requirements, methods and techniques for the installation and maintenance of the track (rail, fastenings, sleepers) and the load bearing capacity of the track foundation; the impact of the railway environment e.g. tunnels, embankments, vegetation, and drainage. Able to undertake detailed inspection and analyse the performance and condition of track and where appropriate conductor rail systems, diagnose and correct faults and to use track specific plant and equipment.

The apprenticeship is delivered over two years and cover the following units/ Modules

Knowledge

RETK3 – 001 Working Safely within rail engineering
RETK3 – 002 Mathematics for engineers
RETK3 – 003 Engineering solutions and innovation within the rail industry
RETK3 – 005 Mechanical Principles
RETK3 – 006 Railway Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance
RETK3 – 007 Rail Technologies

Competency

QENM2/001 Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements in the Rail Industry
QENM2/002 Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
QENM2/003 Working Efficiently and Effectively as a Rail Engineering Technician
RETC/004 Plan Permanent Way Activities
RETC/005 Implement and Monitor Safe Working Systems for Permanent Way Maintenance or Renewal Activities
RETC/006 Allocate and Monitor Resources for Permanent Way Engineering Activities
RETC/007 Undertake Detailed Inspection of the Permanent Way Infrastructure
RETC/008 Assess the Performance and Condition of the Permanent Way Assets
RETC/009 Establish Track Geometry and Position
RETC/010 Ensure that the Track is Fit for Operational Purpose

PET-Xi also has the use of a training track with third rail, where learners can learn the hand tools and have use of specialist equipment used on the track from our partner.

Our Delivery Method is Learn and Apply

All potential learners will complete an initial assessments and diagnostics for Maths, English, and ICT, complete a skills scan, a career assessment, knowledge assessment and engineering mathematics assessment along with that they will take part in a team building exercise and have an interview with one of our experts prior to coming on to the apprenticeship.

All learners will attend functional skills Maths and English regardless of any prior learning, as we feel that learners need to maintain their skills at a level 2 standard and above.

PET-Xi graded good by Ofsted for all areas including Apprenticeships

“Trainers work effectively with the employer and draw on their shared expertise to provide apprentices with clear and comprehensive explanations that relate practical work to theoretical concepts. For example, apprentices apply robust safety practices to new techniques to refine their skills in using a transposer to reposition lengths of rail track to replace older track. Employers value the skills apprentices develop and the contribution they make to their business.”

“Managers and employers ensure that rail apprentices have a strong working knowledge of health and safety, including track-side safety. As a result, apprentices know how to work safely and identify possible risks when undertaking new
activities.”

Ofsted Report 28 September to 1 October 2021

Changing lives and empowering supporting learning

Changing lives and empowering supporting learning

Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard