Open Awards
Level 1
QN: 601/7918/1
Curriculum Active
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 362 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
15 Units
Guided Hours
362 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with Maintaining Structures and Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with maintaining structures and surfaces
2
Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with the preparation of equipment for maintenance under supervision
- Be able to assist with the maintenance of equipment under supervision
- Be able to work safely
3
Assist with the Transport of Physical Resources within the Work Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with loading and unloading physical resources
- Be able to assist with the transport of physical resources within the work area
4
Carry out Corrective Manual Adjustments to Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out corrective manual adjustments to the Permanent Way assets
- Know how to carry out corrective manual adjustments to Permanent Way assets
5
Clearing and Weeding Outdoor Spaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Types of Weeds
- Be able to prepare for clearing and weeding an outdoor space
- Be able to clear and weed an area of an outside space
- Be able to tidy work area after clearing and weeding
6
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
7
Dismantle and Remove Permanent Way Assets and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to dismantle and remove Permanent Way assets and components
- Know how to dismantle and remove Permanent Way assets and components
8
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities.
- Understand the health and safety requirements of employers.
- Understand how to prevent and deal with accidents.
- Understand how to perform workplace tasks safely.
9
Install Permanent Way Assets and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to install Permanent Way assets and components
- Know how to install Permanent Way assets and components
10
Introduction to Engineering Tools, Equipment and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely with tools, equipment and materials in an engineering environment
- Be able to use and maintain hand tools for engineering maintenance operations
- Be able to use and maintain power tools for engineering maintenance operations
- Be able to use equipment for engineering maintenance operations
- Be able to use materials when carrying out engineering operations
11
Introduction to Working in the Railway Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what can be studied to support a career in the railway industry
- Know careers available in the railway industry
- Know how to access information on routes into the railway industry
- Be able to access information on routes into the railway industry
- Understand skills and knowledge required in a specific railway industry career
- Understand personal qualities required in a specific railway industry career
- Be able to identify personal targets to support progression into a career in the railway industry
12
Maintain Wooden Structures with Water-Based Preservative
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative
- Be able to maintain wooden structures with water-based preservative
13
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Maintain Wooden Structures with Water-Based Preservative
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the reasons for maintaining wooden structures with preservatives
- Describe the properties and benefits of water-based preservatives
- Explain the importance of surface preparation before applying preservative
- Demonstrate the correct procedure for applying water-based preservative to a wooden structure
- State the health and safety precautions required when handling and applying water-based preservatives
- Identify environmental considerations and disposal methods for water-based preservatives
14
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Carry out Corrective Manual Adjustments to Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common defects in Permanent Way assets that require corrective manual adjustments
- Explain the procedures for carrying out corrective manual adjustments to Permanent Way assets
- Select appropriate tools and equipment for specific corrective adjustments
- Apply safety regulations and personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing adjustments
- Perform corrective manual adjustments to track components to restore correct geometry
- Record and report corrective actions taken in line with organisational procedures
15
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Introduction to Working in the Railway Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main career roles available in the railway industry
- Describe the different routes into railway careers, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications
- Locate and use sources of information on railway career pathways
- Explain the skills and knowledge required for a specific railway career
- Evaluate the personal qualities needed for a chosen railway career
- Set personal targets to support progression into a railway career
16
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Undertake Manual Maintenance of the Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the components of the Permanent Way and their functions.
- Describe the safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for manual track maintenance.
- Demonstrate the correct use of hand tools for track maintenance tasks.
- Explain the importance of maintaining track geometry and alignment.
- Perform manual maintenance tasks to restore track geometry.
- Report defects and maintenance issues using the correct procedures.
- Work safely as part of a team during track maintenance activities.
17
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Assist with the Transport of Physical Resources within the Work Area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with loading and unloading physical resources, Be able to assist with the transport of physical resources within the work area
18
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
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
19
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities., Understand the health and safety requirements of employers., Understand how to prevent and deal with accidents., Understand how to perform workplace tasks safely.
20
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
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
21
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Receiving and Storing Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to accept parts deliveries, Be able to deal with stock control systems and documentation
22
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Assist with the Maintenance of Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with the preparation of equipment for maintenance under supervision, Be able to assist with the maintenance of equipment under supervision, Be able to work safely
23
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Dismantle and Remove Permanent Way Assets and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to dismantle and remove Permanent Way assets and components, Know how to dismantle and remove Permanent Way assets and components
24
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Introduction to Engineering Tools, Equipment and Materials
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely with tools, equipment and materials in an engineering environment, Be able to use and maintain hand tools for engineering maintenance operations, Be able to use and maintain power tools for engineering maintenance operations, Be able to use equipment for engineering maintenance operations, Be able to use materials when carrying out engineering operations
25
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Install Permanent Way Assets and Components
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to install Permanent Way assets and components, Know how to install Permanent Way assets and components
26
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Assist with Maintaining Structures and Surfaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with maintaining structures and surfaces
27
Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Track and Rail Site Maintenance (RQF)
Clearing and Weeding Outdoor Spaces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand Types of Weeds, Be able to prepare for clearing and weeding an outdoor space, Be able to clear and weed an area of an outside space, Be able to tidy work area after clearing and weeding
28
Receiving and Storing Stock
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to accept parts deliveries
- Be able to deal with stock control systems and documentation
29
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
30
Undertake Manual Maintenance of the Permanent Way
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake manual maintenance of the Permanent Way
- Know how to undertake manual maintenance of the Permanent Way
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7918/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2015