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Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction

Overview

  • 16-18, Adults

Details

Course content

An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows the apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills, required for their immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context. This broader mix differentiates the Apprenticeship experience from training delivered to meet narrowly focused job needs.

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Management is aimed at learners who want to develop their Engineering and management skills, gaining the knowledge, skills and understanding in a more flexible and practical way. The Framework allows for a number of pathways and is suitable for a range of job roles.

This framework includes the following occupations at Advanced (Level 3).

Advanced (Level 3)

· Built Environment and Design

· Construction Contracting Operations

· Civil Engineering for Technicians

There are two element to the Framework, first theoretical Knowledge that will be assessed by achieving a Level 3 BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment, and Second Knowledge gained at work that is assessed by NVQs.

There are twelve units to complete over the two years:

 

       · Civil Engineering Pathways:

       · Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment 

       · Sustainable Construction 

       · Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment 

       · Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment 

       · Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering 

       · Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering 

       · Construction in Civil Engineering 

       · Graphical Detailing in Construction and the Built Environment 

       · Structural Mechanics in Construction and Civil Engineering 

       · CAD & design for Construction 

       · Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment 

       · Project in Construction and the Built Environment 

     

Outline of skills and knowledge

The focus is on developing skills in design, analysis and evaluation across a range of Civil Engineering or Building Services topics.

Progression from this Pathway: 

There will be a wide range of opportunities that apprentices can be involved with in a structured career path, such as building, civil engineering and specialist occupations. After gaining work experience in the chosen occupational area this apprenticeship will enable

To:

· NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations

· NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

Or

HNC/HND

· Construction and the Built Environment

· Civil Engineering

· Building Services Engineering

· Construction

· Construction Management

How will I be assessed? 

Technical certificate will be Centre devised assignments are mostly used to continuously assess over the two years. In addition there are occasional open-book class based tests. NVQ will be assessed on-site 

Which awarding body is the course validation by? 

EdExcel 

Higher Education Policies

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UCG HE and FE Tuition Policy
UCG Complaints Policy 2019-22
HE Student Protection Plan 2019/20
United Colleges Group Access Statement

Entry Requirements

You must be employed in the construction or built environment sectors.

Expected prior knowledge 

No prior knowledge is required but in reality candidates possess skills and experiences from their working environment. 

English level 

Level 2 English Language e.g. GCSE A*-C (B or above is preferred).

Mathematics level

Level 2 Mathematics e.g. GCSE A*-C (B or above is preferred).

Support

Childcare

Financial support to help with childcare

Care to learn - childcare support for young people aged 16-20

If you are aged under 20 at the beginning of your course, or moving to the 2nd year of a level 3 course, and are caring for your own child you may be entitled to £175.00 maximum per week, per child through Care to Learn. 

Please ensure you register on the Care to Learn website even if you haven’t chosen your childcare provider or the course you want to study.  Once you have registered Care to Learn will confirm financial support in principle.

For further details and help with making an application please visit https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or speak to a Student Advisor.

Childcare support for people aged 20+

Financial support towards the cost of nursery, childminder, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

If you are aged 20+ when you start a course and need financial support to help with the cost of childcare while you study the college may be able to help.

You will be required to make use of any government NEF or 2+ Funding before requesting any financial support from the college.

It is essential that you speak to a Student Advisor prior to enrolling on a course to discuss your personal circumstances, childcare needs and to find out if there are funds available.

Eligibility for help with childcare costs is based on your personal circumstances.

General eligibility criteria:

  • Aged 20 and over
  • Considered a home student for fee purposes
  • Fully enrolled on a programme of study funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency  or in receipt of a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan
  • Discussed and had confirmation of funding for childcare support before enrolling

Financial eligibility:

 You need to have evidence that you meet general discretionary Learner Support Funds or 19+ Advanced Learning Loan bursary fund criteria:

  • on a low income / a dependent of someone who is on a low income or in receipt of a means tested benefit e.g. Income Support / Jobseekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, housing benefit etc.

When looking for childcare please be aware:

  • all childcare providers must be OFSTED registered
  • any 2+ or 3+ government funding must be used by the student. Only additional hours needed for study will be funded by the College.
  • childcare will only be paid for days when you are attending College or a mandatory work placement.
  • students on full-time courses will be a priority for childcare funding.
  • childcare places will be subject to a contract between College/student/nursery.
  • childcare payments are made subject to students reaching 85% attendance on a monthly basis.

All childcare applicants approved for funding will be required to sign our Terms & Conditions and MUST inform the College immediately should they stop attending lessons for any reason.

Email learner.services@cwc.ac.uk to put your name on the childcare waiting list.  You MUST speak to a member of the Student Advice or Learner Services team before you enrol on a course.

Financial Support for 16-18 Year-olds and Continuing Learners aged 19

The Education Funding Authority has allocated money to colleges to support students who are on low incomes or the dependent of parents on a low income, and need support towards their course-related costs or essential living costs or are facing financial difficulty.

For further information click here.

For further information on financial support for Looked after Children, Care Leavers and estranged young people, click here