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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Groundworker

Interpreting design specifications to prepare a construction site ready for structural building works to take place.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

up to £9,000

Route

Construction and the built environment

Standard ref

ST0513

Where this apprenticeship leads

GroundworkerAI exposure 4% · Low

£20,000 - £25,000

£28,000 - £35,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

The Groundworker apprenticeship at Level 2 trains you in the essential civil engineering and construction skills that underpin every building project - from foundations and drainage to roads and kerbing. You will work on construction sites using hand tools, powered equipment, and plant, preparing the ground before other trades can begin. It is a practical, outdoor career that leads to specialist roles in civil engineering, utilities, and site management.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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