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Railway Engineering Skills Bootcamp
Level 2
19+
Up to 16 weeks, Full Time
Stanmore College
Delivered by Stanmore College in partnership with Rail Futures
Funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education (Skills for Life)
What Are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Skills for Life campaign. They offer free, flexible courses for adults aged 19+ to help Londoners gain in-demand skills and progress into employment quickly.
They are designed with employers to meet current workforce needs and provide a guaranteed job interview upon completion.
✔ Free for eligible Londoners aged 19+
✔ Co-funded options available for employers upskilling staff
✔ Up to 16 weeks of intensive training
✔ Leads to job opportunities in London’s growing sectors
About the Railway Engineering Bootcamp
This specialised Skills Bootcamp prepares learners for roles within the London Underground and wider rail engineering sector. With London facing a skills shortage of more than 5,000 qualified rail workers, this programme equips Londoners with the competencies employers urgently need.
Delivered in partnership with Rail Futures, the bootcamp provides the essential safety, engineering and trackside skills required for work on London Underground lines as well as Network Rail-controlled infrastructure.
Skills & Knowledge Gained
Learners will receive training in core rail engineering disciplines, including:
- Permanent Way
- Signalling
- Plant operations
- Track safety
- On-track and off-track operational skills
Gain Recognised Industry Competencies
Learners will achieve:
These additional competencies go beyond the standard Level 2 ASF Programme, allowing you to work on and off track and access a wider range of roles.
Additional Information
- Entry Requirements
To join this Skills Bootcamp, applicants must:
– Be aged 19 or over
– Live in London
– Be employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work
– Have the right to work in the UK
– Not be currently in full-time educationAdditional programme-specific criteria or checks (e.g., medical fitness) may apply.
Previous rail or construction experience is preferred.
- Delivery Format
In-person training with practical, hands-on rail engineering activities – 5 days a week
At Stanmore College for 3 weeks and Safety Critical Training is delivered offsite in East London.
- Fees
– Free for eligible Londoners aged 19+
– Co-funded for employers wishing to upskill existing staff
- Progression
Upon completion, learners will receive a guaranteed job interview with employers working across:
– London Underground
– Network Rail-controlled infrastructure
– Rail engineering subcontractors - Accessibility & Learning Support
Learning support and reasonable adjustments are available for eligible learners.
- Wraparound Support
Stanmore College will provide:
– CV writing
– Application support
– Careers coaching
– Interview skills and practice
– Job search support
– Employer visits and talks
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Railway Engineering Skills Bootcamp
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