Demolition Operative Apprentice

Summary

Apprentice to work within experience teams on demolition sites in central London area.

Annual wage

£24,708 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£13.00 per hour for first 6 months with incremental increases over 2 years

Training course

Demolition operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

2 years

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

Apprentice Demolition Operative: Through this apprenticeship the candidate will be learning many soft and demolition techniques through on the job training combined with apprenticeship course day release:

Wall Removal
Ceiling & Wall Removal
Mechanical & Electrical Services Removal
Floor Removal
Plant Room Removal
Oxy Propane Cutting using manual and power tool techniques.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 1

PADDOCK BARN FARM

GODSTONE ROAD

CATERHAM

CR3 6SF

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

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Your training course

Demolition operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Carry out point of work risk assessments

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and uncontrolled demolition operations

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Follow and apply the safe systems of work, permits and seek authorisation including the discovery of hazardous materials

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify when an area is or potentially becomes a confined space and carry out the necessary confined space precautions

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the demolition operations to be carried out, inspect and store when not in use

Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Work safely in varying conditions around the site including at height, in close proximity to other operations, contaminated ground, plant and lifting equipment

Demolition Procedures & Methods: Limitations and when to hand the work over to the Demolition Topman

Demolition Procedures & Methods: Identify different materials and components of a structure

Demolition Procedures & Methods: Calculate and quantify materials for removal from site

Demolition Procedures & Methods: Apply the safest and most appropriate process to the demolition task

Demolition Procedures & Methods: Recognise when the task is not going to the plan and when to stop and seek advice or hand over to the Topman

Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Select the correct tool, carry out pre-use checks and identify any faults with hand and power tools and remote-controlled demolition equipment

Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Report defects and dispose of faulty tools and equipment following the correct procedure

Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Demonstrate how to use hand and power tools safely along with remote controlled equipment for the demolition task to be completed

Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Leave tools and equipment in a safe state and store in the appropriate location on completion

Fuel Cutting Operations: Select and identify the correct type of cutting equipment associated with the work to be completed

Fuel Cutting Operations: Set up equipment and carry out daily per use checks, identify faults, report any defects and condemn unsuitable and faulty equipment

Fuel Cutting Operations: Apply different types of cut in relation to varying situations, material types and thickness relating to non-structural steel beams at ground level

Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Carry out all work safely in line with legislation and official guidance

Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Read and follow a lift plan and demonstrate how to complete the work exactly to the detail

Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Select the correct accessories for the load to be lifted

Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Utilise various types of lifting accessory to sling and lift loads

Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Guide demolition plant to carry out operations using a range of communication methods

Communication: Communicate clearly with all internal and external personnel using the correct terminology

Communication: Use a range of communication methods including radios and hand signals

Team Working: Demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a team working cooperatively with others

Team Working: Provide support to other team members as required

Team Working: Demonstrate a clear understanding of your role and limitations

Team Working: Undertake all tasks responsibly and apply safe working practices

Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Maths and English (grade Level 1)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Physical fitness

About this company

KpH Group of Companies have been established for over 20 years, and in that time we have undertaken internal structural alteration and general demolition projects to thousands of retail, commercial and industrial entities across London and the South East.

https://deconstruction.kph.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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