Apprenticeship Information
This occupation is found in the construction sector. On site assembly of manufactured components is a rapidly growing part of the construction sector, representing 15% of the market in 2018. Projects include; infrastructure, residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, rail, prisons and leisure.
Structures and components are manufactured in factories and then transported to the construction site, ready for location, connection and finishing. Materials can include concrete, timber, modular and portable buildings and can include plastic and steel components.
Projects can be small local ones such as bespoke houses or nationwide in large scale developments such as residential and social housing, schools and hospitals. These can be permanent, temporary or re-locatable.
T3 currently delivers two of the pathways available for this standard; pre-cast concrete and timber frame.
Qualifications Gained
- Skills, knowledge and behaviours – assessed in the workplace.
- Slinger & signaller CPCS A40 level 2
- Specialist training – block release
End Point Assessment
Duration
21 months – start any time but specialist training at certain points of the year.
End Point Assessment
The end point assessment is started once the employer is satisfied that the apprentice is working and displaying occupational competence. Learners must also have achieved mathematics at level 1 prior to beginning the EPA.
The End point assessment covers the following areas;
Knowledge Test
A test including multiple-choice, error spotting and scenario-based questions to demonstrate knowledge and understanding required by the job role.
Observation With Questioning
This is a practical role, best demonstrated through observation
- Observation allows the assessment of work tasks in the apprentice’s normal place of work, using tools and equipment with which they are familiar, which is likely to enable the apprentice to perform at their best
- The tasks chosen reflect something that would be completed by construction assembly and installation operatives in every company on a daily basis; tasks not necessarily completed on a daily basis or not best suited to direct observation are assessed via the other assessment methods
- Questioning component enables the checking of underpinning knowledge
Structured Interview underpinned by portfolio of evidence
The apprentice will be required to showcase the core skills, technical knowledge and behaviours are needed in order to carry out the occupational role effectively. The apprentice will refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence.
We’re passionate about delivering courses at the forefront of the construction industry. Equipping learners with the skills they need today for a successful, rewarding career in the sector is what drives us — and it’s something we take great pride in.
Harry comes from industry whereby he spent a number of years within the reinforced concrete sector. He has now used this expertise to help design and deliver this course.
Delivery Plan
The aim is to meet the need of both the learners and employers by flexible delivery plans which deliver what you need, are continuously improved, and can offer flexibility to suit. In order for T3 to successfully deliver this apprenticeship we will;
- Delivery methods will be inline with knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard and employers specific requirements.
- Map knowledge, skills and behaviours against the standard.
- End point assessment portfolios will be be prepared and specific readiness training will be undertaken.
- Formative assessment will be carried out.
- Summative online assessment per knowledge unit
- Skills assessment will be carried out by our assessment team.
Block Training
- Blocks based at our training centre.
- Knowledge assessed during blocks and remote sessions.
- End point assessment preparation in final block.
- Functional skills embedded in learning.
On-Site Assessment
- Skills assessed on site.
- Reviews carried out every 8-10 weeks
Block Training
- Blocks based at our training centre.
- Knowledge assessed during blocks and remote sessions.
- End point assessment preparation in final block.
- Functional skills embedded in learning.
On-Site Assessment
- Skills assessed on site.
- Reviews carried out every 8-10 weeks
