Apprenticeships : Construction & Building Maintenance
Construction and building is a great opportunity to create, maintain, restore and develop whether it be buildings, internal reconstruction or public areas. Apprenticeships can be a gateway to learning a broad spectrum of skills or to help find a specialist area in this vast industry.
What will I study?
The construction and building maintenance industry is varied and a wide range of training and jobs are available. Apprentices select one main trade to study although this doesn’t mean that you won’t be involved in others whilst in the work place. You may be working for a large national organisation or working for small local company. Work will vary from development of new buildings to maintenance and restoration of listed buildings; few jobs will be the same.
How long does the course last?
Average course duration is 24 months
Course Content
C&G Diploma/NVQ 2 Construction Maintenance Operations units include:
- Develop skills in masonry, plastering, plumbing, joinery and painting and decorating.
- Enable you to carry out small scale repairs
C&G Diploma/NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying units include:
- Build other structures using brick, block and local stone
- Build solid/cavity walls
- Interpret working drawings
- Set out structures
C&G Diploma/NVQ 3 Bricklaying units include:
- Build structural and decorative brick and stonework
- Erect complex masonry structures
- Learn techniques to repair and maintain masonry
C&G Diploma/NVQ 2 Carpentry & Joinery units include:
- Carrying out maintenance on timber components
- Erecting structural carcassing
- Installing first and second fix components
C&G Diploma/NVQ 3 Carpentry & Joinery units include:
- Erect complex structural components
- Maintain non-structural and structural components
- Manufacture shaped joinery products
- Set up fixed and transportable machinery
C&G Diploma/NVQ 3 Electrical Installation (Electrotechnology) units include:
- Learn how to diagnose and repair electrical faults
- Learn to work safely with electrical equipment
- Prepare, install and connect electrical wiring
C&G Diploma/NVQ 2 Painting & Decorating units include:
- Apply paint by brush and roller
- Hang wallpaper to walls and ceilings
- Prepare surfaces
- Produce specialist decorative finishes
C&G Diploma/NVQ 3 Painting & Decorating units include:
- Applying hangings to walls and ceilings
- Applying paint systems using airless spray equipment
- Carry out advanced decorating techniques
- Creating specialist architectural feature work
C&G Diploma/NVQ 2 Plastering units include:
- Apply plaster materials to internal and external surfaces
- Fix dry lining products
- Form sand and cement screeds
- Produce and fix decorative plaster components
Additional Study
- Employers Rights and Responsibilities
- Functional Skills in English and Maths
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
- You may also complete units such as; Safety and Use of Abrasive Wheels
How will I be assessed?
You will attend college one day per week, plus in some cases occasional periods of block release. Periodically an assessor will visit you in the workplace to carry out on-site assessments. you will prepare work based evidence and be assessed across a range of activities to demonstrate the development of your skills and knowledge
Entry Requirements
- CITB Test
- Employment/Work Placement in industry
- GCSEs grade A–D
Career Progression
- Progress from Level 2 to Level 3
- Progression from Level 3 to HE
- Supervisor/manager role
