plastering apprentice

Summary

HD Build are offering a great opportunity to work with their experienced team of plasters while gaining a level 2 qualification in plastering.

Wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Plasterer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 4 March
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

Work in compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of self and others at all times. Report in a timely manner any non-compliances against the construction programme to the appropriate person
Carry out work conforming to all current and relevant building regulations, quality standards and work instruction
Collaborate with stakeholders including clients and other construction trades
Work to the construction programme, adapting to changes in schedule and requirements where necessary
Maintain a clear and safe workspace at all times, disposing of waste appropriately and sustainably
Receive, unload, move and lift materials to site for installation following safe handling practices preventing injury or damage
Prepare the workspace including preparing and setting out the work and the selection of materials and tools appropriate to the project
Carry out continuous professional development to maintain knowledge of current and future developments affecting the role
Finish drylining joints using jointing and taping
Use tools and equipment to install plasterboard by direct bond to masonry or by mechanically fixing to timber or lightweight metal framing
Use the appropriate tools and equipment for internal surfaces and produce solid plastering finishes including two coat and skimming on plasterboard
Carry out minor repairs or modifications to plaster work
Use the appropriate tools and equipment for external render finishes
Produce, position and secure fibrous plaster components
Use the appropriate tools and equipment for fibrous plaster moulding

Where you’ll work

Unit 16 Spring Road Industrial Estate

Lanesfield Drive

Wolverhampton

WV4 6UA

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

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Your training course

Plasterer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Core: Use access equipment for example, hop ups, podiums or low-level scaffolding.
Core: Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Core: Store materials considering date order for rotation of stock.
Core: Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Core: Check, use and store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects.
Core: Move and handle materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment.
Core: Protect finished work and the surrounding area.
Core: Verbally communicate with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers.
Core: Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
SP: Estimate quantities and select solid plastering and render materials.
SP: Select, use and store hand tools for solid plastering and rendering.
SP: Mix materials for solid plastering and render to ratio.
SP: Apply floating coat plaster to solid back grounds, including the formation of 90 degree angles with bead, consolidation and mechanical key application.
SP: Apply setting coat plaster to floating coat plasters, including forming 90 degree angles with bead.
SP: Apply setting coat plaster to plasterboard surfaces.
SP: Apply plain face render to scratch coat renders, including forming a hard angle.
SP: Apply scratch coat renders, including mechanical key, dobbing out coats and application of render beads.
SP: Prepare background surfaces to receive solid plasters, and renders, including the application of solid plastering and render primers and sealers.
SP: Measure, mark out and cut plasterboard to fit area and obstacles, using hand tools.
SP: Install plasterboard to timber surfaces and reinforce joints.
SP: Direct bond plasterboard to solid backgrounds, including sealing around obstacles.
SP: Carry out solid plaster repair: For example, replace plasterboard, patch plaster to solid background.
FP: Select, use and store hand tools for fibrous plastering applications.
FP: Estimate quantities and select fibrous plastering materials.
FP: Prepare and mix fibrous plaster materials, including reinforcement.
FP: Prepare and mark out background surfaces to receive fibrous plaster components.
FP: Construct moulds.
FP: Prepare bench and moulds for casting.
FP: Run mould and release casts.
FP: Measure and cut fibrous components to form straight and mitred cuts.
FP: Set and mark out for cornice installation.
FP: Fix cornice including straight runs, stops and 90 degree internal and external angles.
FP: Carry out fibrous plaster repair, for example, replacement or patching.
FP: Set out for fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres.
FP: fix fibrous plaster dados and ceiling centres.
Core: Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Core: Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Core: Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Core: Use access equipment for example, hop ups, podiums or low-level scaffolding.
Core: Interpret information from drawings and specifications.
Core: Store materials considering date order for rotation of stock.
Core: Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
Core: Check, use and store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects.
Core: Move and handle materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment.
Core: Protect finished work and the surrounding area.
Core: Verbally communicate with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers and customers.
Core: Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.

Your training plan

Apprentice will attend Sandwell college for one day a week and the rest of the time complete their training in business

More training information

L2 Plasterer Apprenticeship Standard

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
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

HD Build (Midlands) Ltd is a construction company based in Wolverhampton that specialises in residential and commercial building projects. They offer a range of services such as new builds, renovations, extensions, conversions, and property maintenance. The company has a team of skilled professionals who are experienced in delivering high-quality projects within the agreed timelines and budgets. They are committed to providing personalised services to their clients and maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction. HD Build (Midlands) Ltd is known for its attention to detail, reliability, and excellent craftsmanship. They use high-quality materials and the latest building techniques to ensure that their projects are completed to the highest standards. Additionally, they have a reputation for providing transparent pricing and communication throughout the project, ensuring that their clients are always aware of progress and costs. Overall, HD Build (Midlands) Ltd are a reputable construction company that is dedicated to delivering quality results and exceptional customer service.

https://www.hdbuildltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A full time role at HD Build

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