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Find out moreThe National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI) has been established to provide the higher-level skills needed to transform the UK rail and transport infrastructure network.
The College opened in September 2017 as the National College for High Speed Rail (NCHSR) on state-of-the-art campuses in Birmingham and Doncaster. In August 2019, the College changed its name to reflect the growing demand across the UK transport infrastructure industry.
The College is dedicated to providing the higher-level training required to create HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and other rail projects, as well as supporting the skills demand from employers who are facing skills challenges such as digitalisation of the railway and an ageing workforce
Through a combination of classroom teaching and real work experience, apprenticeships and short courses, the College provides technical and professional courses, using the very latest industry technology, to a diverse range of learners that are starting a career in the industry, are looking to switch careers, or are part of the existing workforce.
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APPRENTICESHIPS, COLLEGE COURSES AND PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN:
HIGH SPEED RAIL & INFRASTRUCTURE
CIVIL ENGINEERING
TRACK SYSTEMS
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
POWER
ROLLING STOCK
COMMAND, CONTROL & COMMUNICATIONS
OPERATIONS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS AND DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT (CMI CHARTERED)
RAIL ENGINEERING
One college
Two campuses
Countless opportunities
Train at our brand-new college campuses, offering fully installed track and rolling stock, specialist workshops, advanced digital learning and practical classroom teaching.
A college dedicated to the future of the rail industry
We’re working with a number of industry employers on:
curriculum
delivery
specialist kit and equipment
apprenticeship placements
work experience
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NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL REBRANDS TO REFLECT WIDER TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE REMIT
The National College for High Speed Rail has announced that it will be rebranding to the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI). The name change reflects the broader transport and infrastructure remit of the college, which is widening its scope to meet growing demand across the sector. The change, which took place on… Read more »
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Investing in the country’s future workforce
Investing in the country’s future workforce By Clair Mowbray, Chief Executive, National College for High Speed Rail With the UK rail and engineering industries facing critical skills shortages at a time of major investment and growth, businesses are being asked to help engineer Britain’s biggest industrial recruitment drive since the 20th Century. Owing to both… Read more »
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Benefits of studying at NCATI
Benefits of studying at NCHSR One of the reasons the National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure has so many exciting opportunities is due to the demand for engineers in the UK right now. With major infrastructure projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail in the works, there are limitless options for young people… Read more »
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