The Rail College
Free course · Level 2 Rail Track Maintenance
Your career on the railway starts here
Train from scratch with industry experts, gain two recognised qualifications and finish with a guaranteed interview with a rail industry employer – completely free if you're eligible.
Apply now →Only 20 places per course, given out first come, first served.
£0course fees if eligible
2qualifications
20places per course
What you'll achieve
Two qualifications, one new career
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
Level 2 Certificate in Railway Engineering Underpinning Knowledge
What's included
Everything you need to start
- Hands-on training on track plus classroom learning with industry experts
- Personal Track Safety and safety-critical training leading to your competency cards
- Free PPE to keep – hi-vis jacket, trousers, boots and hard hat
- Skills employers want – small plant, hand tools, manual handling, fire awareness and emergency first aid
- A guaranteed interview with a rail industry sponsor when you finish
The course at a glance
How it works
Upcoming courses
Pick your location
Stockport
Greater Manchester
Information day
Tuesday 2 February 2027
Course starts
Monday 15 February 2027
Bury
Greater Manchester
Information day
Wednesday 3 February 2027
Course starts
Monday 15 February 2027
Bristol
West of England
Information day
Tuesday 9 February 2027
Course starts
Monday 22 February 2027
Greater Manchester: adults aged 24+ living in Bury, Salford, Stockport, Trafford or Tameside. West of England: adults aged 19+ living in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire. You must have the right to study in the UK.
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Which course are you interested in?
Choose the location you'd like to study at and we'll take you to the right application form. It only takes a few minutes.