Pts card and sponsorship

[Taehopkins]

Hi everyone, just looking for some information on how to get the card and sponsorship. Are any companies offering sponsorship with the training etc. Been searching and calling as many people as I can and I'm not really getting anywhere with it.

 

[carbers255]

They kinda go hand-in-hand with one another. Depends where you live. Search contracting companies and send e-mails. Some will take without experience but you might have to fund your own PTS. Good luck

 

[JohnFM]

As carbers says the PTS card usually goes hand in hand with employment.

Companies do sometimes sponsor people as then they could call you for casual work, knowing you had the PTS card, but have not heard of anyone going that route for years but that is usually because an individuals qualifications makes then useful.

Just trying to get a PTS card for future use, prior to being qualified, isn't really going to work as there would be quite a few questions as to why you want it without any qualifications to back up the desire to get trackside.

 

[Elecman]

You cannot get a PTS ( Sentinel ) card without having a Sponsor employer.

 

[Taehopkins]

Thanks for your replies, I live in Cardiff and am exhausting everywhere around here with emails and correspondence. Am I right in thinking then that I can't simply pay to so the course and get the card?

 

[carbers255]

You can pay BUT you cannot work unless you have a sponsor. Its a risk but most companies will want PTS as standard. Also research track induction and Network Rail requirements of any potential contractor before they can go on track. There's more than just PTS to consider. If you have an engineering background then keep applying to Network Rail. Be warned that the process is long and drawn out but definitely worth it if you can secure a role. I'm sure many others will advise better than me too. Good luck

 

[JohnFM]

Thanks for your replies, I live in Cardiff and am exhausting everywhere around here with emails and correspondence. Am I right in thinking then that I can't simply pay to so the course and get the card?

The main question is why are you so determined to obtain a PTS card?

 

[ItchyRsole]

The main question is why are you so determined to obtain a PTS card?

I'd hazard a guess and say work maybe.

 

[Stuart-h]

Thanks for your replies, I live in Cardiff and am exhausting everywhere around here with emails and correspondence. Am I right in thinking then that I can't simply pay to so the course and get the card?

I 'd try phoneing agenceys as well. Fairly sure Coyles (who sponcer me) have an office in Cardiff.