Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent
Road surfacing operative
Surfacing and resurfacing vast stretches of the public and privately owned highway network.
Typical duration
1y 3m
Training funded
up to £14,000
Route
Construction and the built environment
Standard ref
ST0693
Role overview
A Road Surfacing Operative lays, repairs, and finishes asphalt and other surface materials to build and maintain roads, car parks, footpaths, and other paved areas. Apprentices work outdoors as part of a gang, operating tools and small plant to produce high-quality surfacing to specification. This entry-level apprenticeship leads to senior operative, gang leader, or plant operator roles within road surfacing and civil engineering.
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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