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Construction - level 2 apprenticeship framework

This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two construction. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.

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:

Paint and Decorating
Bricklaying
Carpentry and Joinery
Plant Maintenance
Wall and Floor Tiling
Plastering
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 – level 1
communication – level 1
information and communication technology (ICT) – level 1

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 – 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:

City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Construction) 603/7633/8

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway two: maintenance operations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway three: trowel occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades 610/2945/2

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway four– wood occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Woodworking Skills 603/7904/2

Pathway five: woodmachining

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Machining (Construction/Sawmilling Extrusion) 600/3665/5

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 Diploma in Woodmachining (Construction) 600/8629/4

Route two: construction civil engineering sectors

Pathway one: construction operations

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations 610/1669/X

Knowledge-based qualification:

Pathway two: formwork occupations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in formworking 600/6309/9

Pathway three: plant maintenance

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Skills 610/2946/4

Pathway four: plant operations

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 certificate in plant operations (groundworks) 500/6364/9

Pathway five: roadbuilding and maintenance

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in highways maintenance – excavation operations (construction) 600/8628/2

Route three: construction specialist sector

Pathway one: accessing and rigging

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ diploma in accessing operations and rigging (construction) 600/8244/6

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in scaffolding 601/3726/5

Pathway two: waterproof membrane

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ diploma in waterproof membrane roofing systems (construction) 601/5006/3

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in built-up felt roofing 500/4259/2

Pathway 3: wall and floor tiling

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades 610/2945/2

Pathway 4: fitted interiors

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ certificate in fitted interiors (construction) 600/3683/7

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in fitted interiors (construction) 600/8779/1

Pathway 5: floorcovering

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ diploma in floorcovering occupations (construction) 601/4992/9

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in floorcovering – textile and impervious (construction) 600/8627/0

Pathway 6: interior systems

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualifications:

Pathway 7: plastering

Competence-based qualification:

Knowledge-based qualification:

Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades 610/2945/2

Pathway 8: roofing occupations

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_CSkills Awards level 2 NVQ diploma in roofing occupations (construction) 603/2376/0

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in roof slating and tiling (construction) 600/8623/3

Pathway 9: stonemasonry

Competence-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 NVQ diploma in stonemasonry (construction) 603/3628/6

Knowledge-based qualification:

NOCN_Cskills Awards level 2 diploma in stonemasonry - banker (construction) 600/8625/7

Eligibility and entry to the programme

There are no formal eligibility requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship. However, employers and training contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.

See also the DfE apprenticeship guidelines and operational requirements

Duration

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

Related Knowledge

For this framework, you must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training contractor that the ERR 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 30: 09/24) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy and the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland.

For further information, contact:

For employers

If you want to take on an apprentice or improve the skills of your employees to help your business work better, the Apprenticeships programme could be for you.

Apprenticeships for employers
(nibusinessinfo.co.uk website)

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