Modern Apprenticeships

The Modern Apprenticeship (MA) scheme acts as a pathway, leading young people into employment and training, in the infrastructure industry.

To find out more about the Modern Apprenticeship programmes for the infrastructure industry follow the links below.

Who's eligible?
The benefits for apprentices
The benefits for employers
Modern Apprenticeship programmes

To be eligible for a Modern Apprenticeship you must be

• Aged 16 to 21 years old when you begin your Modern Apprenticeship

• Must be employed in the infrastructure industry 

Make the Modern Apprenticeship scheme work for you!   A Modern Apprenticeship could be your passport to a successful future.

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There are lots of benefits of becoming a Modern Apprentice 

• Earn while you learn

• No student loan

• Get a career that will set you up for life

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification/s

• Learn from industry experts

• Have your own personalised training plan

• Get a personal mentor to guide you through your training 

To hear first hand about the benefits of the MA scheme from those who know, check out the Modern Apprentice case studies.

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There are benefits for employers too..

• Training subsidies for off-job courses and licences

• Literacy and numeracy assistance

• Our Regional Managers guide the apprentice and company through the whole process with regular visits and assist in the development of personal training plans

• Our Regional Managers will also be available to answer any questions and help sort through any issues that may arise

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Modern Apprenticeship Programmes

• MA in Infrastructure Pipelaying

• MA in Roadmarking

• MA in Pavement Surfacing Asphalt Production

• MA in Pavement Surfacing Asphalt Paving Machine Operation

• MA in Pavement Surfacing Plant Operation

• MA in Civil Plant Operation

• MA in Civil Construction Supervision

• MA in Agricultural Contracting

These Modern Apprenticeships include at least two InfraTrain National Certificates.

Make an apprenticeship work for you!

So, if you’re keen to start an exciting and challenging career or are looking to invest in your future workforce, contact your nearest regional manager is see how the modern apprenticeship scheme can work for you.

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