Bricklayer Apprentice

Summary

Mark Benson is looking for a bricklaying apprentice to join his family business and work on construction projects in and around Plymouth. Mark has three sons, all of which are currently working for the family business. The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout their apprenticeship and be supervised at all times.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours: *Working Hours:* Normal working hours of Monday to Friday with times to be confirmed. However working times may change depending on site location.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 24 October
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

Use the appropriate tools and equipment to construct walls with brick and block to industry standards
Carry out minor repairs or modifications to masonry
Maintain a clear and safe worksite at all times
Disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably.

Where you’ll work

19 HAWKS PARK

LOWER BURRATON

SALTASH

PL12 4SP

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.

Your training plan

* Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship
* Functional Skills Maths and English (If GCSE Maths and English are not at Grade C/4 or above)
* CSCS training to be provided.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English & maths (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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Mark Benson is looking for a bricklaying apprentice to join his family business and work on construction projects in and around Plymouth. Mark has three sons, all of which are currently working for the family business. The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout their apprenticeship and be supervised at all times.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your level 2 apprenticeship, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right learner.
Alternatively, you could go on to complete your level 3 in bricklaying, or, go on to be self-employed and start your own company.

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