Interior Systems Apprenticeship (Plastering) Level 2

Summary

This Level 2 Drylining Apprenticeship based in Newton Abbot provides an 'earning while learning' opportunity with travel across counties. Gain an in-demand qualification with a huge potential of high earning, with a reputable and proactive team of skilled tradespeople. Installing, repairing and maintaining various elements of the internal structure of a building.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours: The working week for this role is Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 15 January
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

You will be travelling to different locations with the SMS Drywall team to work on projects in residential and commercial settings.

Your role will include:

Plastering onto walls, floors, ceilings and detailing
Monitoring and organising materials
Shadowing your mentor to develop skills

Where you’ll work

UNIT A MINERVA BUILDING

BRUNEL ROAD

NEWTON ABBOT

DEVON

TQ12 4PJ

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

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

You will be enrolled on your Interior Systems Installer Level 2 qualification (plastering).

Your working week will be 4 days per week with SMS Drywall, from 8am - 4pm.

Your apprenticeship training provider will be Skills Group, and you will be required to attend 1 day per week.

Alongside your apprenticeship you will need a CSCS card, which can be applied for through Skills Group.

You may also be required to take a Functional skills assessment in maths and English may also be required, for anyone that has not achieved their maths and English grades.

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness
Driving License

Other requirements

Due to Health and Safety Regulations, this post is seeking applicants 18+. Due to the nature of this role, this role requires a Full UK Driving License.

About this company

SMS Drywall Ltd is a reputable and proactive team of skilled tradespeople, delivering flawless plastering work on projects across Newton Abbot, Ivybridge and North Devon. With a team of 15+ employees and a full diary, SMS Drywall Ltd is seeking additional team members looking to develop their skills and become the next workforce in property services.

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

On completion of your Level 2 Apprenticeship with SMS Drywall Ltd, 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 qualification or go on to be self-employed and start your own company.

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