As of 1 August 2022, the English and maths requirements for on-programme and new apprentices undertaking level 2 apprenticeships have changed and are detailed as part of the apprenticeship funding rules. These requirements supersede the current wording in this apprenticeship standard and EPA plan.
This apprenticeship standard is in the process of being revised. In the meantime, the version below remains approved for delivery. Further details of this and other occupational standards in revision are available in the revisions status report.
Installing different types of fences, gates and barriers, across a broad cross-section of different environments.
The fence installer is responsible for the installation of different types of fences, gates and barriers, across a broad cross-section of different environments from domestic and agricultural, through to commercial, industrial, high security and infrastructure (e.g. highways, rail and utilities).
The areas within Fencing are:
With the diversity of the industry, there are a wide range of career opportunities. The fence installer works to detailed specifications and standards to ensure correct and safe installation. The fence installer must have the ability to read and understand specifications and plans, prepare sites and select relevant materials to carry out installation, maintenance or repairs to meet the relevant contract requirements. The work will include using a wide variety of materials, tools and machinery.
A fence installer will understand:
A fence installer will be able to:
This standard will deliver sufficient competence, underpinning knowledge and understanding in the identified job role to allow the individual to meet the requirements of the Fencing Industry Skills Standard/Construction Skills Certification Scheme (FISS/CSCS) or other industry affiliated schemes
Apprentices without level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and Maths prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Level: This standard is at Level 2
Duration: Typically 18 months
Review: After 3 years
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