Groundworker Apprentice

Octavius Infrastructure Ltd have partnered up with Fareham College (part of South Hampshire College Group) and is offering an exciting apprenticeship programme designed to prepare employees for a career in civil engineering occupations.

This apprenticeship is designed for those who are interested in the construction industry and looking for a new career direction. As well as providing on-the-job training for students with no prior experience or knowledge of the sector, the apprenticeship is also suitable for construction staff already working on site who want to gain a formalised qualification and develop their skills for future progression.

As part of the apprenticeship, students will undertake an intensive initial training programme at the Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) in Lee-on-the-Solent. Students will then spend the remainder of the apprenticeship in full time employment with us, where they will be allocated a mentor to support their skills development. For the duration of the 20-week training course at CETC, a daily travel allowance will be provided.

Students will receive regular visits from a CETC Assessor who will review their progress during the completion of the apprenticeship framework.

**You'll be working on. (what your role and responsibility is)**:
With a start date of September 2024**, **the apprenticeship lasts approximately 18 months, with the first 20 weeks spent at CETC undertaking specific training to ensure students are fully qualified and ready to work on-site. As part of this, students will obtain the following certifications and licences, all essential for on-site employment:

- CSCS card
- CPCS card
- Dumper licence
- Roller licence
- Abrasive wheels certification
- Manual handling certification
- CAT and Genny training
- Banksman training
- Driver theory training

The apprenticeship framework enables students to gain the practical skills and experience needed to work within a variety of commercial and industrial settings, including:

- Understanding technical drawings and plans
- Using surveying and levelling equipment
- Designing and installing temporary works
- Laying foundations for construction work
- Making and using concrete types
- Understanding various stone types and their uses
- Understanding and laying domestic drainage
- Installing edgings, kerbs, and concrete finishes
- Laying paving slabs and block paving
- Safely working around existing services and surrounding environments
- Basic brickwork and installing ironwork
- Safe working with construction plant and machinery

**You'll work with(because relationships are important)**:
A team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across a variety of frameworks

**You'll bring(your wealth of experience & qualifications)**:

- Can-do attitude
- Punctuality
- A full UK driving licence