Interior Partition / Glazing Apprentice

Summary

Part of the Optima Group, Optima Installations Ltd is an aluminium framework, glass, and joinery contractor for commercial fit-outs within the UK. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Interior Systems which will include college attendance of varying blocks at the National Construction College.

Annual wage: £23,000 a year
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Training course: Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.30pm
47 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 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

Read and understand plan drawings as to set out location of partitions
Read and understand detailed drawings as to build what is required
Install structures or fixtures, such as aluminium framework, timber framework using carpenters hand or power tools
Shape/cut material to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, power saws
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials
Install various sizes/specifications of glass to partition system
Clean, protect and maintain protection to the glass

Where you’ll work

Piccadilly House

49 Piccadilly

Manchester

M1 2AP

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

CITB

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