An excellent route into the construction industry, apprentices will be taught to prepare and paint surfaces correctly, maintain and repair damage to water and sanitary systems, tiled surfaces, small patch plastering, electrical repairs and maintenance, joinery repair and replace and repairs to masonry brick and slabbed areas. Learners will gain knowledge of legal and Health, Safety and welfare requirements to enable them to work on Construction sites. Learning to work individually and/or as part of a team is embedded into practical tasks to ensure they become responsible for their own work and focus on achieving a high-quality finish at an appropriate pace. Learners are encouraged to develop good problem-solving skills and become efficient communicators and will be able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients and associated trades.
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What will I study?
Knowledge: ? Communicating appropriately and maintaining positive working relationships stakeholders and customers and associated trades ? Laws and regulations that apply to their role including legislation, health & safety and on-site specific rules and requirements ? The principles of property maintenance to give knowledge of problem solving and the different skills required to maintain buildings
Skills: ? Maintain functioning systems within a building using the correct techniques and materials ? Apply principles of property maintenance to give practical experience of problem solving and the different skill sets required for each task ? Complete maintenance tasks to industry standard using the competencies that you have developed within the workplace and the learning environment.
Behaviours: ? Prioritise and promote sustainable working practices ? Prioritise and promote health and safety ? Take responsibility for completion of own work ? Team focussed to meet goals ? Contribute to equality, diverse and inclusive culture ? Seek learning and development opportunities.
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in general maintenance or DIY tasks.
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How is the course assessed?
-? Online knowledge assessment ? Face to face professional discussion ? 2-day practical skills assessment
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General info
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS:
- Scientific calculator, pencils, coloured pencils, Black ink pens, ruler, maths set, rubber, coloured highlighters, A4 project book, A4 lever arch folder, narrow post-it index
- Bib and brace overalls
- Safety boots
- Safety specs (clear)
- Non cut gloves
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Progression and Career Opportunities
This can lead to attending a preferred trade avenue to hone skills in one area.
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Entry Requirements for new students
. Level 2 apprenticeship - Math's and English GCSE grade 3-9 (or equivalent) required
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Admissions Process
There is no set start date for this apprenticeship. However, there are two ways become an apprentice at Northampton College:
- If you have secured employment with the view of becoming an apprentice, or if you are already employed and would like to join an Apprenticeship programme, please get in touch with us on 01604 734323 or email business.centre@northamptoncollege.ac.uk to register your interest.
- If you don?t have a job yet, you can view all our apprenticeship vacancies through the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). Each of these job openings are with trusted employers who are looking for an apprentice to join their team. You can click the button below to look through what?s currently on offer. Once you?ve found a vacancy you?re interested in, you will be taken to the National Apprenticeship Service website to begin your application for the role. In either case, we will support both you and your employer to ensure this is the right course for you.
