Interior Systems Installer (Drylining) Apprenticeship

Summary

Begin your construction career with our Interior Systems Installer (Drylining) Apprenticeship. Gain valuable hands-on experience while working with skilled professionals on real projects. Learn essential skills, earn a wage, and build a strong foundation for a future in construction. This opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Interior systems installer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 6 March
Duration: 1 year 6 months
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 alongside experienced staff, gaining skills and knowledge.
Learn and adhere to safety protocols and best practices on construction sites.
Learn to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans to ensure accurate installation.
Learn to use hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
Assist with the preparation and measurement of materials required for installation.
Measure, cut, and attach plasterboard to create walls and partitions.
Hide pipes and wires, and make space for insulation.
Install suspended ceilings, raised floors, and soundproofing systems.
Seal joints between plasterboards to achieve smooth finishes.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform general labouring work to support the installation team, such as:
· Moving materials and equipment on-site.
· Mixing and preparing construction materials.
Work toward a level 2 Interior Systems (Drylining) Installer Apprenticeship.
Maintain a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period and a portfolio recording projects and documenting work that has been undertaken and the skills learned.

Where you’ll work

Merrick Place

Southall

Ealing

UB2 4AU

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

EALING, HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE

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 West London College on a day-release basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills
Team working
Patience
Physical fitness
Manual dexterity
Health and safety awareness
Time management

Other requirements

As a drylining apprentice, you'll be required to lift and move heavy materials like plasterboard and work in various environments, including dusty and noisy construction sites. Expect to work in awkward positions and sometimes at height. Comfort with active, physically demanding work and adherence to health and safety practices are essential.

About this company

Gypcraft are a trusted and dependable contractor, dedicated to delivering internal finishes and façades to the construction industry. Our business is founded and underpinned by core values of excellence, passion, integrity, hard graft and collaboration through building trusted relationships with our customers, employees and suppliers. Established in 2001, we work with a host of household name developers and Main Contractors on a diverse range of construction projects, from residential houses and flats to schools, hospitals and community buildings.

http://gypcraftltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Becoming a skilled Interior Systems Installer (Dryliner).
Further progression can be in Supervisory and Management roles within the sector and the Construction Industry at large.

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