Apprenticeships in Construction
You will learn on the job, building up
knowledge and skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all
at the same time.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
You are employed. You will work
towards a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), Technical
Certificate and Key Skills.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
You should have the potential to achieve the
requirements of the framework.
WHAT JOB WILL YOU DO?
An apprentice will work in their chosen craft
on a construction site:
- Brickwork
- Plumbing
- Plastering
- Painting and Decorating
- Joinery
- Shopfitting
HOW LONG WILL MY APPRENTICESHIP TAKE TO
COMPLETE?
The apprenticeship ends when you complete all
necessary components. It takes approximately 2 years for
Level 2 qualification. You will be required to attend college
for 1 day a week or on block rotation depending on your craft.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
AFTERWARDS?
On successfully completing your
apprenticeship, you could progress to Level 3 in your chosen craft,
or to other technical or supervisor occupations within
construction.
HOW DO I APPLY?
To be put on the waiting list you will need an
employer. If you find an employer please contact the
recruitment team:
Sue Thomas – 01302 553752
Geoff Clamp – 01302
553609
The skills and knowledge you will acquire are
highly transferable and there are many opportunities for
you to develop your career in this sector. You may also
go on to achieve other, higher level qualifications.
Qualifications required as part of the
Apprenticeship Framework
NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
(NVQ)
You will be required to complete an NVQ
TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
You will be required to complete a Technical
Certificate
KEY SKILLS
You may be required to complete Key Skills.
You will discuss your individual needs with your employer and
college representative
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application
form or contact the team below for more information, advice and
guidance:
Learner Services
Doncaster College
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
DN1 2RF
Tel: 0800 358 7575
Email: infocentre@don.ac.uk
Disclaimer: All courses are
run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the
information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves
the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.
For more advanced courses such as Degrees and HNC/Ds please click here.