Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

Build Your Future, become a Bricklaying Apprentice and Shape Your Career! Kyle Attridge Bricklaying is looking to take on an Apprentice Bricklayer to join his team. Kyle works on various construction sites throughout Devon and Cornwall, predominantly on new builds. The apprentice will receive full training and support throughout.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

*Wages:* £211.20 per week, potentially increasing with performance related pay reviews throughout your apprenticeships. *Holiday:* 28 days holiday entitlement (inc. bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. This may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 26 November

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

As a Bricklaying Apprentice, you will work closely with our skilled team members, who will serve as mentors and provide invaluable guidance throughout your apprenticeship. By working collaboratively and learning from experienced bricklayers, you will develop a solid foundation of bricklaying skills and techniques. From safe working practices to mastering the use of specific tools, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the trade.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support senior team members in various bricklaying tasks, ensuring a productive and cohesive working environment.
- Learn to interpret construction plans and specifications accurately.
- Assist in setting out work areas with precision and attention to detail.
- Prepare mortar by hand, maintaining the correct consistency for optimal bricklaying.
- Utilise specific tools required for different tasks, demonstrating proficiency and adaptability.
- Measure materials accurately and execute precise cutting to meet project requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
- Engage in manual lifting activities while adhering to proper lifting techniques.

Where you’ll work

Shrewsbury Road,

Plymouth

PL5 4EY

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 Standard

* Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test

* Functional skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 9-1 equivalent to A*-G)
Maths (grade Grade 9-1 equivalent to A*-G)

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
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Kyle Attridge Bricklaying is a reputable local company with over 10 years of experience in the trade. Led by Kyle Attridge, a seasoned professional, we take pride in delivering exceptional bricklaying services to clients in Plymouth and surrounding areas. With a focus on site work, we have also expanded our operations to cover regions such as Exeter and Cornwall. Our dedicated team, many of whom have progressed through our renowned Apprenticeship program, are now accomplished Self Employed Bricklayers or continue to work under Kyle's expert guidance. We find great satisfaction in our work, as it allows us to witness the transformation of houses in Plymouth and proudly claim our role in their construction.

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 candidate or you will be able to become a Self-Employed Bricklayer.

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