Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship (ST0805)
This occupation is found in the construction, plant and tool hire industry as well as allied industries such as rail plant, demolition and quarrying that use construction-based equipment. The broad purpose of the occupation is to service, maintain and repair the wide range of construction-based equipment used within the construction and allied industries such as mobile cranes, excavators, disc cutters, crushers, demolition plant, road-rail equipment, water pumps, telescopic handlers etc. so that they function correctly, safely and efficiently, allowing construction and other projects to be carried out efficiently and on time.
This occupation provides a vital support service that is crucial to the prosperity of the country through completion of vital infrastructure projects such a (nuclear) power generation, roads, rail, airports etc…
Successful Delivery
We have extensive experience working with leading manufacturers and engineering organisations to develop and upskill their workforce. This expertise is demonstrated through the successful delivery of apprenticeship, NVQ, Level 3, and HNC programmes across engineering, business, fire safety, security, and ICT disciplines. Through these partnerships, we understand the skills and knowledge required to support learners on the Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Apprenticeship (ST0805), preparing them for successful careers in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of construction plant and equipment. Examples of the organisations we work with can be found on our About Page.
For the Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Apprentice
This apprenticeship is delivered at your employer’s premises over a period of up to two years. The knowledge component (off-the-job training) is delivered through our online distance learning platform, providing 24/7 access to learning materials and resources.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will work in a real-world environment carrying out the duties of a Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic under the supervision of experienced and qualified personnel. This practical, on-the-job training enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to maintain, inspect, diagnose and repair a wide range of construction equipment safely and effectively.
Duties
The construction equipment mechanic checks, services and undertakes basic fault finding activities and will either through their own fault-finding activities or through given instructions, remove, dismantle, repair, assemble and refit a plethora of components, and ensure that the item of plant is fully functional prior to handover to the operational side.
Entry Requirements
You must be ICT Literate
