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Operations Controller

Step into the control room and discover what it takes to keep Avanti West Coast's trains running safely and on time as an Operations Controller.

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Age range

Students aged 14-18 are welcome to apply!

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Complete at your own pace

Over 7 hours worth of content

Programme overview

Explore life in the control room at Avanti West Coast with this immersive short course focused on the role of an Operations Controller.

What's included

Discover what a career as an Operations Controller can look like. Take a look at the challenges, benefits, progression, and tasks associated with this role, and try one out for yourself with a Simulation activity.

Career Overview

In this section, we’ll showcase the role of an Operations Controller at Avanti West Coast, providing a brief, overarching introduction to this career area and the impact it can have.

Qualification & Skill Requirements

Discover the qualifications, training routes, and skills needed to work in Operations at Avanti West Coast. Learn about pathways, relevant qualifications, and the key skills you should have under your belt.

Daily Activities

What does a typical day look like in this role? What’s involved in a usual week, and why do these responsibilities matter?

Career Progression

How do you advance, progress, and develop in this role? What training and upskilling opportunities are available at Avanti West Coast, and how does the role change as you move upwards or sideways?

Challenges & Rewards

What is there to love about working as an Operations Controller, and what presents a challenge? Discover the behaviours and competencies needed to manage the complexities of this role.

Benefits

In this section, we’ll cover the range of benefits you’ll enjoy once you’re part of Avanti West Coast.

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A simple sign up process

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Quick and free registration

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Start learning

Access expert-led modules

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Get certified

Gain a completion certificate

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The benefits of our Virtual Work Experience

Stand out to employers

Gain real-world experience with Avanti West Coast, boosting your CV and university applications.

Build key skills

Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through hands-on tasks designed by Avanti West Coast.

Connect with Avanti West Coast

Access insights, advice, and networking opportunities with industry experts, helping shape your future career path.

FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme?

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

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