Water Industry

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Water Industry like?

Are you a problem solver? Would you like to play a critical role in protecting the Scottish environment? This apprenticeship helps candidates develop the skills to thrive in the water industry. 

What's the qualification?

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Water Industry at SCQF Level 5 or Level 6. 

Your qualification includes:

SCQF Level 5

  • Leakage Detection at SCQF Level 5

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) – Repair and Maintenance at SCQF Level 5

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Laying Distribution at SCQF Level 5

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) – Main Laying Self-lay at SCQF Level 5

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Laying Distribution at SCQF Level 5

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) – Service Laying Self-lay at SCQF Level 5

  • Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations – Water Jetting Operative at SCQF Level 5

  • Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations – Sewerage Investigative CCTV Operative at SCQF Level 5

  • Diploma in Sewerage and Drainage Operations – Sewerage Repair & Maintenance Operative at SCQF Level 5

SCQF Level 5

  • Water Industry Operations at SCQF Level 6

  • Designing Water Networks at SCQF Level 6

  • Controlling Process Operations at SCQF Level 6

  • Leakage Control (Water) at SCQF Level 6

  • Network Construction Operations (Water) at SCQF Level 6

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you could learn how to:   

  • budget and plan construction operations

  • excavate and locate water systems

  • carry out step-testing to locate water leaks

  • install new water network elements

  • maintain water processing equipment

  • understand and comply with government water regulations

  • ensure that construction work is completed safely

You will also develop a number of valuable core skills:  

  • teamwork

  • numeracy

  • communication

  • information technology (IT) skills

  • problem-solving

These skills are beneficial in every Scottish employment sector. You could also use your training in other sectors including:

  • manufacturing

  • retail

  • engineering

  • energy

Where could it take me?

There are a wide variety of career paths that you can take after successfully completing this apprenticeship. You can expand your range of skills in further education or take your next step on the career ladder with your new qualification.  

Further education: Continue your development with additional training. Examples of courses that you could progress onto include the Higher National Certificate in Water Operations at SCQF level 7. 

Straight to work: Use your water industry qualification to apply for jobs and secure employment. This apprenticeship could lead to a career in jobs such as: 

  • water distribution technician

  • network design technician

  • leakage field operative

  • process operations supervisor

  • wastewater technician

  • water mainlayer

  • sewerage repair and maintenance operative

Entry requirements

There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship. You should be willing to demonstrate your enthusiasm and motivation for a career in the water industry. It's also great to have some practical experience using basic tools.

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take 24 months to complete at SCQF Level 5 and 48 months to complete at SCQF Level 6.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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