nvq Level 3 Diploma in Railway Engineering Technician Competence

This qualification will require the learner to attend classroom theory and practical assessments prior to deploying into their place of work. This level 3 qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed for working in railway engineering overhead line construction. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential within the railway engineering overhead line construction. The competence unit shall be used to assess the competence of people undertaking construction, renewal and enhancement activities on all OLE types on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.

Course delivery model

Learners will be required to attend classroom and practical sessions in the construction of Overhead lines. Conformation of learning will be achieved through distance learning assignment exercises and practical assessments at the training centre and at the learner’s place of work. All evidence obtained through these assessments methods will be compiled in the learner’s portfolio of evidence.

Range of assessments methods

• Direct observation
• Product evidence
• Written assignments
• Oral and written questions
• Professional discussion