Opened autumn 2015, this new multimillion pound state of the art National Training Academy for Rail
As a flagship traction and rolling stock training centre, NTAR offers unrivalled facilities and courses for the UK rail industry to support the skills requirements. It acts as a central hub for accredited 'spokes', nationwide, maximising the reach of industry-leading training. Supported by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and the Department for Transport, NTAR will focus on addressing the future skills shortage in this segment of the UK rail sector.
27/03/2023
Last week we had the pleasure of giving Phillip Terry from UKTram a tour of our facilities. We hope you found your visit to be a valuable experience and that we hear from you again. We forgot to take some photos while Phillip was here so you will just have to imagine he is stood between Adam Wallbank and Kieran Leese-Terry in the pictures below!
23/03/2023
NTAR is excited to announce that we are hosting our Step into Rail event for the first time since the pandemic on the 11th May 2023! This event is a great chance for individuals who have left the military or are due to leave a chance to see what the rail industry has to offer. With a CV workshop, talks from some of the brightest minds in the industry, and a host of rail companies ready to meet potential rail engineers, step into rail provides the perfect opportunity for individuals to take their first step into the wide world of rail. If you're interested in attending this event, sign up at: https://lnkd.in/ePc792KH.
20/03/2023
Last week, our head of Governance and Business Development (Adam Wallbank) visited Rail Forum road show in Chippenham to witness their various capabilities through a mobile showroom. Thank you for giving us the chance to visit!
16/03/2023
Yesterday, our head of Governance and Business Development (Adam Wallbank) visited Steve Ball and Adam Fenton in Stafford to discuss the possibility of CIRO | Chartered Institution of Railway Operators collaborating with NTAR. Thank you for taking the time to discuss with us and we hope to hear from you in future.
14/03/2023
Yesterday, our head of Governance and Business Development (Adam Wallbank) visited Sanj Bansal from BK3 to discuss potential collaboration regarding support for training in the rail industry. Thank you for allowing us to visit your wonderful facilities and we hope to hear from you again.
08/03/2023
Happy International Women's Day! We are proud to have so many talented and driven women working within our Education and Skills and larger NTAR/Siemens team. For more information regarding International Women's Day and how you can get involved visit: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: Embrace Equity International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme is Embrace Equity -
06/03/2023
Last week, Adam Wallbank and Kieran Leese-Terry visited Matt Harvey at the London Institute of Business & Technology to discuss the possibility of NTAR's collaboration with Newham College to pursue rail related, education and skills opportunities. Thank you for taking the chance to talk with us and we hope to hear from you again.
01/03/2023
Last week, the NTAR team had the opportunity to help in the community by repainting the Two Rivers Community Centre. Thank you to everyone at the community centre for allowing us to visit!
21/02/2023
Yesterday, our Business Development team (Adam Wallbank and Kieran Leese-Terry) visited Paul Allen at the University of Huddersfield to discuss any potential areas for collaboration within the education and skills department. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to view your amazing facilities!
17/02/2023
Yesterday, Kieran Leese-Terry and Adam Wallbank met up with Sanj Bansal, and Hanna Hancock at NTAR, to discuss the possibility of collaboration between BK3 Training Ltd and Network Rail. Thank you for taking the time to come and visit our facility and we hope to hear from you again.
17/02/2023
Yesterday, one of our trainers (Gavin Stubbs) delivered a power for telecommunications course here at NTAR. Below you can see three delegates using our equipment to engage in some hands on learning. If you are interested in attending a course such as this one contact [email protected] or visit our website at www.ntar.co.uk
Did you know you can access 1:1 learning support for a variety of different reasons, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, Mental health issues? SEN can support your learning throughout your apprenticeship. We work with you to create an individualised package tailored to your needs, this may include; extra time to work on tasks, 1:1 checking of work before submission, handy hints to help you plan and time manage your studies, options to suggest different ways to gather evidence for your portfolio. If you have any questions regarding how we can cater towards your needs specifically, feel free to contact [email protected]