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Apprenticeships : Construction Maintenance Operations

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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

Additional Study

  • Employers Rights and Responsibilities
  • Essential Skills for Progression 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 within the industry
  • GCSEs grade A*–C

Career Progression

  • Progress from Level 2 to Level 3
  • Supervisor/manager role