Groundworker Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this will usually include:

• GCSE English and maths at grade 2/E or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths
• In order to enrol onto an apprenticeship, you need to be employed in a relevant job role and undertake a range of tasks which would enable you to complete the qualification.

How You Will Be Assessed

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an apprenticeship that evaluates whether you have gained the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in your apprenticeship standard. The EPA for Groundworker Apprenticeship Level 2 consists of the following:

Knowledge Test:

• This test will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions
• The test lasts up to 90 minutes
• The knowledge test must be closed book i.e. you can’t refer to reference books or materials
• Knowledge tests can be either electronic or paper based.

Skills Test:

• You must be observed by an independent assessor completing three tasks: concreting, slabbing and drainage/installing ironworks
• For all tasks you will be responsible for: interpreting the skills test brief, selecting materials, tools and equipment, safe use of resources, tools and equipment, snagging/correcting any faults and clearing up.

Professional Discussion:

• You are assessed by an independent assessor
• The assessor will ask questions relating to the knowledge, skills and behaviours evidenced in your work-based portfolio
• This discussion will last up to 75 minutes
  -The assessor must ask at least 15 questions.

Course Progression

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded with a Groundworker Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard, as well as:

• English and maths Level 1 or 2 (if not previously achieved)
• Blue CSCS card is also attainable after successfully completing the course

Where Your Course Can Take You

This apprenticeship will support you in your development or promotion at work, and increases your ability to work in foreign territories as the qualification is recognised worldwide.

Fees

Apprenticeship course fees are subject to the age of the apprentice, and the size of the company.
 
For employers who do not pay the apprenticeship levy and who take on an apprentice who is aged between 16-21 at the start of their apprenticeship, there will be no direct cost and the full training costs will be covered by Government funding. If the apprentice is aged 22+ the government partially subsidises the training costs and the employer will need to pay 5% of the total fee. In the case of this course, the employer contribution would be £450.
 
A levy paying company will pay the full cost of the apprenticeship from their levy account which in this case would be £9,000.
 
Please note that course fees are to be paid by the employer and apprentices must not be asked to make a financial contribution toward their training.
 
To discuss apprenticeship course fees in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please contact 01603 773365 or Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk.