Summary
Daniel Ball has been working within the Bricklaying industry for a number of years now. He works in the Cornwall area, working on new build sites and domestic sites. Depending on location (e.g. living in Liskeard), the right applicant will need to be able to drive to work on site in Callington.
Wage
£13,312 a year
. Wages will be paid the National Minimum Wage for apprentices at £211.20 per week.. Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.
Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
The working hours will be around 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
2 years 3 months
Positions available
1
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
Main duties will include:
* Applying and sealing foundations
* Spreading and removing excess mortar
* Applying bricks, blocks and pavers
* Clearing up workspace after each day and cleaning tools
Where you’ll work
WELLSPRING COTTAGE
HIGHER TREMAR
LISKEARD
PL14 5HP
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
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
* Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
* Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
* Select and use hand tools.
* Maintain and store hand tools.
* Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
* Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
* Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
* Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
* Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
* Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
* Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
* Protect materials and finished work.
* Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
* Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
* Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
* Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
* Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
* Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
* Select and use hand tools.
* Maintain and store hand tools.
* Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
* Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
* Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
* Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
* Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
* Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
* Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
* Protect materials and finished work.
* Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
* Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
* Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
* Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
Your training plan
The Apprenticeship in Bricklaying includes:
* Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship
* Functional Skills Maths and English (If GCSE Maths and English are not at Grade C or above)
* Employment responsibilities and rights
* CSCS training to be provided
* As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week
* All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer
* You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English and Mathematics (grade 1-9)
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
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Pickup location will be in Callington. Depending on location (E.g. living in Lsikeard), it would be beneficial for the candidate to have access to a vehicle and be able to drive.