The Apprenticeship:

Apprenticeship Standard: Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) Level 2

Apprenticeship Length: 24 months, on site and 'classroom' learning

Entry Requirements:   This qualification is mainly taken by individuals employed or seeking employment as construction operatives.

The Role:

• To work on construction projects such as motorway and highway bridge repairs, as well as new building construction.
• To learn a wide range of specialist civil engineering skills, including:

               -   Cathodic protection installation

               -    Bridge bearing replacement

               -    General concrete repairs

• The role will initially involve tasks including (but not limited to) the following:

                -    Learning specialist techniques in post-tensioning (dependent on project scope)

                -    Maintaining a tidy site

                -    Concrete Repairs (dependent on project scope)

                -    Installation of materials into structures

                -    Shuttering

                -    Collation of basic site records

• MUST BE AGED 18 or over
• Minimum GCSE-level education or equivalent
• Fully literate with good numeracy skills
• Dexterous with hand and power tools
• Can follow written and verbal instructions, safe systems of work, and emergency procedures
• Applies basic numeracy for material mixing
• Complies with behavioural standards and the company’s Drugs & Alcohol Policy
• Demonstrates best practice Safety Culture.
• Communicates effectively, following instructions and sharing information clearly with others
• Demonstrates good time management, organising tasks efficiently under supervision
• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability, is physically capable of outdoor manual work year-round, and comfortable working at heights
• Demonstrate proactive motivation, a positive attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues