Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship
Subject Area
Construction & Construction Trades
Student Type
Students aged 16-18 | Adults
Study Mode
Part Time
Course Type
Apprenticeship
What is the course about?
Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place.
They continue their 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.
Their work includes setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping.
Groundworkers are able to transfer between heavy construction and civil engineering sites as well as house building, commercial building and general building sites. Groundworkers work for all types of construction companies from small subcontractors to large main contractors.
Why should I choose the course?
Hands-On Experience: You'll gain practical skills and experience on the job, which is invaluable in the construction industry.
Earning While Learning: Apprenticeships allow you to earn a wage while you learn, reducing the financial burden of education.
Industry Demand: There is a high demand for skilled groundworkers, ensuring job security and opportunities for advancement.
Specialisation: You can specialise in areas such as excavation, concreting, or utility installation, becoming an expert in your chosen field.
Further Qualifications: Apprenticeships often lead to further qualifications, enhancing your career prospects.
Supervisory Roles: With experience, you can progress to supervisory or managerial positions, overseeing projects and teams.
Self-Employment: Many groundworkers eventually start their own businesses, offering services as contractors.
What will I learn?
How is the apprenticeship delivered?
Apprentices will attend college one day per week for one academic year and complete the remaining training on site.
What will the course lead on to?
Progression on to a specific level 3 trade area or alternatively onto a higher apprenticeship in construction or civil engineering.
Are there any links with industry and university?
Warrington & Vale Royal College has a long history of delivering bespoke, high-quality apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors. We take pride in our apprentices and ensure they leave us with the skills they need to forge a career in their chosen industry. We work with all manner of employers to ensure all parties’ interests are met throughout the apprenticeship journey. We also have a dedicated apprenticeship matching service which matches your skills to a suitable apprenticeship employer.
What support is available?
You will be allocated a designated apprentice coach to guide you through your apprenticeship. We also have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a welfare team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
We are one of the top-performing further education colleges for apprenticeships. Over nine in ten of our apprentices continue in employment or receive a promotion once they have completed their apprenticeship. We also have a dedicated apprenticeship matching service which matches your skills to a suitable apprenticeship employer. The college is dedicated to supporting you on-programme and helping you progress on to the next step.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements for this apprenticeship programme are GCSE grades 9-4, or level 2 functional skills qualifications in English and maths. We will consider those who need to resit either their English or maths qualification, however those that need to resit both will not meet the entry requirements for this apprenticeship programme.
If you are required to resit either English or maths, you will be invited to undertake an initial assessment. If deemed suitable, you must be willing to achieve your level 2 English/maths qualification before the end of the apprenticeship programme as part of your study.
Careers Information
Course Enquiry
Please complete this form if you would like any other information about this course
Other similar courses
These courses may be more suited to your interests or needs
Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship
18th Edition
Next Steps Welding
Next Steps in Bricklaying
Level 2 Diploma Brickwork
Introduction to Bricklaying
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating
Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship
HNC Construction Management (HTQ)
HNC Construction Management (HTQ)
T Level Construction: Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
Level 3 Craft Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Introduction to Welding
Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship
Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Technician Apprenticeship
Level 3 Installation Electrician or Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship
Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship
Level 2 Brickwork Apprenticeship
Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship
Level 3 Diploma Electrical Installation
Level 2 Site Carpentry
Level 2 Plumbing
Level 2 Electrical Installation
Level 2 Diploma Site Carpentry
Level 2 Diploma Plumbing
Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installation
Level 2 Brickwork
Level 1 Plumbing
Level 1 Electrical Installation
Level 1 Carpentry & Joinery