Groundwork apprenticeship

Summary

The successful candidate will gain experience within a construction site environment as a groundworker, with the support and guidance of experienced individuals.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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Pay will increase in April as per national minimum wage for apprentices

Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 28 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Adhere to health and safety regulations, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe working practices
Learn and apply industry-specific techniques, skills and tools under the guidance of experienced professionals
Assist in the preparation of construction sites, ensuring that they are safe and ready for work
Help with excavation and earthmoving tasks, using hand tools, machinery and equipment as required
Support the installation and maintenance of drainage systems, including pipes, culverts and manholes
Aid in the laying of foundations, including concrete pouring and levelling
Assist in the construction of retaining walls, pathways and other structures using appropriate materials
Participate in the installation of utilities, such as water and sewer lines, electrical conduits and communication cables
Help with the placement and compaction of backfill materials to ensure stability and proper drainage
Assist in the preparation and installation of paving, including the handling of paving stones, concrete or asphalt
Support the team in maintaining and repairing existing groundworks, as required
Attend training sessions, workshops and educational programmes to enhance knowledge and skills related to groundworks
Maintain a clean and organised work area, ensuring that tools and equipment are properly stored
Collaborate effectively with team members, communicating progress, challenges and suggestions for improvement

Where you’ll work

62 WANSTEAD GROVE

PLYMOUTH

PL5 2LY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

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

Your training plan

Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship Standard
Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test
Functional skills maths and English, if required

As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week.

All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.

Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, whilst the rest will be practical.

As part of your apprenticeship, Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 1-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

We are a local, independent family-run company. All work and quotations are provided by our in-house team. Our work and materials are guaranteed. We have CPCS and Street Works affiliations. We have experience in carrying out excavation for roads and highways. Can undertake the reinstatement of concrete, modular surfaces and concrete footways.

https://donerightdriveways.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship with the company, the right candidate may have the opportunity to progress within the company

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