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Construction labourer apprenticeships

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Construction labourer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could start by taking a college course like: 

    • Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills 
    • Level 2 Certificate in Construction Operations 
    • T level for Groundworkers or Piling Attendants or Formworkers
    You'll usually need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a Level 1 course. You'll need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. For a T Level, you'll have to have at least 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.

    Apprenticeship
    You can do a groundworker or piling attendant Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent. 

    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set requirements, though it will be helpful if you've got on-site experience or have worked in a builder's merchants or yard. You'll need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent to train and work on a construction site.

    Construction labourer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of building and construction 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • the ability to work well with your hands 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure 
    • knowledge of maths 
    • physical fitness and endurance
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to: 

    • have a good level of fitness 
    • to be 18 or over 
    • have a driving licence to work with plant machinery like excavators or dumper trucks.

    Construction labourer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your exact duties will depend on your area of work, for example you might: 

    • mark out and dig trenches for foundations and drains - groundworking 
    • put up panels to hold concrete in place as it sets - formworking 
    • bend and fix bars to reinforce concrete structures - steel fixing 
    • join steel sheets to form retaining walls for excavations - steel piling 
    • lay concrete for foundations, floors and beams - concreting 
    • lay kerbs and paving, and resurface highways - road working 
    • keep tradespeople on site supplied with materials, like bricks, mortar and timber
    Working environment
    You could work on a construction site. Your working environment may be at height and outdoors in all weathers. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Construction labourer apprenticeships

    You could train on the job to be a qualified tradesperson or plant operator. You could also work in demolition. With experience, you could become a site supervisor.

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