Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Level 2
at Birmingham Metropolitan College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
Interested in a hands-on career in rail engineering? This Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work safely and effectively in the railway industry. At James Watt College, you�ll even get to train on a real rail track!
What you need to get on
There are no formal entry requirements, but you�ll need to complete a BKSB initial assessment.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
James Watt College
Aldridge Road Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8NE
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Birmingham
- 9 September 2026 · Birmingham
- 7 October 2026 · Birmingham
- 14 October 2026 · Birmingham
- 11 November 2026 · Birmingham
- 18 November 2026 · Birmingham
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