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Level 4 Diploma in Railway Engineering – Two Years (240 Credits)

The Level 4 Diploma in Railway Engineering – Two Years (240 Credits) offered by OXQUAL develops technical competence in railway infrastructure, track systems, signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, traction power, rail operations, maintenance and asset management.

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 4 Diploma in Railway Engineering – Two Years (240 Credits) offered by OXQUAL develops technical competence in railway infrastructure, track systems, signalling, telecommunications, rolling stock, traction power, rail operations, maintenance and asset management.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Railway Engineering Fundamentals
  2. Railway Infrastructure
  3. Engineering Mathematics
  4. Track Engineering
  5. Track Components
  6. Track Inspection
  7. Railway Construction Materials
  8. Railway CAD
  9. Railway Safety
  10. Railway Surveying
  11. Route Alignment
  12. Railway Signalling
  13. Interlocking Awareness
  14. Train-Control Systems
  15. Railway Telecommunications
  16. Rolling Stock
  17. Rolling-Stock Maintenance
  18. Traction Systems
  19. Rail Electrification
  20. Railway Operations
  21. Traffic Management
  22. Asset Inspection
  23. Railway Asset Management
  24. Railway Project Management
  25. Sustainable Rail Systems
  26. Railway Engineering Capstone Project
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Railway Engineering Technicians
  • Rail Infrastructure Personnel
  • Railway Maintenance Staff
  • Transportation Engineering Personnel
  • Construction Professionals transitioning into rail projects
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop railway-infrastructure competence.
  • Strengthen track and signalling knowledge.
  • Improve rolling-stock awareness.
  • Develop railway-safety competence.
  • Strengthen asset-management knowledge.
  • Improve railway project-planning capability.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Format: Written examinations, technical assignments, practical assessments, case studies and capstone-project evaluation.
  • Total Questions: 100.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 3 hours for the written assessment, with project submissions completed as scheduled.
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