Overview - A Bricklaying Apprentice will be laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. You may also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.
Topics include:
- Learning how to determine quality and quantities of building material, including mix ratios of mortar and concrete
- How to set out and build brickwork, including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
- Learning how to communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner with clients and team members, ensuring clarity
- Knowledge of buildings from different eras and construction methods
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, hazards, current regulations and legislation
- The importance of thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation to buildings
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 3 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, in our pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. An interest in the industry is essential.
Roofers are highly skilled and provide a key service to ensure the security of homes and protect residents from the elements. This involves moving or repairing broken tiles or slates, fitting felt sheets to roofs, covering roofs with slates, tiles or cladding - they key elements of a Roofer’s role. Once qualified, you can expect to earn between £15,000 to 32,000 and with experience, you could specialise in heritage conservation, thatching or installing solar panels. You could also become a Roofing Surveyor or set up your own business.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 3 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, in our pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. An interest in the industry is essential.
Overview - A Site Carpenter will use timber products to create and install building components. You will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.
A Carpenter will study:
- Carry out first fix
- Carry out second fix
- Structural carcassing and maintenance
- How to use power tools
It will also include:
- Use, maintain and store hand tools and associated equipment
- Understand why, when and how Health and Safety control equipment should be used when undertaking site carpentry work (e.g. personal protective equipment (PPE) and respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
- Both learn how to use a range of construction information
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 3 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, in our pre-Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. An interest in the industry is essential.
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