Construction worker/Groundworker apprentice (BOW-0006-23) Apprenticeships New Anglia
An excellent opportunity to take first steps into developing a career in construction, Groundworkers are the first trade onto a site and prepare the site ready for construction to take place. Their work continues throughout the construction phase, up to and including the final completion activities of the project, working with all on-site trades.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,206.40
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Working week
Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Jul 2023
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Date posted
27 Jan 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000127074
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
This is an excellent opportunity to take your first steps into developing your career as a Groundworker Apprentice. This apprenticeship will involve working in a company, working across the public and private sector providing an array of construction solutions including refurbishments and new builds.
Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. They continue their work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site construction trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project.
This apprenticeship will include working alongside qualified staff and learning all aspects of Groundworkers including:
- Setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin
- Interpreting plans and drawings
- Site clearance
- Helping to prepare site
- Unloading and storing building materials
- Marking out and digging trenches for foundations
- Preparing footings
- Assisting with drainage works including plastic drainage or SUDS system - sustainable drainage system
- Concreting - layering and smoothing concrete for foundations and floors
- Constructing roads and pathways
- Assisting with road drainage and attenuation works
- Carrying out finished hard landscaping
- Working with a banksman
- Dumper/digger/360 excavator training (additional to Apprenticeship.)
- General labouring
- Keeping work area clean and tidy
- Clearing up at the end of the day
- Adhering to Health and Safety
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will acquire a Level 2 Groundworker qualification.
Training will be delivered on site on a regular basis with formal training delivered by a training provider alongside daily practical learning and experience.
Functional skills in maths and English (if required).
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On successful completion of the Apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to move into full-time employment or progress onto a higher level Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Essential
Other CSCS (Grade Pass) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Apprenticeships New Anglia

About disability confident
Address
Doggetts
New Street, Stradbroke
Eye
IP21 5JJ
Contact
Sue Appleby
+441603737739
Training
Training provider
CITB
Apprenticeship standard
Groundworker
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Jun 2023