ST0318 · Level 3
RAIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT
Ofqual-recognised (RN6118) apprenticeship assessment for the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard.
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About the occupation
What does a Rail Engineering Technician do?
Rail Engineering Technicians provide technical support to Rail Engineers. The engineering disciplines cover the following areas of the railway (infrastructure and trains); track (including minor works), overhead line, electrification, signalling, telecommunications, traction & rolling stock and rail systems. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and also specialise in one particular discipline.
Those working within the occupation of Rail Engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of The Railway to provide a safe and reliable railway for customers. The Rail Industry has a high level of safety critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.
For those Rail Engineering Technicians who have the ability and drive there is a wide range of further development and career progression opportunities within Rail Engineering. On completion the apprentice will have satisfied the requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician by the relevant Professional Engineering Institutions.
Typical job titles
- Track Technician
- Overhead Line Technician
- Electrification Technician
- Traction & Rolling Stock Technician
- Signalling Technician
- Telecoms Technician
- Rail Systems Technician
Assessment details
How the end-point assessment works
- 01
Gateway
Once the apprentice has completed their on-programme training, the employer and training provider confirm they are ready and submit the gateway evidence to us.
- 02
Planning
We agree assessment dates, locations and any reasonable adjustments with the employer, provider and apprentice.
- 03
End-point assessment
An independent RCG assessor carries out each assessment method set out in the assessment plan.
- 04
Grading and certification
Results are quality assured and confirmed, and we request the apprenticeship certificate on the apprentice's behalf.
The exact assessment methods and grading criteria are set out in the assessment plan on Skills England.