Bricklaying Apprenticeship

Summary

Daniel Ball has been working within the Bricklaying industry for a number of years now. He works in the Cornwall area, working on new build sites and domestic sites. Depending on location (E.g. living in Liskeard), the right applicant will need to be able to drive to work on site in Callington.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

. Wages will be paid the National Minimum Wage for apprentices at £211.20 per week. . Any overtime above the 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

The working hours will be around 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours may vary slightly depending on workload and travel time.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

Duration

2 years 3 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

Main duties will include:

Applying and sealing foundations
Spreading and removing excess mortar
Applying bricks, blocks and pavers
Clearing up workspace after each day and cleaning tools

Where you’ll work

WELLSPRING COTTAGE

HIGHER TREMAR

LISKEARD

PL14 5HP

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
As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week
All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer
You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Mathematics (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Pickup location will be in Callington. Depending on location (E.g. living in Lsikeard), it would be beneficial for the candidate to have access to a vehicle and be able to drive.

About this company

Daniel Ball is a well renowned Bricklayer in the South West. He has multiple sites over Cornwall, and is looking to increase his workforce by taking on an apprentice.

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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