Network Rail has announced that applications for its apprenticeship scheme are now open for a March 2020 start on the Wales and Borders region.

The three-year scheme combines classroom-based training along with on the job training. There is no upper age limit and the scheme is open to anyone aged 18 or over.

The apprentices will earn as they learn and will be supported by experienced colleagues. They will have the opportunities to learn many new skills and work as part of a team on the network.

Covering rail, lineside access points, signals, electrified lines and telecommunications, the apprenticeship gives opportunities to study for further qualifications and gain a chartered membership of a professional engineering institute.

For more information, visit the Network Rail Apprenticeship page

What did the officials say?

Bill Kelly, Network Rail’s route director for Wales and Borders, said:

“The 1,700 people working for Network Rail in Wales and Borders are our greatest asset and play a vital role in delivering a safe and reliable railway for passengers. Our apprentices play crucial role: ensuring we have the right skillsets in place and future-proofing our railways for many years to come.

“I would urge anyone that has the ambition and enthusiasm to make a difference every single day and contribute to building a railway for the future, to consider applying for our apprenticeship scheme.”

Ben Gough, former apprentice for Network Rail’s Wales and Borders route, added:

“I applied for the scheme because I believed it would be a fantastic opportunity to be involved in an industry that is quite different, very interesting and so important the economy and passengers who rely on rail. After reading about the apprentice scheme, I quickly realised how varied the opportunities were.”

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