Quick facts
| Qualification type | City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | You will require 4 GCSEs at level 3 or above including Maths & English. You will have to attend an interview, to help ensure the course is the right course for you. If successful, part of the Anglian Water apprenticeship includes the provision of a vehicle, therefore a full driving licence will be essential. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Yes |
Is it for me?
This pre-apprenticeship skills programme works in collaboration with Anglian Water and its Alliance partners, providing a fully employer-supported multi-skill construction course. Anglian Water is set to invest £1.1 billion in infrastructure projects over the next 5 years. This programme has been designed with the specific aim of attracting new talent into the utility sector, enabling learners to ultimately work for one of the Anglian Water Alliance companies as an apprentice. The programme is hands-on and you will gain knowledge of a wide variety of subjects including; health, safety and welfare in construction, principles of building construction information and communication and construction site protection barriers.
What you'll learn
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Principles of Building Construction Information and Communication
- Construction Site Protection Barriers
- Lay Domestic Drainage
- Construct Foundations, Slabs and Paths in Concrete
Equipment required for the course
Safety boots black workwear trousers. All other PPE is provided by Anglian Water and must be worn for every work session.
Work experience placements
Visits and guest speakers:
You will meet a variety of guest speakers from Anglian Water Alliances - some of the leading construction companies in the UK. You will work with Anglian Water professionals to prepare for a career in the water industry with visits to current Anglian Water sites and construction projects.
Assessment
Assessment will be through both practical and written/online assessments.
Further study
- Building and Construction Diploma Level 1
- Building and Property Maintenance Diploma Level 2
- Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1
- Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 2
- Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 1
- Painting and Decorating Diploma Level 2
- Plumbing Diploma Level 1
- Plumbing Technical Certificate Level 2
- Introduction to Electrical Installations Level 1
- Electrical Installation Diploma Level 2
- Construction Groundworks and Reinstatement Level 2)
- Advanced Electrical Installation Diploma (8282-30) Level 3
- T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and Planning
Example careers
Site Operative, Site Agent Plant Operator, Front Line Supervisor, Health & Safety Advisor, Quality Inspector, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Appointed Person, Civil Engineer, Construction Manager.
Days & times
Starting September 2025
Tuesday 09:15 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:15 - 16:00
Thursday 09:15 - 16:00