Apprenticeship

Steeplejacking Apprenticeship Course

This course explains how to repair and maintain tall structures. This includes replacing glass, repairing masonry, welding, painting, dismantling, demolishing and inspection work. You’ll also learn strict safety procedures.

Steeplejacking Apprenticeship Course

nest_clock_farsight_analog 21 weeks training over 20 months, alongside on-the-job experience
pin_drop Bircham (Norfolk)
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Course content

This course includes:

  • Interpreting information

  • Estimating resources

  • Basic building methods

  • Building elements.

You’ll also study personal skills. These include:

  • Maths

  • English

  • Drug and alcohol awareness

  • Time management

  • Teamwork and independent working

  • Attitude and discipline

  • Personal organisation.

Download the Curriculum Road Map for this course (PDF, 608KB)

Knowledge, skills and behaviours

  • Maths

  • English

  • Drug and alcohol awareness

  • Time management

  • Teamwork and independent working

  • Attitude and discipline

  • Personal organisation.

Teaching and assessment

21 weeks training over 20 months

What you get

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging Occupations: Steeplejacking

  • Level 2 Construction Diploma in Steeplejacking

  • Level 1 Functional Skills.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

While the need to study maths and English qualifications isn’t required for learners aged 19 and over, we believe these skills are important for success. That’s why we include industry-relevant maths and English lessons as part of our courses.

To make sure learners have the right skills to help them successfully achieve their apprenticeship programme, we ask for the below:

Level 2 Apprenticeship:

Maths and English GCSE grades 3-9 (the same as old grades D-A), or equivalent

If you don't have these grades, contact our team. We can help you explore your options.

General requirements:

  1. Moderate level of physical fitness. Contact us if you’re not sure you meet requirements.

  2. Comfortable with heights.

  3. Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.

  4. A good sense of balance.

  5. Practical skills.

  6. Able to work in teams.

  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.

Skills England (DfE) applicants are only guaranteed full funding if this is their first training scheme and they are aged between 16 and 18.

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