Watertrain welcomes new Drainage Network Operative apprenticeship

Building on its commitment to enhance knowledge and skills throughout the water industry, Watertrain has become one of the first approved providers of the new Level 2 Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship Standard.

The new Level 2 Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship Standard has been launched to provide a role-relevant apprenticeship pathway for industry operatives responsible for ensuring the serviceability and condition of the sewerage network, providing rapid response to failures in the sewerage network, and investigate causes of the issues.

As the UK’s leading provider of apprenticeships, technical training and qualification programmes to the water industry, Watertrain is well-placed to deliver this apprenticeship and is proud to be one of its first approved providers.

Who has developed the Drainage Network Operative apprenticeship?

To support industry and employer relevance, the Level 2 Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship Standard has been developed by a range of employers, including Morrison Group, The Clancy Group, Thames Water, Kier, Yorkshire Water, SES Water, OnSite, Wessex Water, Ipsum, Northumbrian Water, Lanes Group, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water and United Utilities.

What is the role of a Drainage Network Operative?

The broad purpose of the occupation is to ensure the serviceability and condition of the sewerage network, providing rapid response to failures in the sewerage network, and investigate causes of the issues. Drainage Network Operatives ensure the health, safety and welfare of self, other members of the team and the public, while providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. Drainage Network Operatives use and operate a wide range of plant and equipment to deliver thorough maintenance to sewerage assets in line with operating procedures, ensuring all equipment is used appropriately and maintained.

Why choose Watertrain to deliver the apprenticeship?

Watertrain holds extensive experience in the delivery of apprenticeships to the water industry. Recent feedback from learners working on water networks include:

“Watertrain have helped me develop a lot of knowledge about the water industry and how consumers receive water on a day-to-day basis. They have given me knowledge for the apparatus used on the network. This has led to me being able to do an array of different jobs within the company. “

“I feel that because I am a practical person, the theory side of things was never my strong point, but by doing this apprenticeship it has improved the theory side of things, and also improved my knowledge which has made me more confident in my job role.”

“The apprenticeship has given me more information and knowledge along with confidence to move forwards and thrive in my new role.”

“I feel like Watertrain have supported me very well during the apprenticeship. My Learning Development Coach regularly contacts me to make sure that I am up to date with the work and asks if I require any support, which I appreciate.”

If you would be interested in learning more about the new Level 2 Drainage Network Operative Apprenticeship Standard, please contact info@watertrain.co.uk / 03330 431 431.