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EKC Training’s Rail Engineering Centre (Shepherdswell)
We offer specialist Rail training courses at EKC Rail Engineering Training Centre.
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No prior experience needed for our courses
Our Rail courses are tailored for achievement in our Centre, allowing you to start without prior experience or employment in the sector.
By completing the course, you will be prepared to enter a promising career journey in the rail sector.
You will be armed with a diverse range of qualifications and practical skills so that you can confidently pursue roles in rail engineering, track maintenance and related areas.
What’s included in our Rail courses?
1 October 2024
The fast-track Rail Engineering programs are designed to give you everything you need to kickstart your career. Here's what's included.
Meet our Rail Trainer Assessor
Jason Rose
Jason is one of our expert Rail Trainer Assessors at EKC Training, and brings over ten years of experience in the rail industry to the classroom.
We spoke with Jason to find out more about the Rail course, his background and what he enjoys about working as a Rail Trainer Assessor.
Career prospects
Example:
Rail construction and maintenance operatives
£
£58,760
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Rail construction and maintenance operatives lay, re-lay, repair and examine railway track and maintain surrounding areas.
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“I have always worked locally around Canterbury doing scaffolding, but I fancied a career change into something slightly different.
“I have a few friends who have studied this course before. They’re now working really well on the railways in their own carers, and it inspired me to give the course a go.
“It’s a very friendly place to study and everyone I’ve spoken to has been welcoming. It’s a great environment and everyone has a good attitude about the course and the future.”
Harvey
Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
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Contact Us:
01843 605045
adultlearning@eastkent.ac.uk
Shepherdswell, Dover, CT15 7PD
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