Steeplejacking apprenticeship course
Duration: 24 months in total for 30 weeks training
Location: Bircham (Norfolk)
Date: Continuous start dates available
Funding: See Grants and funding below
This apprenticeship course is for people who want to gain an academic qualification in steeplejacking, while gaining professional experience.
You'll learn a variety of skills to equip you to replace glass, repair masonry, welding, paint, dismantle, demolish; and inspect structures for damage.
You’ll also learn to follow strict safety procedures, as the work can be dangerous.
Course content
The course covers practical principles in:
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You’ll learn knowledge, skills and behaviours in:
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You’ll also focus on personal skills in:
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Teaching and assessment
24 months in total for 30 weeks training call for specific details.
Qualifications you gain
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging Occupations: Steeplejacking
- Level 2 Construction Diploma in Steeplejacking
- Level 1 Functional Skills
- Employment Responsibilities and Rights
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.
- You may also gain value-added qualifications in first aid and health and safety, along with other industry-specific subjects.
Maths and English
The UK government has announced that adult learners over 19 no longer need formal English and maths qualifications for apprenticeships. However, apprentices must still show proficiency in these skills during their training.
At the National Construction College (NCC), we will continue to offer Level 1 and Level 2 English and Maths Functional Skills qualifications, along with Applied English and Maths for Construction sessions. These sessions focus on practical, industry-relevant skills to help apprentices succeed in their roles and pass their assessments.
We believe strong literacy and numeracy are crucial for personal and professional growth. By offering these qualifications and sessions, we ensure our apprentices gain essential skills for long-term success.
NCC Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Level 2 Apprenticeship:
Applicants must have achieved Maths and English at:
- GCSE grades 3-9 (equivalent to old GCSE grades D-A)
or - Functional Skills Level 1 or above (if qualifications were taken after school).
If an applicant does not meet the NCC entry requirements, our dedicated team is here to provide advice and support on the next steps to help them achieve the necessary qualifications.
Other information
The course involves:
- Practical skills
- Physical fitness
- A good sense of balance
- No fear of heights
- Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers
- Teamwork.
Cost
You will be paid while you learn.
Funding
The following CITB grants are available for employers to fund their apprentices on this course:
If you applied for your apprenticeship through the Education and Skills Funding Agency, only applicants aged between 16 and 18 who have not been placed on a training scheme before are guaranteed full funding.
After this course
You can be assessed for higher NVQs at the National Construction College. We provide details to all trainees.
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