On an apprenticeship programme, apprentices will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours. These include:
• The principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others including understanding the principles of risk assessments
• Basic awareness of environmental and health hazards e.g. Japanese knotweed, asbestos. How to identify
contaminated ground conditions and the procedures for working safely on it
• Basic principles of Building Information Modelling(BIM), drawings, method statements, manufacturers’ information, work schedules and specifications
• Technology including key factors and systems of work appropriate to different work environments and industry sectors (e.g. civil engineering, private residential, commercial)
• Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
• Install and test basic drainage and ducting
• Team work - work effectively and safely with others under minimum supervision.
• Risk Management - be able to resist pressures to follow unsafe working practices
• Working effectively - undertake the work in a reliable, safe and productive manner