Location

Location

2nd floor, Wolverley House,
18 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6BJ
Location

Phone

  0121 633 8100

Construction Plant Operative Apprenticeship



This apprenticeship course is for individuals who wish to gain the relevant Knowledge, skills and behaviours required to carry out the role of a plant operator in the construction industry, this apprenticeship includes undertaking the role of a plant and vehicle marshal.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to check, prepare and safely operate a variety of plant machines that are used on-site in the construction sector. On this apprenticeship, the individual will further undertake a range of non-operational activities such as the checking, maintaining and cleaning of the machine. They will also learn to direct and guide other plant and vehicles, carry out checks on the work they do and finally help to load their plant onto or off a transporter when being delivered to another site.

This gives the individual the potential opportunity to progress to become a lead operator, supervisor, manager, or even set up their own contracting company.

Course Coverage Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours Personal Skills
  • Plant and vehicle marshal
  • Forward-tipping dumper or articulated dump truck
  • Ride-on roller
  • Telescopic handler (including suspended loads)
  • 360° excavator
  • Safe operation of plant machinery
  • Maintenance of plant machinery
  • Health, safety, and welfare
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Interpreting information
  • Effective communication
  • Customer relationships
  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Drug and alcohol awareness
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and independent working
  • Attitude and discipline
  • Personal organisation
  • First Aid