City & Guilds
Level 2
QN: 600/0963/9
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certificate In Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 376 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
19 Units
Guided Hours
376 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist in preparing resources for Permanent Way activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare resources to meet a plan
- Know how to prepare resources to meet a plan
2
Carry out corrective manual adjustments to Permanent Way assets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out corrective manual adjustments to Permanent Way assets
- Know how to carry out corrective manual adjustments to Permanent Way assets
3
Carry out routine inspection of the Permanent Way infrastructure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out routine inspection
- Know how to carry out routine inspection
4
Contribute to the security of the work environment in the rail industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the security of the work environment in the rail industry
- Know how to contribute to the security of the work environment in the rail industry
5
Deal with incidents and contingencies within the railway environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to deal with incidents and contingencies within the railway environment
- Know how to deal with incidents and contingencies within the railway environment
6
Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Passenger Transport Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know employment rights and responsibilities of the employee and employer
- Understand employment rights and responsibilities and how these affect organisations
7
Ensure that the rail track is fit for operational purposes following engineering activity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to ensure that the rail track is fit for operational purposes following engineering activity
- Know how to ensure that the rail track is fit for Operational purposes following engineering activity
8
Implement and monitor safe working systems for Permanent Way activities as a Protection Master
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to implement and monitor safe working systems for Permanent Way activities as a Protection Master
- Know how to implement and monitor safe working systems for Permanent Way activities as a Protection Master
9
Lift and move Permanent Way materials, components and equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lift and move Permanent Way materials, components and equipment
- Know how to lift and move Permanent Way materials, components and equipment
10
Monitor the performance and condition of Permanent Way assets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor the performance and condition of Permanent Way assets
- Know how to monitor the performance and condition of Permanent Way assets
11
Prepare small plant, measuring equipment and tools for Permanent Way renewal or maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare small plant, measuring equipment and tools for Permanent Way renewal or maintenance
- Know how to prepare small plant, measuring equipment and tools for Permanent Way renewal or maintenance
12
Prepare to undertake duties in the rail industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to complete personal preparation
- Know how to complete personal preparation
- Be able to prepare for duty
- Know how to prepare for duty
13
Prepare work site for Permanent Way engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare work site for Permanent Way engineering activities
- Know how to prepare work site for Permanent Way engineering activities
14
Reinstate the work site after Permanent Way engineering activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to reinstate the work site after Permanent Way engineering activities
- Know how to reinstate the work site after Permanent Way engineering activities
15
Restore plain line track geometry to operational condition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore plain line track geometry to operational condition
- Know how to restore plain line track geometry to operational condition
16
Restore rail switches and crossings to operational condition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore rail switches and crossings to operational condition
- Know how to restore rail switches and crossings to operational condition
17
Restore track geometry faults to operational condition by the manual repair of Permanent Way assets and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to restore track geometry faults to operational condition by the manual repair of Permanent Way assets and components
- Know how to restore track geometry faults to operational condition by the manual repair of Permanent Way assets and components
18
Undertake replacement of Permanent Way assets and components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake replacement of Permanent Way assets and components
- Know how to undertake replacement of Permanent Way assets and components
19
Undertake routine manual maintenance of the Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake routine manual maintenance of the Permanent Way
- Know how to undertake routine manual maintenance of the Permanent Way
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/0963/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2011
- Operational End
- Dec 2026