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Imagine getting to see our business from the inside, gaining the skills that lead to an engineering career, studying for a recognised qualification... and getting paid for doing it!
Our award-winning Advanced Apprenticeship is the perfect way to kick-start a rewarding career with Tube Lines. This is a structured, four-year scheme that is nationally recognised and includes completing a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Engineering. From the first day, you’ll be doing hands-on work and gaining invaluable experience on placements around the business – and of course you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to improve travel in the capital.
During the first year of the programme, you will train in basic skills at a Science, Engineering and Marine Training Authority (SEMTA) qualified centre and work in various departments:
- Electrical – learning installation skills and fault finding techniques at railway and household appliance level
- Electronic – basic understanding of Ohms law and electronic theory, working in line with the National Certificate gained through college
- Bench fitting – understanding of basic mechanical techniques and putting them into practice
- Sheet metalwork – making a tool box and development in measuring processes, forming and folding of sheet metal
In all these sections, you will gain the knowledge to progress you through your Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) certificate.
You will also attend day release at college to start a two-year National Certificate. After the first year, you will be based in depots, workshops and/or offices around the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. There may also be the opportunity to achieve a Higher National Certificate or Foundation Degree.
The strength of our schemes is our commitment to the professional development of our apprentices. You will be assigned a personal training consultant who you’ll meet on a monthly basis to evaluate performance, although they will be constantly on hand to give you help, support and direction.
Find out about more about our apprenticeship schemes.
