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Civil Engineering Groundworks Apprenticeship

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Information about this Course


Study Type
Full Time

Study Type Subcategory
Traineeship

Course Area
Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Course Duration
18 Months

Entry Requirements

You must be physically fit, enthusiastic, committed to learn, and have a genuine interest in groundworks.

You will need a Level 1 qualification in English and Maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 3 to 1 or D to G) – if you do not already have these qualifications, you will be required to work towards them as part of the apprenticeship.



Course Information

We are now accepting applications for the next cohort of Groundworks Apprentices to start at CETC. Successful applicants will start the programme in March 2023.

Applicants who are currently completing their GCSEs (i.e. school leavers 2023 currently in year 11) should apply for the next cohort starting in September 2023, application will open again for the next cohort in April 2023. To register your interest now please email; info@fareham.ac.uk

In partnership with The Solent Civil Engineering Employers’ Group, we are proud to be offering a new Apprenticeship programme designed to prepare people for a long-term career in Construction.

This opportunity is unique and unlike other Apprenticeship vacancies. The training you will receive is front-loaded into the first 20 weeks of the course, where you receive practical training and support in a custom-built training facility, CETC, in Lee-on-the-Solent.

The training you receive on this programme ensures that you are “site ready” on your first day on site after your 20-week training programme with both your CSCS card and your CPCS card.

Once you are on-site, you will be working with a close-knit team of people completing a wide variety of tasks, including road and infrastructure development, residential housing, hard landscaping, water management/domestic drainage, and utility installation.

Employment within the Construction industry is varied and fast-paced. For the right person, it will lead to a long and promising career with many development opportunities available and enviable pay rates once you are qualified.

A typical working week (when training at CETC) will be Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day. When released on-site with your employer, working hours and days may vary.

Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to work for one of the SCEEG employers and will receive outstanding training, competitive pay rates, and a career for life.

Desired skills:

  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Flexibility
  • Reliable

Personal qualities:

  • An interest in Construction is a must!
  • In addition, you must be hardworking, possess a good work ethic, and be reliable with excellent timekeeping
  • You must be resilient and able to keep a calm manner in testing situations and be able to work to deadlines under the instruction of your manager
  • A proactive and ambitious nature helps; always looking for something to do and being willing to go above and beyond to get the job done will see you go far in this industry

Rates of Pay:

 

Under 18

CETC Training Rate: £240 per week

Site Rate: £320 per week

 

Over 18

CETC Training Rate: £320 per week

Site Rate: £400 per week



Progression

Once you are a qualified and competent Groundworker, numerous training and career opportunities are available. No other industry invests in their employee’s development like the Construction industry. Progression could include undertaking further education or a higher/intermediate apprenticeship or continuing up the career ladder in the industry.