Train Driver CPD Courses UK
Continual Personal Development (CPD)
Stand out from the competition with nationally recognised qualifications. Demonstrate your commitment and technical ability to potential employers.
What is CPD?
Continual Personal Development (CPD) plays a vital role in the UK rail industry. These courses help aspiring trainee and apprentice train drivers build the knowledge, safety awareness and professional behaviours that employers look for during recruitment. Whether you are just starting your rail career, looking to change your career or preparing your application, CPD courses provide structured learning, recognised certificates and demonstrable evidence of commitment to the role.
Our courses
Our courses are structured professional development programmes designed to prepare candidates for safety-critical railway careers. Developed around current industry expectations, they provide the technical awareness, operational understanding and disciplined study approach required before entering formal train operator recruitment and training. We provide recognised independent CPD compatible with global CPD principles.
Train Driving - Pre Employment Training (PET) - Level 3 (CPD 40 Hours)
Industry-leading pre-employment training course for aspiring trainee train drivers or those already in the industry looking to change role.
Introduction to Personal Track Safety (PTS) - Level 2 (CPD 15 Hours)
Essential course for working safely on or near the railway. Learn the fundamentals of personal track safety.
Introduction to Train Systems - Level 2 (CPD 15 Hours)
Learn the fundamentals of train systems and operations. Perfect foundation for aspiring train drivers.
Introduction to Train Driving - Level 2 (CPD 15 Hours)
Introduction to the principles and practices of train driving. Build your knowledge before applying.
Train Driver Pre-Employment Training (PET) – Level 3 Standard (CPD 40 Hours)
The ONLY credible pre-employment training course for aspiring trainee train drivers in the UK. This industry-first qualification demonstrates to employers that you have:
- The motivation and commitment to succeed
- Ability to study at the required technical level
- Understanding of railway operations and safety
- Reduced retraining risk for employers
Student success stories
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