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Gateshead College - Rail Track Engineering

Gateshead College offer a wide range of qualifications and courses to suit everyone from young people starting out to more mature individuals looking to retrain/ change careers or start their first career. We are currently working with employers in the rail industry to recruit and train their new team members due to a high demand in this sector. If you’re currently unemployed this could be a great opportunity to get back into work.

In-person

Further info

Our Rail Track Engineering course includes industry relevant skills such as Track Induction; Personal Track Safety card (PTS); manual handling; first aid; and other necessary rail competencies. 

The course is Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm for 8 weeks, either at the college or in various community venues around the North East. After the course we’ll set you up with a paid work trial with a rail company.

For more information on our Rail Track Engineering course, visit our WEBSITE.

Who can use this service?

Anyone who is currently unemployed and over 19 years
old living in Northumberland. No prior qualifications or work experience needed.

How are services delivered?

Face to face or at the college/ community venues.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm for 8 weeks

Locations

Gateshead College, Quarryfield Road Gateshead NE8 3BE
In-person

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