Rail Industry Apprenticeships

Continue your rail operations career with our industry leading, rail contextualised apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship standards have been developed by employers and form progressive career pathways, incorporating the knowledge, skills and behaviours required and defined for today’s industry.

We offer three apprenticeships at Level 3, 4, 5

L3 Team Leader Apprenticeship Standard

L4 Passenger Transport Operations Manager Apprenticeship Standard

L5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship Standard

In January 2023, CIRO were assessed by OFSTED for the first time and were delighted to have been rated good – with no conditions. This reflects the high standards that our apprenticeship team continue to strive for across their entire operation.

Read our Ofsted Report

Key Benefits of an Apprenticeship with CIRO

• Unique rail operations course contextualisation.
• Line Manager induction and planned communication schedule to improve the experience of apprentices.
• An effective blend of face-to-face content provision, online learning resources and portfolio tools for each client.
• Highly qualified teachers and experienced railway tutors.
• A great opportunity for apprentices to develop their own professional network.

Pursuing an Apprenticeship

All apprenticeship applications must be identified and approved via the selection process of their employer organisation.

Places on apprenticeship programmes may depend on the suitability of the course and the availability of levy funding.

Learning Brochure

If you would like more information about the CIRO apprenticeship programmes contact our apprenticeships team at apprentice@railwayoperators.co.uk