Level 2 Groundwork Apprenticeship

Groundworkers are the first contractors to begin work on a construction site. They work closely with all construction trades, such as bricklayers, and plant operatives, to prepare the site ready for building works to begin.

You will receive a site safety briefing and a schedule of work for the day and be expected to work as part of a team to complete tasks set for that project.

You will undertake a variety of tasks such as:

Foundations, hard landscaping and earth works Concreting Traditional drainage and pipe laying Benching, channelling manholes and gullies Road works, laying kerbs, paving Surfacing and tarmac laying Utility ducting and laying Use of plant/machinery Steel fixing and piling

In order to work on site you will be required to sit a Health and Safety Operative test to gain your CSCS card. This will be organised by McDermotts.

Training:

The training takes place throughout the year in block release, and you will study the following: 

Health and safety Environmental health hazards Basic principles of Building Information Modelling The differences between traditional and modern methods of construction Principles of working in confined spaces Locating and excavating to expose buried utility service Basic principles of drainage

The training you receive on site from experienced workers will help you produce a portfolio of evidence for your end point assessment.

Training Outcome:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship, we would hope to employ you within our business permanently on our Lincoln site as a groundworker with the potential to progress to team leader, site supervisor and beyond. 

Employer Description:

Established in 1994, our business has grown and developed to include a range of groundworks and civil engineering activities which provide continuity of service and assurance for our customers throughout their project.

Although you may never get to see a lot of what we do, we’re proud that many of the places you visit and roads you drive on, have our name underneath them.

Working Hours :
You will be working on a construction site, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness