Construction Operations (Goundwork) - Level 2

This course has been designed working with Anglian Water's five alliances with the specific aim of enabling you to work for one of the Alliance companies.

This course has a maximum capacity of 20 students and we have already exceeded that number of applications by a considerable amount. We are therefore no longer accepting applications for this course.

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Course Description
The majority of Level 2 study will be held at the Wisbech campus, delivered by college tutors through practical and theory based sessions. In addition to this, industry specialists from the Alliances will contribute to the learning programme.

An important element of the course is the work placement component, which will be with one or more of the Alliance's partner companies, where you will gain valuable work experience.

The course content consists of the units below:
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Principles of Building Construction Information and Communication
- Construction Site Protection Barriers
- Lay Domestic Drainage
- Construct Foundations, Slabs and Paths in Concrete
Anglian Water's five alliances have been created to deliver investment worth up to £9 billion of work over 15 years. Working together they will deliver every kind of investment ranging from building large new water treatment works, to repairing small leaks and connecting new properties to the network.

On successful completion of Level 2, suitable candidates with English and Maths at grade 4 or above will be guaranteed an interview with one of the Anglian Water's Alliance partners to join their apprenticeship programme.
Entry Requirements
You will need:
- 4 GCSEs at 3 or above including English and maths
You will be invited to an information session to help ensure the course is right for you.
Course Length

Course Fees

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

City & Guilds Certificate in Construction Operations (Level 2)

Students aged 16 to 18 who do not already have GCSE qualifications in maths and/or English at grades 4 - 9 will take qualifications in English and/or maths as part of their vocational study programme - this is a government requirement.

How is my course assessed?

Progress and achievement is recorded throughout the year via practical assessments, and an online exam.