Groundworker Apprenticeship

Course information

Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place.

As a Groundworker you will 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.

A Groundworker’s skills and knowledge includes the setting out and preparing of sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping.

What You Will Learn

The Groundworker apprenticeship will support you in learning about setting out of footings, drainage systems, kerb laying, concrete works, sustainable urban drainage systems, health and safety and the principles of the industry.

Aside of this you will be supported with core behaviours such as team work, working independently, logical thinking and application, working effectively and time management.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths at Grade 2 or above

Assessment

Centre-devised assessment (internal practical assessment)

Progression

Possible progression routes, include:

• Employment within the industry
• Construction Site Supervisor (OSAT)

Cornwall College Camborne

Cornwall College Camborne

Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.

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