What You Will Study
This apprenticeship standard will develop the knowledge, skills and
behaviours required to be a qualified Groundworker. Whilst there is no mandatory on-programme assessment in relation to the Groundworker standard, this programme will follow the recommended training specification of a Level 2 qualification for both knowledge and competence.
The end-point assessment (EPA) will assess how an apprentice can apply their skills, knowledge and behaviours acquired in their apprenticeship, through the following three assessments carried out after the gateway point of the apprenticeship:
1. Knowledge test –this test will consist of multiple-choice questions on a computer-based platform or paper-based.
2. Skills test – this test will
consist of practical activities to assess the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and
behaviours
3. Professional Discussion – assessed by an Independent Assessor, this discussion will consist of questions that clarify and probe the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours based on the portfolio of evidence developed by the apprentice.
Groundworker Apprentices must complete training
towards English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship
funding rules. (This could be GCSE, Functional Skills or
other).
- Attendance Expectations
Attendance is one day per week, anticipated to be Monday.
The standard college day will run from 9.00am to 8.00pm.
- How You Will Be Assessed
Throughout the training period both College lecturers/assessors and your employer representative will complete progress reviews. When both your employer and the college consider you competent in all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you will be entered in for the End Point Assessment.
This is a three-part independent assessment:
- Knowledge assessment, a multiple-choice exam.
- Skills assessment, three simulated practical tasks.
- Oral assessment, 15 questions.
Successful assessments are graded pass/merit/distinction.
- Entry Requirements
Following overall consideration of the skills required by this standard, entry requirements will be determined by the employer.
- Fee Information
Please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01924 789469 or email
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Whilst there is no longer a Level 3 apprenticeship for a bricklayer, the College provides a number of short courses and part time courses to support career progression.