Repairing road surface damage on both urban and rural roads
Overview
The highways maintenance skilled operative was approved for delivery on 10/08/2018. This Intermediate apprenticeship standard awards you with a level 2, qualification when completed. The usual duration of this apprenticeship is 18 months, but this does not include the End-Point Assessment Period.
What the course covers
Highways maintenance skilled operatives work on urban and rural roads (not including motorways) to repair road surface damage. Apprentices will develop the skills necessary to safely operate hand and power tools and electrical machinery to carry out their daily activities. This could include repairing potholes, the replacement and reinstatement of pavements and kerbs, installing street ironworks and laying new surfaces. This work aims to ensure roads and pathways are suitable for driving of vehicles or pedestrians to walk safely on.
You will learn how to interpret drawings and specifications when carrying out repairs to the highway. Apprentices should expect to work outside in all weathers, sometimes at any time of the day or night at various locations across the UK.
Working on roads can be a hazardous occupation; it is essential to have a high level of safety awareness and take a disciplined and responsible approach to work. You will understand the strict health, safety and environmental regulations to ensure the work carried out by yourself and your team members is done so safely.
Careers and jobs associated
- Road worker
- Road construction operative.
If you would like to find out more about the highways maintenance skilled operative apprenticeship standard, skills, learnt, assessment methods and duties of the role, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships.
