Construction: Building

Modern Apprenticeship

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Description

This Modern Apprenticeship helps employers to bring in new talent, as well as upskilling and retraining existing staff in construction building occupations. Different training options include:

  • bricklaying

  • carpentry and joinery

  • floor covering

  • painting and decorating

  • plastering

  • roofing occupations

  • stonemasonry

  • timber frame erection

  • wall and floor tiling

  • woodmachining

Apprenticeship framework(s)

Your employee will study for a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 or 6.

Select each level to see the framework document and qualification(s) at that level.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this apprenticeship at either level.

To start at SCQF Level 6, it may be helpful if candidates have completed the MA at SCQF Level 5 or have some experience in the industry.

Progression and development

SCQF Level 5

There are clear progression routes within this apprenticeship. Your employee could move onto SCQF Level 6 in Construction: Building.

Or they could progress from specialist occupations into supervisory technical occupations at SCQF Level 6, or Technical and Professsional apprenticeships.

They may choose to move into further or higher education in a related subject.

SCQF Level 6

After completing this level, your employee could progress from specialist occupations into supervisory technical occupations at SCQF Level 6, or Technical and Professional apprenticeships.

They may choose to move into further or higher education in a related subject.

How does it work?

Apprentices will learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. They’ll also study with a college or other learning provider.

Cost and funding

We contribute towards training costs

We do this by paying the learning provider throughout the apprenticeship.

The training contribution calculator will show you our funding contribution for this framework.

An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees aged 16 to 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.

Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet your business needs.

Who pays the apprentice?

Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we encourage all employers to pay the Living Wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.

How long will it take?

It will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.

Need information or advice?

Call our advisors to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.

0800 783 6000

Sounds right for your business?

The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.

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