Get your career on the right track.
If you’re looking for a well paid career, you’re in the right place. The UK is in need of 1000’s of Rail Track Operative's and you can become one of them!
We have a rail training courses starting in Birmingham on 2nd April 2024:
Level 3 - Diploma in Engineering Technology (Rail-focused)
Eligible candidates can fund the cost of the course through a Government-backed Advanced Learner Loan. Buzzed? Apply now!
This course has just 20 spaces available on a first-come first-served basis is fully booked.
(Applications are now closed)
Get your career on the right track.
If you’re looking for a well paid career, you’re in the right place. The UK is in need of 1000’s of Rail Track Operative's and you can become one of them!
We have a rail training courses starting in Birmingham on 2nd April 2024:
Level 3 - Diploma in Engineering Technology (Rail-focused)
Eligible candidates can fund the cost of the course through a Government-backed Advanced Learner Loan. Buzzed? Apply now!
This course has just 20 spaces available on a first-come first-served basis is fully booked.
(Applications are now closed)
The pros of working in rail
Great earning potential
New Track Operatives often earn £27-37k per year on average.
Fast-track progression
It is possible to upskill quickly and earn £60k per year in just two years.
Career stability
There’s no shortage of work with billions being invested into rail.
The pros of
working in rail
Great earning potential
New Rail Track Operatives often earn £27-37k per year on average.
Fast-track progression
It is possible to upskill quickly and earn
£60k per year in just two years.
Career stability
There’s no shortage of work with
billions being invested into rail.
“At LearnerBee, we partner with industry leading colleges, training providers and rail employers to connect willing learners like you to upcoming opportunities. This will give you the knowledge, skills and support you need to succeed”
– Nathan Mahon, Co-Founder at LearnerBee
“At LearnerBee, we partner with industry leading colleges, training providers and rail employers to connect willing learners like you to upcoming opportunities. This will give you the knowledge, skills and support you need to succeed”
– Nathan Mahon, Co-Founder at LearnerBee
Get trained up and out there
Get trained up and
out there
Rail training & skills
Learn rail work fundamentals
15 weeks training (3 days p/w)
Mon-Weds study (9am-430pm)
Practical and theory sessions
Learn rail work fundamentals
15 weeks training
Mon-Wed (9am-4:30pm)
Practical and theory sessions
Licence to work on track
Safety critical training
10 days training (F/T Mon-Fri)
Gain competency cards
Includes Personal Track Safety
Safety critical training
10 days training (F/T Mon-Fri)
Gain competency cards
Includes Personal Track Safety
Great earning potential
Support into employment
Link up to rail sponsors
Guaranteed interview*
98% chance of employment**
Support into employment
Link up to rail sponsors
Guaranteed interview*
98% chance of employment**
Eligibility Checker
Lives within 30 miles
of Birmingham
Hard grafters with a can-do attitude
UK or EU Citizens
(3 years or more)
Ages 19+ (L3)
Photo ID and proof of address required
Open to training and learning skills
Serious about a
career in Rail
Commit to complete the full course
FAQs
Is there a guaranteed job?
No but it’s very likely. If you complete training, you’ll get an interview with an employer and 98% of our previous learners who completed their training have got a job within a few weeks. Our college partners are working with employers actively looking to fill live roles – all promising stuff.
What jobs are available?
Starting roles include Track Operatives, Earthing Assistants and Vegetation Management roles, with quick progression routes to Authorised Person, or Lookout, or Possession roles. There’s loads more jobs too with incredibly good salaries.
Am I eligible for the course?
Register and complete the eligibility check. It’s a quick and easy process and takes around a minute to complete. Based on your answers, we will direct your application to the most relevant course to you.
Is the training paid?
No, you won’t be paid until you secure a role. Most candidates fund themselves throughout the training programme through evening/weekend work, savings, family support, and Universal Credits, depending on individual circumstances.
Would rail strikes affect the work?
