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Railway Maintenance IAG - Brierfield

Course Level

Not Applicable

Full Time or Part Time

Part-Time

Course Ref

BRAIZ001 (2026/2027D)

Start Date

05/01/2027

End Date

05/01/2027

Day / Time (if applicable)

Tuesday - 1pm till 3:30pm

Location

Lancashire Adult Learning - Northlight, Brierfield Mill, Unit 1 Northlight House , Glen Way, Brierfield, BB9 5NH

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Course Overview Description

During the IAG session, you will meet College staff. We will provide all the information you need to decide about the Railway Maintenance training opportunity we offer and the type of work available in the industry. This will be a good opportunity for you to check if the Rail Industry is an environment you want to work in and whether you can commit to the training schedule. We will ensure that you are suitable for the programme, are able to access funding and you will undertake an English assessment whilst here to ensure you are prepared for the demands of the NVQ Level 2 course. We will cover ID requirements and information regarding the Drug and Alcohol Medical screening that takes place on the programme. Please attend the IAG session at your given timeslot.

What Will I Learn

You will learn if this is the right course for you and that you want to work within the Rail Industry, if funding is available to you and if you can commit to the full-time NVQ Level 2 Railway Maintenance Programme

How Is The Course Delivered

If successful during the IAG session, you will be invited to start the full-time NVQ Level 2 Railway Maintenance Programme. This usually starts with 1 or 2 weeks, following the IAG session
Course Work
English Assessment during the IAG session. Submit benefit/low income information to show that you are eligible for funding.

Entry Requirements

English Assessment - Entry Level 3 and above. Meet funding requirements. Able to commit.

How Learning Assessed

Group conversation with College staff about eligibility and expectations. Q & A session to ensure this is the right course for you.

Additional Information

Any unspent convictions or ongoing investigations must be declared at the welcome and enrolment stage and the online declaration form must be completed and approved by our Safeguarding Team before attending and IAG session or College site. Failure to disclose may result in your place being withdrawn.

If you need any further information, please call 01254354423.

What Careers

Following the completion of this IAG session, the following progression option(s) are available:

NVQ Level 2 Railway Maintenance Programme

Health and Safety in Construction Programme

For general information about other courses check out the website www.lal.ac.uk

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Fee and Waiver Information

Our courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA).

In some circumstances, this funding allows us to offer courses at a reduced cost to learners who meet certain eligibility criteria. Below are the standard course fees for Lancashire residents and, where applicable, the reduced fees available to eligible learners.

To qualify for reduced fees, you may be required to complete a fee assessment and provide evidence to support your eligibility.

The standard fee for anyone living outside of the LCCA funded area (e.g. if your home address is in the Greater Manchester devolved funded area) is charged at £12.10 per hour, but may be higher for some courses.

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Course Location

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