We can find you a Groundworker course is available for alternative provisions from year 7-11
Groundworkers work on site and complete a number of building tasks including drainage, concrete work, signage, lighting, bricklaying and general labouring.
Groundworking
Groundworking Course
At A Glance
- Qualification: NOCN Level 1,2 diploma
- Length: 12 week blocks
Next Steps
After completing this course there are a number of options available, depending on your final grade you could move onto the Site Management or Site Supervisor course or seek permanent employment.
What would you learn?
- Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground.
- conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
- interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
- access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
- use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
- gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
- measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
- transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
- install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
No matter what level you are currently working at, you will be expected to further your skills in English and maths.
What skills and qualities do you need?
- Practical skills
- Methodical
- Ability to follow technical drawings
- Attention to detail
- Comfortable working at heights
- Numeracy skills
- Customer service
Entry Requirements
You should be aged 16 or over and ideally already be employed or have secured a work placement, however we may be able to help you with this. Good GCSEs are recommended and you will be required to sit a skills assessment.
You should be aged 16 or over and ideally already be employed or have secured a work placement, however we may be able to help you with this. Good GCSEs are recommended and you will be required to sit a skills assessment.
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