Construction Operations (Anglian Water)
This pre-apprenticeship skills programme works in collaboration with Anglian Water and its Alliance partners, providing a fully employer-supported multi-skill construction course. This programme has been designed with the specific aim of attracting new talent into the utility sector, enabling learners to ultimately work for one of the Alliance’s companies as apprentices. The programme is very hands-on, you will gain knowledge of a wide variety of subjects including; health, safety and welfare in construction, principles of building construction information and communication and construction site protection barriers.
Study at Level:
Level 2
- Surveying
- Project management and scheduling
- Cable fitting and wiring
- Health and safety
- Principles of building construction
- Domestic drainage
- Cable fitting and wiring
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Time management
- Constructing foundations, slabs and concrete paths
- Construction worker
- Builder
Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.
PLEASE NOTE IN SOME AREAS WHERE THERE IS A HIGHER MATHS, ENGLISH OR SCIENCE CONTENT, OR WHERE TECHNICAL SKILLS ARE REQUIRED, THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ARE HIGHER THAN STATED BELOW. APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUAL COURSES AT THEIR INTERVIEW AND THIS IS CHECKED AT ENROLMENT. FOR CREATIVE COURSES A PORTFOLIO REVIEW OR AUDITION MAY BE REQUIRED AT INTERVIEW.
Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Foundation Learning Assessment Team.
Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.
Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.
Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.
During your time on this course, you will undertake in a work experience placement with Anglian Water or one of their partner companies.
A variety of guest speakers and materials will be made available to you during your time on this course, including, lectures from Anglian Water professionals and specialist equipment and materials provided by Anglian Water.
There is the added bonus that all learners who successfully complete the Level 2 course will be guaranteed an interview for an apprenticeship with Anglian Water Alliances.
