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Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

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Information about Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)

Onsite construction relates to bricklayers, carpenters, joiners and plasterers.

Foundation apprenticeships introduce skills for a range of jobs in a sector, and provide general skills for work. After a foundation, apprentices can specialise and do a standard level 2 or 3 apprenticeship.

Employers get an incentive payment for foundation apprenticeships, as well as government funding for training and assessment costs.

Foundation apprenticeship incentive payment
£2,000
Employers get this incentive payment in 3 stages linked to retention and progression
Who can do a foundation apprenticeship
Who can do a foundation apprenticeship
At the start of the apprenticeship, they must be:
  • aged between 16 to 21 (or 15 if their 16th birthday is between the last Friday of June and 31 August)
  • aged between 22 to 24 and
    • have an education, health and care plan (EHC)
    • be in care or a care leaver
    • be a prisoner or a prison leaver
Knowledge, skills and behaviours
View knowledge, skills and behaviours

Technical knowledge

  • Employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare regulations relevant to the role.*
  • Sustainability principles and practices relevant to the role, including waste disposal and the impact of construction trades on the environment.*
  • Types, use and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Common construction techniques and basic functional requirements of building elements: walls, roofs, floors and fenestrations and how they interact.*
  • Industry standards and regulations relevant to the role including fire safety and the Building Safety Act and how they interact.*
  • Roles and responsibilities of an employee and other relevant personnel in the workplace.
  • Use and characteristics of common materials and components associated with onsite trades, including mixing materials.*
  • Types, use and storage techniques of tools and equipment associated with onsite trades.
  • Work area preparation and maintenance.*
  • Techniques to carry out simple tasks associated with onsite trades.*
  • Methods of protecting materials and work in progress from damage, weather and theft.
  • Techniques to carry out simple repair tasks associated with onsite trades.
  • The importance of customer service to their organisation.
  • Equity, inclusion and diversity regulations relevant to the role.*
  • Mental and physical health considerations in self and others when working in construction and the importance of reporting issues.

Technical skills

  • Comply with employee responsibilities under health, safety and welfare.*
  • Use and store PPE.
  • Follow written and verbal work instructions.*
  • Apply techniques to carry out simple tasks associated with onsite trades.*
  • Protect work in progress and materials, for example, from damage, weather or theft.
  • Apply techniques to carry out simple repairs associated with onsite trades.
  • Select and use materials associated with onsite trades, including mixing materials.*
  • Use and store tools and equipment associated with onsite trades.
  • Prepare and maintain the work area.
  • Dispose of waste safely and sustainably. Segregate resources for reuse and recycling.

Employability skills and behaviours

  • Communicate and share information using verbal, non-verbal, written and digital methods.
  • Act in a professional manner including good time keeping and conduct.
  • Apply new learning and feedback to everyday practice.
  • Complete own work tasks and ask for help when needed.
  • Work with colleagues to contribute to team outcomes.
  • Seek ways to manage own financial, health and wellbeing needs using available resources.
  • Overcome challenges and adapt to changes at work.
  • Work in line with health, safety and environmental requirements.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Construction and the built environment
Qualification level
2
Equal to GCSE
Course duration
8 months
Funding
£4,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Course apprentices can progress to
Course apprentices can progress to
Foundation apprenticeships cover some knowledge and skills from these courses. If the apprentice progresses to one of these, what theyv'e learnt will be taken off the assessment. They could finish the course in a shorter time.

  • Bricklayer (level 2)
  • Plasterer (level 2)
  • Carpentry and joinery (level 2)

View more information about Onsite trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.