Level 2 Groundworks Apprenticeship

Summary

This employer is seeking a Level 2 Groundwork Apprentice. If you are looking for a qualification in Groundworks and a potential lead to full-time employment, then please apply.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Groundworker (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 July 2025

Duration

1 year 8 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Repare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
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

Where you'll work

2 ROLLIS PARK CLOSE
PLYMOUTH
PL9 7NW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Groundworker (level 2)

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What you'll learn

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

Groundworker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
You will be required to come to our college 2 consecutive days every 2 weeks

Requirements

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

Attention to detail
Team working

Other requirements

This position will involve machines and heavy lifting, along with working outside in all weather conditions.

About this company

Groundworks company looking to expand the team and offer progression for individuals.

After this apprenticeship

The apprentice will have the opportunity for full-time employment after they complete their apprenticeship
The company will also look to put the apprentice through their plant tickets once completed

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