Bricklaying apprentice

Summary

Bricklayer apprentice to join our team working on different types of jobs such as lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8.30am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
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

The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations
A bricklaying apprentice may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades

Daily Tasks:

Selecting the appropriate tools for the task
Maintaining a clean work environment
Removing waste
Preparing materials
Using volumes and measurements
Interpret drawings and specifications
Shape and trim bricks/blocks using the correct tools.
Use levels to check courses are straight and laid to gauge.
Repair and renew masonry structures
Set out and build brickwork including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
Set out and build brickwork including common decorative features such as oversailing arches and simple corbels
Cavity walling to include openings
Brick inspection chambers
Joint finishes
Selecting the right materials and resources
Set out, lay concrete and drainage

Where you’ll work

122 WEST STREET

OLDLAND COMMON

BRISTOL

BS30 9QR

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

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

As the successful apprentice you will undertake an apprenticeship in Bricklaying to include assessment in Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours of a Bricklayer), Functional Skills in maths and English (where applicable), completion of your End-Point Assessment. During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training.

The Apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 2.5 years.

You will be required to attend Horizon 38 Construction Campus on block release for your studies and an assessor will visit you out on site. You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE's Maths and English (grade 2)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

As a Bricklaying Apprentice you will be working outdoors and sometimes in cold / inclement conditions. You must also be physically capable to lift and carry heavy items. There may be early starts so the successful candidate will be used to and early start to the day.

About this company

J.G Bricklaying Ltd is a Bristol based bricklaying company, formed in 2003. We have obtained a position & reputation at the forefront of bricklaying, specialising in all aspects of major construction & house building. Our work consists of all aspects of bricklaying including ‘Best Quality Face’ brickwork, common brickwork, ‘Face and Fair Faced’ blockwork, Ashlar stone and natural stone work of random rubble plus semi dressed finishes.

https://www.jgbricklaying.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time permanent position on the successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Iain Johnston

iain.johnston@sgscol.ac.uk

07730133586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277156.

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