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Bricklaying Apprentice Ben Sleep Bricklaying

Ben Sleep is looking for a respectful, hardworking Bricklaying Apprentice to join him on various sites around Launceston.

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Closing date: 01 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80

    Any overtime above 40 hours per week, will be paid at the appropriate national minimum wage depending on age.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    The working hours will be Monday to Friday, timings TBC, depending on location.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    06 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000042048

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be required to carry out duties such as laying bricks, paving stones, checking alignments throughout each stage but you will also learn how to work with timber frames and block brickwork.

As an apprentice, you will learn how to use hand tools, machinery and power tools associated with bricklaying. In this particular role, you will need to show attention to detail when cutting and aligning brickwork and slabs, and be prepared to do some labouring to assist Ben whilst on site.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Bricklayer Standard
  • Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test – CSCS Test
    As part of the apprenticeship programme, attendance is required at our Skills Group training centre for one day per week. All other aspects of the qualification will be delivered on-site by the employer. You will have regular visits every six to eight weeks from your designated Skills Group assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of your Level 2 apprenticeship with Ben, you will have the opportunity to go self employed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 1-9) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 1-9) Desired

Things to consider

You will need to be physically fit for and have plenty of stamina for this role, which will involve working indoors and outdoors mainly on new building developments in Launceston.

About the employer

Ben Sleep Bricklaying is a small gang who work predominantly on new build sites around Launceston and other areas around Cornwall. Ben has taken apprentice with Skills Group in the past and has a passion for passing on his knowledge and skills to more apprentices.

Employer

Ben Sleep Bricklaying

Address

Skills Group

Western Wood Way

Plympton

PL7 5BG

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Training

Training provider

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

Contact

Skills Group

enquiries@skillsgroupuk.com

01752 332442

Apprenticeship standard

Bricklayer

Level 2 (GCSE)

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