The stuff you see is related to Network Rail staff and the public sector. Candidates go on to work in the private sector and tend to be unaffected by the strike action. The railway plays a vital role in the UK and skilled workers are always needed.
How is the cost of the course funded?
This course is funded via a Student Loan that you will need to apply for. Our partners at Betaris Training will advise you on this at the information and enrolment session.
Will applying for a Student Loan effect my credit rating?
No, it will not.
When will I have to pay back my Student Loan?
You'll only start making repayments when your income is over £27,295 a year. A small percentage of your salary will be deducted monthly until you have fully repaid the cost of the course. Our partners at Betaris training will explain in detail at the information and enrolment session.
I have more questions about funding and Student Loans?
Our partners at Betaris training will give you all the details you need at the information and enrolment session. There will be a chance for Q&A on the day to go through anything that doesn't get covered.
What ages are eligible?
You have to be 19+ to apply (no upper age limit) however if you are only 19, you must have turned 19 before 31.08.2023
What will I learn in the training?
Industry overview, manual handling, first aid, track construction, track maintenance, track inspection, risk assessment, switches and crossings, track geometry, extremes of weather, PTS prep, track site sessions, hand tools and plant training, health & safety and more.
Where is the Information Session?
Training will take place in Birmingham. If you’re eligible, we’ll email you the full details.
If I can’t join the Information Session are there more courses?
We can’t promise that there’ll be future courses in your area. Keep checking our Facebook page for updates, and feel free to email [email protected] and ask to be put on a waiting list. We’ll gladly put you on there.
What do I need to bring to the Information Session?
Photo ID such as a Passport, Driver’s Licence or Citizen Card (please make sure these are valid and in date). Birth Certificates are also accepted as valid ID.
Proof of residency (Utility Bill or Bank Statement dated within the last three months)
National insurance number (NI card or past wage slip)
Proof of citizenship (for those born outside of the UK)
Our team will remind you when we book you on to the Open Day.
When will the training programme start?
2nd April 2024.
Where will the training take place?
The in-person classroom and practical sessions will both take place at venues in Birmingham (address details will be provided by Betaris Training at the Information Session)
How will the training be delivered?
A blended mix of in-person classroom sessions and in-person practical sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesdays are for virtual worksop sessions. Full details will be provided at the Information Session.
Who will deliver the training?
Our partners at Betaris Training.
Can I study part-time?
15 weeks of the course will require in-person attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wednesdays are virtual workshop days. By definition, this element of the course is part-time.
The 2 weeks Safety Critical Training element of the programme however, is full-time, Monday to Friday.
Can I miss some training?
If you expect to miss parts of the training, we recommend you apply for a future course and commit to the entire programme.
Can I work and study at the same time?
Of course - But only if it doesn't interfere with your training days.
Can I just do the Safety Critical Training?
No, that’s not an available option right now.
Can I enrol without attending the Information Session?
No, attendance at the Information Session is mandatory if you wish to enrol. Already decided you want to enrol but cannot make the Information Session? Contact us at 0333 577 5222 or email [email protected] and we can have a chat about your options.
Get to know us a bit.
LearnerBee is a Marketing and Learner-Find Agency.
We partner with colleges, training providers, and employers to create and bring the best vocational training opportunities to life.
Most of the courses we share are ones you cannot find elsewhere and are showcased exclusively by us.
We simply connect those looking for a career change to these opportunities.
After all, we get a buzz from seeing people change their lives for the better.
Get to know us a bit.
LearnerBee Services is a marketing and learner-find agency, specialising in railway training courses.
We partner with colleges, training providers, and employers to create and bring the best railway training opportunities to you.
Most of the courses we share are ones you cannot find elsewhere and are showcased exclusively by us.
We simply connect those looking for a career change to these opportunities.
And to be honest, we genuinely enjoy seeing people change their lives for the better. It makes us feel pretty good (guilty as charged).
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