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Door, Gate & Shutter apprenticeship programme details

Explore the complete apprenticeship pathway, including who the programme is suitable for, the skills apprentices will develop, the qualifications included and how learning and workplace assessment are delivered.

Who is the apprenticeship for?

The programme is suitable for both new and existing employees, including:

  • New entrants to the Door, Gate & Shutter industry
  • School and college leavers 16+
  • New employees entering engineering maintenance roles
  • Existing employees undertaking substantial new learning
  • Individuals working in installation, servicing and maintenance environments

Whether you are bringing new talent into your business or developing an existing member of your team, the apprenticeship offers a practical route to recognised competence.

A complete apprenticeship pathway

The programme combines five key elements:

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

A structured apprenticeship standard combining engineering knowledge, practical skills and workplace development.

dhf Level 2 Safety Award

An Ofqual-regulated and ABBE-accredited Level 2 Safety Award relevant to the apprentice’s sector.

EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)

Developing essential engineering knowledge through specialist tutor-led learning.

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

Developing and demonstrating practical engineering skills within the workplace.

NOCN Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Specialist Installation Occupations (Construction)

Covering Door, Shutter, Gate or Barrier Installation, Maintenance or Repair.

Skills your apprentice will develop

Apprentices will develop a combination of engineering knowledge, practical skills and occupational competence, with learning focused on areas including:

Engineering

/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Mechanical engineering principles 
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Electrical awareness
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Engineering maintenance
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Engineering health and safety

Installation, Repair or Maintenance

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Installation practices
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Planned and reactive maintenance
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Servicing
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Fault identification and repair
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Safe isolation procedures

Industry & Compliance

/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Health, safety and welfare
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Industry standards
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Productive working practices
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Maintenance reporting
/media/training/library/yellow-tick-dhf.jpg Specialist Door, Gate & Shutter systems

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