COURSE INFORMATION
It is expected that apprentices following this framework will take a minimum duration of 12 months for a new entrant and six months for an adult/experiences worker with APL to complete. This includes time allocated for off-the-job training.
Apprentices must complete mandatory outcomes for competence, training, and Core Skills in the selected pathway.
SVQ(s)/CBQs
Occupation/Pathway |
Qualification |
SCQF Level |
Awarding Body |
Accreditation No |
Construction Operations |
SVQ Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) |
Level 5 |
SQA |
GM84 22 |
Roadbuilding and Maintenance |
SVQ Road Building and Maintenance (Construction) |
Level 5 |
SQA |
GM7J 22 |
Roadbuilding and Maintenance |
SVQ Road Building and Maintenance (Construction) |
Level 5 |
QfI |
GM3F 45 |
Plant Maintenance |
SVQ Construction Plant or Machinery Maintenance |
Level 5 |
SQA |
GM46 22 |
Formwork |
SVQ Formwork (Construction) |
Level 5 |
SQA |
GM4J 22 |
Plant Operations |
SVQ Plant Operations (Construction) |
Level 5 |
SQA |
GM7D 22 |
Winter Services |
SVQ Winter Services (Construction) |
Level 5 |
QfI |
GM08 45 |
Temporary Traffic Management |
SVQ Temporary Traffic Management (Construction) |
Level 5 |
QfI |
GM6N 45 |
Training
Occupation/Pathway |
Type of Training |
Approved by |
Construction Operations |
NPA Construction Operations at SCQF Level 5 (GM3R 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Road Building |
NPA Roadbuilding at SCQF Level 5 (GF36 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Formwork |
NPA Formwork at SCQF Level 5 (GM3T 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Highways Maintenance |
NPA Highways Maintenance-Excavation and Reinstatement Operations at SCQF Level 5 (GM3X 45) or NPA Highways Maintenance- Kerbs and Channels at SCQF Level 5 (GM3W 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Plant Operations |
NPA in General Plant Operations at SCQF Level 5 (GF2X 45) or NPA Plant Operations- General Construction at SCQF Level 5 (GF34 45) or NPA Plant Operations-Highway Maintenance and Utilities at SCQF Level 5 (GF35 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
SQA Awarding Body
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Plant Maintenance |
NPA Plant Maintenance and Repair at SCQF Level 5 (GF33 45) or Industry Specific Training |
SQA Awarding Body
CITB SSC* |
Winter Services |
Industry Specific Training |
CITB SSC* |
Temporary Traffic Management |
Industry Specific Training |
CITB SSC* |
To gain approval for the use of Industry Specific Training for Construction Civil Engineering Apprenticeship the SSC requires the following information to be submitted to qualifications.scotland@citb.co.uk:
- Training syllabus developed to underpin the knowledge and understanding for the related SVQ/CBQ
- Details of training material and assessment methodology in relation to the training syllabus
- Training Certificate that has training providers logo, date and signature for use with MA Online
CITB will issue a letter of support if approved. No Industry Specific Training is to be carried until the letter of support has been issued.
Core Skills |
SCQF Level |
SQA |
Communication |
Level 4 |
F426 04 |
Numeracy |
Level 4 |
F42A 04 |
Information and Communication Technology |
Level 4 |
F42E 04 |
Problem Solving |
Level 4 |
F42J 04 |
Working with others |
Level 4 |
F42N 04 |
References are for SQA core skills. Equivalent core skills from other awarding bodies may also be used.
The Core Skill Information and Communication Technology at SCQF Level 4 (F42E 04) is to be separately certificated unless:
Scottish apprentices who have been issued with a Core Skills profile on their Scottish Qualifications Certificate, or apprentices who have already been certificated as achieving Core Skills at the levels given above – either in the workplace or at school or college - do not need to repeat these Core Skills as part of the Modern Apprenticeship framework.