Dryliner Apprentice (Ref KEY-0001-24)

Summary

Working on a major contractor's site, we have an opportunity for an apprentice to undertake a level 2 Interior Systems Installer qualification, focusing on drylining. Drylining is a process of concealing electrics, insulating and providing insulation and acoustics to a room or area.

Annual wage: £14,976 a year
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Training course: Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
45 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 24 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

Reading drawings and diagrams
Metal stud partitioning
Tacking, taping & Jointing
The makeup and structure of internal walls
Cutting and measuring sizes and angles of plasterboard
Plasterboard fixing to timber and metal frame
Walls finishes including joints seals and taping
Application of skim and sanding to perfect finish
Complete quality assurance checks
General construction site health and safety

Where you’ll work

Chequers Bridge Road

Stevenage

Hertfordshire

SG1 3FP

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

THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED

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
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

Your training plan

The training will take place at a centre in Edgware. The apprenticeship will be delivered through block release, so 3 days every 3 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Organisation skills
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The successful applicant will need to have passed the CSCS operative test. TrAC will purchase the relevant card for the successful applicant. Applicants must be aged 18+ due to the working time directive.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for permanent employment and further training.

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