Awarding Organisation | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators

“To champion the professional development of those working in railway organisations enabling the whole railway system to succeed.”

Dedicated to Raising Standards in Rail Operations.

CIRO is proud to be working in collaboration with employer organisations and industry stakeholders to create a range of learning programmes and qualifications designed to support the rail workforce and raise professional standards by…

  • Increasing the whole systems thinking of rail staff
  • Arresting the skill fade in the industry
  • Improving rail performance
  • Ensuring rail safety
  • Improving value for money
  • Enhancing customer experience
  • Making progress with the diversification of the rail workforce
  • Sharing good practice enabling an improvement in services
  • Adding to the UK’s knowledge-based export economy

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What Can CIRO Awarding Organisation Offer?

Under the authority of a Royal Charter, CIRO are permitted to create qualifications, awards and learning programmes. Our approach is a collaborative one, working closely with industry leaders, subject matter experts and  relevant stakeholders to create nationally important potential qualifications. We recently partnered with Network Rail to launch three levels of capacity planning learning programmes.

An endorsed course is designed, delivered and assessed by a Centre that has been approved and recognised by CIRO Awarding Organisation as a valuable and suitable programme for learners. When CIRO Awarding Organisation endorses a programme of learning, it signifies our trust in your capability to create and provide exclusive learning within your areas of expertise.

 

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Whether it is creating a new qualification specific to your organisation or joining in the national sector specific qualifications which your organisation would like to participate in, the CIRO Awarding Organisation is here to guide you through every step. We run subject matter expert groups on most rail operations topics continuously.

 

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Are you an organisation committed to delivering high quality education and training programs in the rail industry?

Joining CIRO AO as a Centre can open doors to a world of opportunities and excellence.

 

 

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Trusted by Industry Leaders

“By collaborating closely and harnessing our collective expertise, Network Rail and CIRO have created something which will enhance the training experience of our Operational planners, and ultimately raise the standards for our organisation and wider industry. Our teams have worked hard over the past few years to bring this to reality and were delighted to see the first Operational planners and Specialists coming through the programme”.

Carolyn O’Sullivan

Professional Head of Training & Development – Network Rail

 

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