Apprentice Bricklayer

Summary

Join us as an apprentice bricklayer! Learn to build and repair walls, foundations, and more on a variety of projects, from new homes to commercial developments. Gain hands-on experience working with skilled professionals and build your career in the construction industry and restoration projects.

Wage

£12,313.60 a year

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Apprentice Minimum Wage £6.40 for first year of apprenticeship

Training course

Bricklayer (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday with optional Saturday work available. Shift pattern yet to be confirmed.

37 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

As an apprentice bricklayer your daily duties will include;

Reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications to understand work requirements
Preparing the construction site by marking out the area and laying the foundation
Mixing and applying mortar or cement to bricks or blocks using a trowel
Laying bricks, blocks or stones according to plans and specifications
Using various tools and equipment to cut and shape bricks, blocks or stones as required
Ensuring that bricks, blocks or stones are level, using a spirit level and plumb line
Filling joints with mortar and removing excess using a trowel.
Conducting repairs and maintenance work on existing brick or stonework structures
Ensuring compliance with safety standards and building codes
Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment
Ordering materials as needed for the construction project

Where you’ll work

North View House

Low Westwood

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE17 7PP

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

DERWENTSIDE 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.
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

You will be required to come in to Derwentside College every Tuesday (apart from term-time holidays).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will involve work in adverse weathers. If not already achieved, the apprentice will have to achieve Level 1 English and maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their end-point assessment.

About this company

APC Construction based in Newcastle Upon Tyne specialize in constructing durable and visually appealing brick structures. Whether for residential, commercial, or industrial projects, we specialize in laying bricks with precision, ensuring strong, stable, and high-quality walls, foundations, and other masonry features. With a focus on efficiency and attention to detail, our experienced team guarantees reliable results that meet your specifications and timelines.

After this apprenticeship

Following the successful completion of the apprenticeship a full time position will be available for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297294.

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