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Apprenticeship Access Course: General Construction Operative

The Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations - General Construction is made up of units that provide learners with essential knowledge and practical skills to support future progress.

Training Programme

Units covered include:

• Safe working practices in construction
• Building methods and construction technology
• Establish work area protection and safety - general construction
• Lay domestic drainage
• Place and finish non-specialist concrete

The aim of the course is to improve the learners opportunity of securing employment as a general construction operative apprentice and every effort will be made by NWTC to find suitable companies.

Attendance is part-time and will be a minimum of 2.5 days a week, for 12 months.

Recruitment Period

January to August. Most courses commence in September of each year.

How to Apply

Application Forms are available from schools, Connexions or direct from NWTC using the online application form.

Selection Test

You are required to sit a selection test.

You should have or hope to gain Grade C in GCSE Maths, however lower grades will be considered.

Some evidence of practical ability and an interest in construction would be an advantage.

Preliminary Interview

If you obtain the necessary grade in the Selection Test, you will be invited to attend an interview with out Training Officers before being offered a place on the course.

 08.2011

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