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Pathway

Construction Building

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by CITB. This is the only Apprenticeship Pathway in the Construction and Building Services sector approved for use in Wales that is eligible for Welsh Government funding.

Learning Programme Content

The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:

  • Qualifications,
  • Essential Skills
  • On/off the job training

The total minimum credit value required for the Level 2 Pathway (insert title) is xx credits.

The total minimum credit value required for the Level 3 Pathway (insert title) is xx credits.

Entry requirements

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Apprenticeship pathway learning programme(s)

Level 2: Painting and Decorating (Industrial Painting)

Level 2: Painting and Decorating (Industrial Painting) Qualifications

Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualification(s) below.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting-Painter (Construction)
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
Cskills Awards C00/0538/1 600/7631/8 67 670 Competence English Only
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Painting and Decorating
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
City & Guilds C00/0558/0 600/9224/5 86 860 Knowledge English Only

Essential Skills Wales (ESW)

Level 2: Painting and Decorating (Industrial Painting) Level Minimum Credit Value
Communication 1 6
Application of number 1 6

Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh

On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
  • 6 credits / 45 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Communication
  • 6 credits / 45 GLH Level 1 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number

Level 2: Maintenance Operations

Level 2: Maintenance Operations Qualifications

Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualification(s) below.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair and Refurbishment (Construction)
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
NOCN C00/0602/7 601/0486/7 62 620 Competence English Only
Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Operations (Construction)
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
City & Guilds C00/0556/1 600/8049/8 540 Knowledge English Only

Essential Skills Wales (ESW)

Level 2: Maintenance Operations Level Minimum Credit Value
Communication 1 6
Application of number 1 6

Level 2: Wood Occupations Shopfitting Bench Work

Level 2: Wood Occupations Shopfitting Bench Work Qualifications

Participants must achieve one of the following competence and knowledge qualification(s) below.

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations – Shopfitting Bench Joinery (Construction)
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
NOCN C00/4188/0 603/5468/9 52 520 Competence English Only
Level 2 Diploma in Shopfitting Bench Joinery (Construction)
Awarding Body Qualification No. Credit Value Total Qualification Time Combined / Competence / Knowledge Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s)
NOCN C00/0568/2 600/8618/X 84 840 Knowledge English Only

Essential Skills Wales (ESW)

Level 2: Wood Occupations Shopfitting Bench Work Level Minimum Credit Value
Communication 1 6
Application of number 1 6

Equality and diversity

It is important that apprenticeship Pathways are inclusive and can demonstrate an active approach to identifying and removing barriers to entry and progression. Pathways should advance equality of opportunity between persons who share protected characteristics and those persons who do not as identified in the Equality Act 2010.

The protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act are age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. Marriage and civil partnership is also included although only in respect of the requirement to eliminate discrimination in employment.

Training providers and employers MUST also comply with the other duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to the industry based upon those nine protected characteristics.

Although the construction industry has not, historically, been a traditional career choice for women. This has now changed, and women are better supported and work successfully in the industry.

The sectoral bodies work at local, regional and national levels to identify and address issues around equality and diversity. This work is supported by local/national government, non-governmental bodies/agencies and relevant Unions. 

It is a requirement that apprentice recruitment is open and fair to all who meet the selection criteria, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability.

All partners involved in the delivery of the apprenticeship and employers must be committed to a policy of equal opportunities and must have a formal equal opportunities policy and procedure in place.

Employers/providers must be able to demonstrate that there are no overt or covert discriminatory practices in selection and employment. All promotional, selection and training activities must comply with relevant legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.

Providers will monitor equality of opportunity practice and procedures within their own organisation and take positive action when necessary. It is also recommended that employers/providers conduct an exit interview if the apprentice leaves the programme before completion.

Employment responsibilities and rights

Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) is no longer compulsory.  But it is recommended that all apprentices (especially the 16 years -18 year group) receive a company induction programme.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the Training Provider and Employer to ensure that the requirements of this pathway are delivered in accordance with the Welsh Government Apprenticeships Guidance.

 Further information may be obtained from: Welsh Government

DfES-ApprenticeshipUnit@gov.wales


Document revisions

26 November 2021