Introduction

This Apprenticeship is for anyone who is looking for a career in the water utilities industry. Apprentices will work towards a Level 2 Diploma which will give them first-hand experience in main laying, repair and maintenance and the potential to move into a permanent role at the end of the apprenticeship.

About the Employer

We build, maintain, and renew the infrastructures that keep our country running, and have done since 1984. Initially specialising in deep clean and wastewater pipelines, our expertise and collaborative approach organically developed the business into a strategic partner of choice, specialising in: Heavy civil engineering Clean & wastewater treatment Clean water pipelines Wastewater pipelines Renovation Trenchless technology Dam safety Reactive/emergency ‘on call’ services Highways Rail Power

What You'll Do

Main laying of ductile iron pipes
Main laying of plastic pipe materials
Main laying: butt fusion of polyethylene pipes
Main laying: electrofusion of polyethylene pipes
Carry out alterations to existing mains
Installation of polyethylene service pipes
Make service pipe connections, under pressure, using single spindle machines
Electrofusion jointing for polyethylene pipes and ferrules in service laying
Repair and modification of service pipes
Installation of water meters and proprietary boundary box systems

Training Outcome

Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, you would progress to join one of our establish mains laying teams as a qualified pipelayer helping to maintain and repair critical infrastructure

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 9-3
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-3

Course Information

Course: Water network operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 17:30, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break each day.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 8

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP

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