Lightning protection operative apprenticeship course

This 18-month course teaches how to carry out repairs, maintenance and renovation work on high structures. Examples of high structures include industrial chimneys, power station cooling towers, church spires or bridges.

Course content

The course includes:

• Interpreting information
• Estimating resources
• Basic building methods
• Test, inspection and commission of systems
• Complete installation of L/P systems

You’ll also study personal skills. These include:

• Maths
• English
• Drug and alcohol awareness
• Time management
• Teamwork and independent working
• Attitude and discipline
• Personal organisation.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours

• Health, safety and welfare
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Interpreting information
• Effective communication
• Customer relationships.

What you get

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing and Rigging Occupations: Lightning Protective Operative
• Level 2 Construction Diploma in Lightning Conductor Engineering
• Level 1 Functional Skills

Teaching and assessment

18 weeks training separated into six three-week blocks

The rest of the course duration is spent with your employer, gaining experience on site

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

While the need to study maths and English qualifications isn’t required for learners aged 19 and over, we believe these skills are important for success. That’s why we include industry-relevant maths and English lessons as part of our courses.

To make sure learners have the right skills to help them successfully achieve their apprenticeship programme, we ask for the below:

Level 2 Apprenticeship:

• Maths and English GCSE grades 3-9 (the same as old grades D-A), or equivalent

If you don't have these grades, contact our team. We can help you explore your options.

General requirements:

1. Moderate level of physical fitness. Contact us if you’re not sure you meet requirements.
2. Practical skills.
3. A good sense of balance.
4. Comfortable with heights.
5. Comfortable working outdoors in all weathers.
6. Able to work in teams.
7. Valid form of ID. See accepted forms of ID.

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