Groundworks Apprenticeships | Construction & Plant Assessments

Apprenticeship Criteria:

To be an apprentice you must:

be 16 years of age or older
be employed and working 30 hours or more per week
be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices

Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship:

Construction and Plant Assessments Ltd in Doncaster, South Yorkshire deliver the Groundworker Standard. This Apprenticeship standard has been created in collaboration with the UK’s most prominent Construction companies, and was approved for delivery in December 2018.

This groundworks apprenticeship is designed for people interested in pursuing a career in Groundworks. It will provide vocational skills and training opportunities at the same time as supporting the process of developing these skills in the workplace whilst earning a wage.

This apprenticeship is delivered on a block release basis over a period of approximately 18 months. Our current delivery comprises of 7 blocks of in-centre training (4 days) every 10-12 weeks. It will combine theoretical and practical training in the following modules:

Understanding:

the principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others including understanding the principles of risk assessments
Basic awareness of environmental and health hazards e.g. Japanese knotweed, asbestos. How to identify contaminated ground conditions and the procedures for working safely on it.
Basic principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM), drawings, method statements, manufacturers’ information, work schedules and specifications
technology including key factors and systems of work appropriate to different work environments and industry sectors (e.g. civil engineering, private residential, commercial)
the differences between modern and traditional construction methods and the physical and environmental factors when undertaking construction work and their potential impacts
the techniques to handle and move loads manually and with mechanical aids including guiding the movement of articulated vehicles, plant and machinery using hand signals, hand signalling equipment and verbal/electronic communication equipment and storing resources safely and securely
why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used when undertaking groundworks (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE))
the principles and methods of working within confined space work
erecting and dismantling access/working platforms
establishing work area protection
locating and excavating to expose buried utility services
providing temporary works including excavation support
the basic principles of internal/external drainage and ducting systems
measuring, marking, cutting and installing geo membranes to stabilise soil
gauging, mixing, placing, compacting and finishing mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
reinstating excavations and ground surface finishes including installing street ironworks

Demonstrate the ability to:

work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground.
conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
select the required resources including tools and fixtures
move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
install and test basic drainage and ducting
measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments.
provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases,
prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery.

End Point Assessment

On completion of the groundworks apprenticeship training, apprentices will complete the End Point Assessment. This is the final test of the apprenticeship and is an assessment of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours the apprentice has learned throughout the apprenticeship. The EPA comprises of a knowledge test, practical assessment & a professional discussion, carried out by an external assessor. The EPA confirms that the apprentice is occupationally competent and ready to work in their chosen field.

Included within the groundworker apprenticeship Construction and Plant Assessments also offer the following additionalities:

You may choose 2 of the following NPORS