- Framework:
- Plant Operations
- Level:
- 3
This Apprenticeship is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge that are needed to carry out the work of a plant operator using the following items of plant.
Working on a construction site, in a public place or on the highway operating plant/machinery to transfer loads, excavate, lift, and move materials to given specifications.
Pathway options and levels
Plant Operations - Level 3
Supports the role of a Plant Operator.
Further information
Duration
Level 3: 18-24 months.
Progression routes
- Apply for a Competent Operator Card. Further information and options can be obtained at www.cscs.uk.com/about/plant-partner-card-schemes/
- Progress onto a relevant Higher-Level Apprenticeship
- Progress in their career with further training into such job roles as, Site/Workshop Supervisor/ Manager etc.
Qualifications
Level 3: Plant Operations
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 3
This Apprenticeship is suitable for learners who:
- are aged 16+ currently working in the trade area and have:
- achieved the Foundation in Construction and Building Services Engineering or
- achieved Progression in Construction or:.
- achieved a Level 2 or 3 Certificate or Diploma in the trade in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken or
- Verifiable 3 years or more employment in the trade in which the apprenticeship is to be undertaken.
And one or more of the following, or equivalent qualifications, at or above level of the list below:
- Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma.
- Foundation Qualification in Construction and Building Services Engineering
- Level 2 or 3 Diploma in a Construction Trade
- Essential Skills Wales or Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number at level 1 or above.
- GCSE grade A*-D in any two of the following: - a communication subject, maths and either a science or technical-based subject.
- A*- D grade in The WJEC Built Environment GCSE.
- Level 2 Merit WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Designing the Built Environment.
- WJEC A/AS Built Environment GCE.
- Merit, Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Construction and the Built Environment