Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 2 Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Course content

The course will give the delegate the Knowledge, Skills, and Occupational Behaviours to become a Professional and Successful Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic in the challenging and fast paced industry of Construction Plant Repairs and Maintenance. The College based training and assessment part of the apprenticeship includes the skills and underpinning knowledge of the Health and Safety Legislations and behaviours in the Construction industry.  Underpinning knowledge, maintenance and basic repairs of the operating systems associated with the various types of machinery and equipment used within the construction industry, this will include:

• Servicing and basic maintenance requirements and repairs
• Hydraulic systems
• Electrical systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Power units and fuel systems
• Brake systems
• Transmission systems
• Undercarriage, steering and suspension
• Small Plant
• Bench fitting
• Welding and cutting
• Breakdown and Recovery Procedures

The course will also expand the delegates communication, planning skills, awareness of safe working practices and the need to be a team player within the work environment.

Teaching and assessment

• A mixture of on-the-job training and supervision. College based training, split between classroom theory and workshop practical sessions. Maths and English mandatory requirements met.

Methods of Assessments

The apprentice will be regularly assessed during the college-based training via practical tasks and written assignments which will include constructive feedback from the instructors. The apprentice will be expected to complete a Log of Progression, detailing their development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours. There will also be a series of End Point Assessments (EPA) which includes an On-line Knowledge Test, Practical Assessments, and a Professional Interview.

Qualifications you gain

Level 2 Construction Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Level 1 Functional skills.

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

Personal skills:

• A good communicator
• Willingness to learn
• Team player
• Work to a safe standard
• Quality focused.