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Rotherham College Courses Construction Apprenticeship in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – MOET

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Campus: North Notts College - Worksop Campus
Code: W21ST07
Level: 3
Type: Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – MOET

I really enjoy the practical side of my course and being able to build things and watch it all work. After my course, I’m planning to become self employed.

Jordan Stevens Plumbing - Former Student of Saint Pius Catholic School

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We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2025-26. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Start an exciting career in Construction

The construction sector is ideal for those who like working outside, enjoy working practically and use their initiative to get things done.

Photo of a student using a mallet and chisel in a woodworking classroom

Bricklayer

Average salary - £17,000 to £40,000*

Bricklayers build houses, repair walls and chimneys and refurbish decorative stonework. They also work on restoration projects.

Day to day tasks:

Measure work areas and set out the first rows of bricks or blocks, mix mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer, use a trowel to lay bricks and mortar, shape and trim bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools, check that rows are straight using a spirit level, laser level or plumb line.*

Working environments:

You could work on a construction site. Your working environment may be physically demanding, outdoors in all weathers, at height and you’ll travel often. You may need to wear protective clothing.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Construction Manager

Average salary - £27,000 to £65,000*

Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.

Day to day tasks:

Review plans with architects, surveyors and engineers, hire staff and make sure the site has the materials it needs, organise work schedules, monitor building progress and costs, check the quality of the work your team has done, report progress to clients, partners and local communities, maintain and promote health and safety.*

Working environments:

You could work on a construction site or at a client’s business. Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear protective clothing.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the construction sector include**:

Management | Communication | Planning | Leadership | Detail Orientated

**Information from EMSI 2024

What our students say

I really enjoy the practical side of my course and being able to build things and watch it all work. After my course, I’m planning to become self employed.

Jordan Stevens Plumbing - Former Student of Saint Pius Catholic School

“I get to learn new skills that will help me get a job doing something I enjoy.”

Alexei Johnson Level 2 Bricklaying, former student at Wingfield Academy

“My favourite part of college is the hands-on, practical learning and the staff make it a great environment to be in.”

Sharoz Hussain Entry Level 1 Joinery, former student at Oakwood High School

Apprenticeship in Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – MOET

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