Summary
Brandwells Construction are delighted to be offering a Groundwork Apprenticeship, looking for 4 apprentices to join the groundworks team.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Depending on age of applicant: 16-18 - £6.40 per hour 18+ £8.60 per hour salary will be discussed at interview
Training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 7 April
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
4
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
The apprentices will be involved in many duties during day, no day is the same:
* Gaining an understading of the principles of health, safety, welfare and environmentally responsible work practices and how they must be applied in relation to the work, self and to others including understanding the principles of risk assessments.
* Basic awareness of environmental and health hazards.
* Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground.
* Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work.
* Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers.
* Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications.
* Select the required resources including tools and fixture.
* Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance.
* Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment).
* Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer.
* Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor.
* Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting.
* Install and test basic drainage and ducting.
* Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations.
* Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs.
* Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas.
* Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork.
* Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments.
* Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres).
* Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases.
* Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery.
Where you’ll work
Park House Church Lane
St George
BS5 7AG
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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Your training course
Groundworker (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Work safely and securely in compliance with given information, organisational policies and procedures, and current health, safety and welfare legislation including following the procedures for working in contaminated ground
* Conform with productive working practices and completing the work in accordance with the programme of work
* Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from supervisors and site managers
* Access, interpret and use drawings and specifications
* Select the required resources including tools and fixtures
* Move, handle and store resources complying with relevant legislation & guidance
* Use and maintain power tools and equipment (including;. compactor plates, boning rods, portable power tools, levels, straight edges, lines, pins and laser equipment)
* Gauge and mix mortars and concrete by hand and by mixer
* Select and use basic setting out equipment including tape measures, levels, straight edges, lines and pins, boning rods and laser equipment under guidance of the supervisor
* Install, maintain and remove temporary protection and safety arrangements for the work area relating to barriers and temporary structures, including protection, safety notices and safety lighting
* Install and test basic drainage and ducting
* Measure, mark, cut and install geo-membranes to stabilise soil for re-instatement and excavations
* Transport and place, then compact and finish concrete to slabs/bases, footing oversights, paths, form slab edgings including positioning reinforcement and kerbs
* Set out and lay flags, paviours and edging to paths, driveways and other areas
* Install ironworks relating to access covers and frames, and gully grates and frames including preparatory brickwork
* Locate and excavate to expose buried utility services using electronic location instruments
* Provide and remove temporary works including shallow excavation support (up to 1.2 metres)
* Form and reinstate excavations and surfaces to sub-grades, sub-bases and road bases
* Prepare to, then direct and guide the movement of vehicles, plant or machinery
Your training plan
* Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be engaged in various activities to build their portfolio and enhance their skills in the workplace.
* The apprentices will be required to attend SGS College, Horizon 38 Campus, Taurus Road, Filton. BS34 6FE. Practical workshops building on their skills learnt at college and at work, knowledge lessons and complete a portfolio of evidence.
* They will also undertake some self-directed study to further their understanding.
* Additionally, the apprentice will have regular progress reviews with their employer and Lecturer Assessor to ensure they are on track.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 3-9)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The company will expect the successful applicant/s to have some form of transport or be well on the way to attaining their own transport. Applicant needs to have CSCS card or test booked to apply