Presentation
Course title: 5th EDITION. RAILWAY ENGINE DRIVER LICENCE AND DIPLOMA COURSE
Format: Presence-based
Date: From 4 May 2025 to 31 May 2027
Timetable: Theoretical part Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 15:00
Language: Spanish
Course objectives
JUMP ON BOARD AND DRIVE YOUR PROFESSIONAL FUTURE
The purpose of this training programme is to obtain both a train driver’s licence and a diploma certifying the minimum general knowledge required for category B certificates. Obtaining the Licence and Driving Diploma together with the corresponding Certificate entitles the holder to drive trains on the RFIG (General Interest Railway Network).
Who it is aimed at
Staff wishing to obtain the Railway Driver Licence and Diploma Course to drive trains on the general interest railway network.
Programme
1- Driver’s environment
2- Basic principles of infrastructure
3- Prevention of specific occupational hazards
4- Railway braking
5- Rolling stock
6- Traffic safety regulations. Railway traffic regulations
7- Transport of dangerous goods
8- Loading regulations
9- Knowledge of the lines
10- Basic safety principles
11- Radiotelephony systems and basic principles
12- Preliminary tests and checks
13- Safety regulations
Teaching team
The teaching staff meets the professional competence requirements established in Order FOM/2872/2010 of 5 November.
Course data
Total hours: 1.150
Number of places: 20
Grants: No
Endorsement:
Course approved by the State Railway Safety Agency in accordance with Order FOM/2872/2010 of 5 November.
Venue:
Valenciaport FoundationAPV Headquarters – Building III
Avda. Muelle del Turia, s/n
46024 · Valencia · (Spain)
Prize:
21.500€
- Single payment, with a 5% discount
- In instalments: 30% payment before the start of the course and the rest in 8 instalments distributed throughout the course
- At FV, we are committed to helping women enter the sector, which is why we offer a 5% discount.
Admission requirements:
To access the training that allows you to obtain both the train driver’s licence and the driving diploma, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 20 years old at the end of the course
- Have at least a Baccalaureate or Vocational Training qualification or equivalent (university entrance exam, Vocational Training entrance exam (Intermediate Level).
- Prove sufficient level of Spanish for non-native speakers.
- Have a certificate of aptitude in the psychophysical examination carried out at any medical centre approved by the AESF.
Registrations
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 17 April 2025.
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available (20), interested parties must pass an entrance exam, which will be held on 20 April at the course venue:
Fundación Valenciaport
APV Headquarters – Building III
Avda. Muelle del Turia, s/n
46024 · Valencia · (Spain)
