Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 2

Summary

You will receive comprehensive training and guidance to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the qualification at Level 2 standard. You will be laying bricks, learning how to use all the specialist hand tools, machinery and power tools, cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs and providing general labouring.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

*Wages:* £256.00 per week, overtime above the 40 hours pw, will be paid at the appropriate NMW depending on age. *Holiday:* 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

You will be working around 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, (hours may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time - to be confirmed).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 11 February

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

Responsibilities:

Learn and master the skills required for successful completion of the bricklaying qualification
Develop a keen eye for detail when cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs, ensuring precision and accuracy in your work
Collaborate with experienced bricklayers who will guide you in applying proper techniques and achieving high-quality results
Embrace continuous learning and professional development, seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills in the field of bricklaying
Maintain a clean and organised work area, promoting a safe and efficient construction site

Where you’ll work

24 LEANWAY

SALTASH

PL12 4SU

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.
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

The Apprenticeship in Bricklaying includes:

Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Functional Skills Maths and English (If GCSE Maths and English are not at Grade C or above)
Employment responsibilities and rights
CSCS training to be provided

Training method and location to be confirmed.

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Toby Jasper Bricklaying are a well-respected, successful company who would like to invest in a hardworking apprentice. They complete various bricklaying jobs such as block work, general brickwork, extensions and loft conversions, and, stonework. The employer, Toby Jasper, currently employs apprentices from Skills Group and wants to expand their work force.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to become self-employed and run your own business.

In the future, you may want to purchase your own van and start taking on your own apprentices. However, a permanent job with the employer could also be possible for the right candidate.

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