EAL L3 Certificate in Traction and Rolling Stock Systems

This EAL Level 3 Certificate in Traction and Rolling Stock Systems is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) designed to provide the introductory knowledge and practical skill requirements of maintaining of traction and rolling stock traction systems. It is suitable for learners 16-18 and 19+ who may be new entrants into the industry or adults who may need to update or convert their existing knowledge. 

The qualification covers the different types of vehicles in fleets and the major systems and components on those vehicles. Rail Engineering Traction and Rolling Stock Technicians may work onsite or in a depot or in a technical office. They will lead on and carry out Rail Engineering tasks. Their work will require an understanding of how traction units and carriages work as an integrated, complex system. Traction and Rolling Stock engineers maintain equipment, process and fault find systems failures.