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Scottish Plant Operative Apprenticeship - Civils

Duration: At least 15 months
Funding: See below
Structure: At least 12 weeks of training at college, plus on-the-job experience
Location: Bircham (Norfolk) and your workplace
Dates: Continuous start dates available

You’ll learn how to check, prepare and safely operate plant machines used in construction.

Passing this course could help you progress to lead operator, supervisor or manager.

Apply - online application form

Course content

The course includes:

  • Articulated Dumptruck
  • Agricultural Tractor
  • Slinger/Signaller (non CPCS)
  • Crawler/Tractor Dozer
  • 360 Excavator.

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
  • First aid.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours

  • Safe operation of plant machinery
  • Maintenance of plant machinery
  • Health, safety and welfare
  • Risk assessments and method statements
  • Interpreting information
  • Effective communication
  • Customer relationships.

Teaching and assessment

At least 12 weeks of training over 15 months or more. Teaching is split into three blocks.

Block 1: 5 weeks

Block 2: 3 weeks

Block 3: 4 weeks

Regular assessment by:

  • A range of different methods, including written and practical assessments
  • College and site-based activity journals

What you get

  • Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) Trained Operator Card (red card) for all CPCS categories achieved.
  • 360 Excavator category converted to a CPCS Competent Operator Card (blue card).
  • Other categories can be added at an additional cost to the employer. Please contact us to learn more.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

To help us assess your suitability for this course, you’ll need to

  • Complete a skills learning exercise
  • Complete a questionnaire
  • Take part in an informal discussion
  • Possibly attend college for further tests

There are no formal academic requirements for this course.

General requirements:

  1. Good communication skills.
  2. Moderate level of physical fitness. Contact us if you’re not sure you meet requirements.
  3. 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.

Apply here - online application form

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