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Construction - level 2 apprenticeship framework

About this framework

This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of a level 2 apprenticeship framework to achieve qualified status within the construction industry.

In some construction occupations to be recognised as fully qualified it is necessary to complete an apprenticeship at Level 3.  These occupations are:

1. Paint and Decorating
2. Bricklaying
3. Carpentry and Joinery
4. Plant Maintenance
5. Wall and Floor Tiling
6. Plastering
7. Roofing

Mandatory outcomes

Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in construction will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.

You must complete a combination of both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification from one of the pathways, along with the essential skills below. 

Mandatory essential skills

The following essential skills are mandatory and are to be completed as part of the apprenticeship: 

• application of number ¨C level 1
• communication ¨C level 1
• Digital ICT Essential Skills at Entry Level 3, or if you already hold Entry Level 3, you are required to work towards the Level 1 Digital ICT Essential Skills (DfE funded)

However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.

Competency and knowledge qualifications ¨C pathway options

Apprentices need to complete both a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification in their chosen pathway, from the lists below. 

Route one: construction building sector

Pathway one: decorative finishing and industrial painting

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway two: maintenance operations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway three: trowel occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway four¨C wood occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway five: woodmachining

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Route two: construction civil engineering sectors

Pathway one: construction operations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway two: formwork occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway three: plant maintenance

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification

Pathway four: plant operations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway five: roadbuilding and maintenance

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Route three: construction specialist sector

Pathway one: accessing and rigging

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway two: waterproof membrane

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway 3: wall and floor tiling

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification: 

Pathway 4: fitted interiors

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway 5: interior systems

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualifications:

Pathway 6: plastering

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification: 

Pathway 7: roofing occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway 8: stonemasonry

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Eligibility and entry to the programme

You must be a new employee or have been employed by your current employer for less than six months. There are no formal eligibility requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship. However, employers and training contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully. 

See also the

Duration

Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.

Related Knowledge

For this framework, you are required to complete either:

• a suitable rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook 

  or

• one of the the below awards which includes the required employee rights and responsibilities units

Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the award or workbook has been completed.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to make sure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements. 

The apprentice must be employed from day one.

Further Information

The content of this framework (Framework Number 08 Issue 35: 09/26) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy and the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.

For further information, contact:

• Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch