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Luc’s T-Level Engineering Placement at Hitachi Rail

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We recently caught up with Luc, who is moving into his second year of his T Level in Engineering at Bath College. Luc has been completing his industry placement with Hitachi Rail, gaining first-hand experience working with one of the biggest names in the railway sector.

Hitachi Rail is a global player in the railway industry. The company provides rail transport vehicles, signalling systems, digital technology, service & maintenance, and turnkey solutions worldwide. Luc’s placement has given him a valuable opportunity to apply what he’s learning in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges.

We asked Luc to walk us through his placement so far, and here’s how his journey has looked over the course of 315 total hours at Hitachi Rail:

  • Day 1: Tap fix, shown around the grounds
  • Day 2: Train check, flange lubricants, crankcase cover, wire locking, painting
  • Day 3: Train check, flange lubricants, semi-permanent couplet, changed 2 UV sterilisers
  • Day 4: Gearbox cap replacement (UWX003), Doppler radar inspect and clean, BRATP inspect and clean, door mechanism inspection
  • Day 5: GU replacement
  • Day 6: Door functional test, TPWS functional test, fire suppression test, AWS test
  • Day 7: Luggage rack repair, facilities checks (diesel contamination extracting test), LED transformer change, bollard light trackside, safe isolation of bollard lighting system
  • Day 8: Wheel lathe: UOH001, UOH002, URH003, wheel lathe jack operation
  • Day 9: Power unit clean, refuelling, one-day exam
  • Day 10: Shadowing engineering department, informational video on installations

Luc’s Reflections

When we asked Luc about his experience, he said:

“The placement has been a brilliant opportunity to see how engineering theory is applied in a real environment. Each day has been different, and I’ve been able to work on tasks ranging from mechanical fixes and inspections to shadowing the engineering department. I feel much more confident about moving into my second year now, and I know the skills I’ve gained at Hitachi Rail will really help me in my T Level and beyond.”

Why Industry Placements Matter

Placements like Luc’s at Hitachi Rail are a vital part of T Level Engineering courses. They give students the chance to:

  • Develop practical technical skills
  • Gain industry-recognised experience
  • Build confidence in applying their knowledge
  • Connect with employers and professionals

Unlike A Levels, T Levels provide an opportunity for students to work with employers. Each student who takes a T Level at Bath College will receive an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. In a subject area such as Engineering, there is no better way to learn than receiving hands-on experience.

Luc’s story is a great example of how real-world training complements classroom learning and helps prepare students for the workplace.

A huge thank you to Luc and the team at Hitachi Rail for making this placement such a success. We’re looking forward to seeing how Luc continues to grow in his engineering career.

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