Interior Systems Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice you will learn a variety of plastering and construction skills, along with how to mix the correct ratio of plaster to apply to walls and buildings. This will include learning how to skim and render correctly. You will also be expected to use a variety of equipment safely.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

Training course

Interior systems installer (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, with timings to be confirmed. Also 28 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays) will be paid each year, during the course of your apprenticeship.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 11 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

You will be shown how to skilfully use a hawk, trowel and other specialist plastering tools in order to complete jobs to a high standard
As an apprentice you will be expected to conduct other construction work such as preparing the work area and tidying on the construction site
When you are working on-site you will be supervised by a fully qualified member of staff, and will be shown all the correct procedures, including health and safety in the workplace
Along with ensuring that your work area is clean and safe, and that all the tools are cleaned and put away correctly at the end of each day

Where you’ll work

32 DEER PARK

IVYBRIDGE

PL21 0HY

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

Level 2 Interior Systems Apprenticeship Standard:

As an additional qualification you will also achieve your Emergency First Aid and Health and Safety Certificate, along with Internet Safety and Safeguarding
As part of your apprenticeship Skills Group will also support you to complete your online CSCS test, which will enable you to apply for your CSCS Card. This shows that you are at the required competent level to carry out site work with the employer
Training will take place in College, one day a week in the Horizon Building - Plympton

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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

Attention to detail
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

A small, local plastering company in Plymouth require a plastering apprentice to join their team to work on various construction sites across Devon and Cornwall.

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 the company, an opportunity to apply for a full time post may be offered to the right candidate

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