Onsite Trades Foundation Apprenticeship

During the apprenticeship, you will develop knowledge and skills in:

• Health and safety in construction.
• Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Fire safety and the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
• Sustainability principles within construction.
• Construction techniques and the functional requirements of building elements, including walls, floors, roofs and fenestrations.
• Materials and components used within onsite construction trades.
• Mixing and preparing construction materials.
• Safe use of tools and equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining work areas.
• Protecting work from damage, weather and theft.
• Carrying out simple tasks associated with onsite construction trades.
• Undertaking basic repair and maintenance tasks.
• Communicating and sharing information using verbal, non-verbal, written and digital methods.

Apprentices may be assessed at appropriate points (or milestones) throughout their Foundation Apprenticeship. The assessment method includes:

• Knowledge Test
• Practical Skills Assessment

This may take many forms, including (but not limited to) observation, undertaking a set task in a simulated environment, direct assessment of materials generated during their training, projects, presentations, compiling a portfolio of evidence.

The apprentice must be age 16 to 21 at the start of their apprenticeship, unless they have an EHCP.

Apprentices aged 16-18: If the apprentice has not achieved GCSE English Language and/or Maths Grade 4/C, they are required to study towards relevant Functional Skills qualifications.

Apprentices aged 19-21: Apprentices can choose to study towards English and Maths qualifications if they wish. Employers may also require them to if these skills are relevant to the role.