Water utility operations - 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 water utility operations. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the water utility operations sector. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the sector.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in warehousing and storage will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined qualification along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology – level 1
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competence and knowledge qualifications
Apprentices need to complete both a competence-based and a knowledge-based qualification or a combined qualification, chosen from the lists below:
Competence-based qualification:
- CABWI Level 2 Certificate in Leakage Detection 600/1987/6
- CABWI Level 2 Certificate in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Service Layer 600/2045/3
- CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Main Layer 600/2044/1
- CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Water) - Repair and Maintenance 600/2043/X
Knowledge-based qualification:
- CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Water Engineering (Water Operations) 600/2047/7
- CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Water Engineering (Network Construction Operations) 600/2048/9
- CABWI Level 2 Diploma in Water Engineering (Wastewater Operations) 600/2049/0
Combined competence-based and knowledge-based qualification:
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme. There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment.
Employers and training contractors must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
For this framework, the participant is required to complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.
Manual handling or working in confined spaces training must also be completed as a mandatory requirement.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure 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 54 Issue 04: 03/22) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy. For further information, contact: