Summary
Drylining - methods to install different drylining systems that form the walls and rooms within a building, often used to hide wires and pipes whilst improving acoustics and create space for insulation. The work will be physically active, including lifting and fixing systems into place.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, these hours may vary based on workload.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 15 March
Duration
2 years
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Work:
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work:
* Install and repair Framed wall linings Eg metal dryline channels, metal wall furring's, timber battens
* Install plywood pattresses according to specification & manufactures instructions
* Form framed and frameless beam and column in accordance with specification & manufactures instructions
* Install and repair metal stud partitions according to/in accordance with design details, specification, manufactures recommendations and best practice guidelines
* Form builders work holes and openings for windows and doors
* Form junctions, abutments and angles according to specification & manufactures instructions
* Recycle waste to contribute to zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment
Where you’ll work
Flat 1, Magdalen Bridge Court
Magdalen Street
Exeter
EX2 4HS
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CTSW SKILLS LTD
Your training course
Interior systems installer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
* Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
* Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
* Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
* Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
* Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
* Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
* Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
* Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
* Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
* Install pattresses
* Install insulation
* Form service penetrations through partitions
* Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
* Frame and fit access panels
* install drylining and plasterboard linings eg panels, plasterboards, metal sections, timber battens, wallboards, thermal boards, glass reinforced gypsum board, fixings and fittings
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment for installing drylining and plasterboard linings
* Install and remove drylining systems according to manufacturers guidelines eg British Gypsum, Knauf, Siniat
* Form openings and junctions in accordance with drawing specifications
* Carry out repairs to dry lining and plasterboard walls and ceilings in accordance with design details, specification and manufacturers recommendations
* Form and Fix standard deflection heads in accordance with manufactures standard details
* Accurately measure and cut components
* Appropriately fix all components according to specification/drawings.
* Install different types of drylining systems eg Twin walls, Staggered studs, Service shaft partitions, Curved walls, Walls over 3 metres high
* Cut and fix tracks at appropriate centres according to Specification & manufactures instructions
* Apply wall coverings according to Specification & manufactures instructions
* Install door and window frames in accordance with drawings.
* Fit cover trims and skirtings in accordance with Specification & manufactures instructions
* Install glazing, blinds and manifestations to meet customer requirements
* Hang door leaf complete with ironmongery including cutting and fitting of door furniture (eg hinges, levers, locks, closers and signage).
* Cut and fix hangers in accordance with specification, manufacturers recommendations and FIS best practice guidlines
* Install ceiling perimeter trim to level. Ensure trims are cut to length and form internal and external corner mitres.
* Install subgrid eg hangers and heavy gauge channel to bridge services, heavy gauge channel between roof purlins
* Fix secondary grid / cross tees ensuring grid is square and following manufacturers recommended installation. Form upstand using cross tee and appropriate trims or channels
* Cut and install service tiles and pattresses e.g. form square and circular service cut outs through mineral tiles with plywood pattress or metal tiles and insulation pad
* Complete tiling including: Perimeter tile cuts to mineral and metal tile; tegular tile edges to mineral tile; perimeter wedges for cut metal tiles; tile clips to back of mineral ceiling tiles; insulation pads to back of metal ceiling
* Remove sections of ceiling and replace damaged grid & tile
* Measure and set out from drawings provided and check vertical and horizontal datum
* Select the appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with the specification requirements and or manufacturer specific instructions
* Safely and correctly operate tools and equipment, plant and machinery appropriate for use. (e.g. scaffold, MEWPS, nail gun, circular saw, lasers
* Apply fire and acoustic mastic seals in accordance with specification, designs details and manufacturers recommendations
* Accurately measure and cut components (e.g. metal sections, plasterboard, insulation, timber and plywood)
* Appropriately fix all components according to specifications and/or drawings
* Effectively protect surround surfaces and segregate work areas and cutting areas
* Install dry lining systems to metal and stud partitions framed wall linings, framed and frameless beam and column encasements
* Clearly communicate with management, customers and colleagues including other trades onsite
* Maintain a clean and tidy environment, appropriately disposing of waste according to site procedures
* Identify and select appropriate PPE for the task
* Install pattresses
* Install insulation
* Form service penetrations through partitions
* Install primary channels or main runners to line and level. Cut to length
* Frame and fit access panels
Your training plan
Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information
The qualification achieved by the end of the apprenticeship is a Level 2 Interior systems installer apprenticeship standard- drylining systems pathway. Training will take place at CTSW Skills LTD Plymouth premises one day per week, this is usually a Tuesday
Requirements
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Physical fitness