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Construction plant operative apprenticeship

Check, prepare and operate a number of construction machines (known as plant) that is used onsite in the construction sector including on railways, demolition and utility works (water/gas/electricity supply).

• Level 2 (intermediate)
• about 15 months
• Construction and the built environment

Typical job titles

Machine Driver; Machine driver; Equipment operator; Plant operator; Dozer operator; Concrete pump operator; Dump truck operator; Note: each of these titles is supported by the machine type e.g. 360 excavator operator

How apprenticeships work

You're employed and paid while you train, spending at least some of your working time on off-the-job learning. Employers set their own entry requirements and advertise vacancies on Find an apprenticeship.

Official details from Skills England (ST0736)