Diploma of Higher Education in Railway Operations Management.

‘I am most looking forward to learning about areas where my knowledge is lacking, such as Safety Law and Managing People. I see these topics as critical for future managers.’

  • Matthew Spence, Local Operations Manager, Network Rail
  • Current student, Diploma of Higher Education in Railway Operations Management

This two-year course is ideal for anyone who has a couple of A Levels (or their equivalent) and several years’ industry experience as this will considered through ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ (RPL).  

Throughout this course you will focus on developing your railway operations knowledge and expertise, as well as your ability to think critically and solve problems. Throughout nine modules you will be challenged to master the tools that will help you deliver excellence in railway operations.

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This course will help you to:

  • Advocate ways to achieve continuous business improvement by utilising newly learnt skills and best practice models
  • Use your enhanced commercial awareness to better understand your role and how it relates to the wider industry
  • Understand data and theory from a variety of operating disciplines and apply this to your work

 

 

Is this course for you?

Entry requirements  

‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ or any of the qualifications below:

  • Certificate of Higher Education
  • HNC – Higher National Certificate
  • Vocational Qualifications Level 4
  • Scottish Advanced Highers
  • Irish Advanced Certificate

For more information about RPL please click here.

Knowledge and experience  

Your experience should ideally include:

  • Basic understanding of railway operations
  • Knowledge of the railway industry
  • General understanding of customer services
  • Basic understanding of safety

Ready to find out more?  

Register your interest online: Visit www.railwayoperators.co.uk/register or call a member of our Learning and Development team on 03333 440523 (ext. 203).