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Rail and Rolling Stock Builders and Repairers
Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers erect, fit, assemble and repair rolling stock parts and sub-assemblies, and test and adjust new engines for trains.
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£55,390
Average salary
New workers start around £34,585.78. Normal pay is £55,390 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £83,072.64.
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Annual Openings
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Daily Tasks
- Maintains record of repairs and maintenance carried out.
- Oils and greases train engines.
- Inspects and tests new and repaired machinery for conformity with standards and specifications.
- Examines rolling stock for defects, removes, replaces and repairs faulty parts.
- Fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to make train engines.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Learning Strategies
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Critical Thinking
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Mathematics
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Reading Comprehension
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Writing
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Science
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Available Courses
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STEM & Health Skills Centre Bodmin
C&G Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)
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Truro College
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance
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Truro College
Apprenticeship Standard: Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician L3
Apprenticeship
Penwith College
