Apprenticeship

Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 5 & Level 6, (Scotland SQA) Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

This course covers the essential knowledge, maintenance and repair skills of plant machinery and equipment. Level 5 runs for two years, with an optional additional 12 months to progress to Level 6.

Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 5 & Level 6, (Scotland SQA) Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

nest_clock_farsight_analog 24 months, with option to progress for a further 12 months to achieve Level 6
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Course content

General knowledge

  • Health and Safety legislations

  • Behaviours in the construction industry.

Level 5 SVQ (two years)

  • Servicing and basic maintenance requirements and repairs

  • Hydraulic systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Pneumatic systems

  • Power units and fuel systems

  • Tyres and brake systems

  • Transmission systems

  • Undercarriage, steering and suspension

  • Small Plant

  • Bench fitting

  • Welding and cutting

  • Track servicing and repairs.

You’ll also study personal skills. These include:

  • Communication

  • Planning

  • Safe working practices

  • Being a team player at work.

Level 6 SVQ (additional one year)

  • Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic equipment on the technologically advanced systems found on modern construction equipment and machinery

  • Advanced and modern power units and associated fuels and components

  • Advanced transmission fault diagnostics and repairs

  • Advanced complex hydraulic systems, diagnostics, and repairs

  • Advanced pneumatic systems, diagnostics, and repairs.

Teaching and assessment

  • On-the-job training alongside college-based training, split between classroom-based theory and practical sessions

  • College attendance is structured in blocks of 1 to 4 weeks

Assessment:

  • Regular practical tasks and written assignments, with constructive feedback

  • Log of Progression

  • Individual knowledge and practical assessments

  • Professional portfolio aligned with the SVQ qualification.

What you get

  • Level 5 SVQ in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance

  • SQA qualification in Maths, English and ICT

  • Level 6 SVQ in Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

Applicants should hold three National 4 qualifications, which must include Maths, English, and either Science or a recognised craft subject.

General requirements:

  1. Clear commitment to the Plant Mechanics industry.

  2. Good communication skills.

  3. Eager to learn.

  4. Team player.

  5. Safe standard of work.

  6. Quality focused.

  7. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

By booking a course, you agree to follow our Terms and Conditions.

Grants and funding

Apprenticeship grants are available for eligible employers. For further information please visit our grant pages.

Why choose NCC?

NCC offer industry leading training with expert instructors, personal development, enhanced welfare support and grants/funding solutions for all your apprenticeship needs.

For more information, email ncc.accountmanager@citb.co.uk or call 0344 994 4433