Construction Support Technician Apprentice STONE CONNECTION WORKSURFACE LTD

An ideal opportunity to gain experience in construction, working in the offices of our commercial department alongside a small and friendly team. You will develop the skills needed to progress within the business, learning many aspects of construction including estimating, project management, health and safety and digital construction processes.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,500.00

    28 days' annual leave.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    27 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Aug 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Mar 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000236670

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Provide office-based support to the Commercial team.
  • Work with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel.
  • Work with CAD and our in-house order processing systems.
  • Learn how to compile estimates from CAD drawings.
  • Draft correspondence to include letters, emails, estimates and contracts both internal and external.
  • Identify the suitability of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, to assist in ensuring sufficient planning has been carried out for tasks to be completed safely.
  • Help manage a busy delivery and installation calendar liaising with clients, contractors and internal personnel.
  • Greeting commercial clients, answering the telephone, taking messages.
  • Assist Directors, managers and team members with other tasks as required.
  • Full training and support will be given in all aspects of the role.

The training you will be getting

This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work as a Construction Support Technician in an office environment within the construction and built environment sector and will include the following:

  • Identify the suitability of health and safety documentation, including risk assessments and method statements, to assist in ensuring sufficient planning has been carried out for tasks to be completed safely.
  • Assist with the development of tenders relevant to the construction project, ensuring records of tenders are kept and processed within the required timescales.
  • How to use digital construction processes and systems and their use in the sector such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) or other computer-based software packages.
  • Interpret the different types of built environment contracts, project documentation, technical drawings and procurement processes in order to support the production of resource lists.
  • Use of project tendering, measurement and costing systems to assist with the planning of schedules of work and to provide early warning of problems for all contract phases on site.
  • Planning, carrying out and managing own work in line with management requirements, assessing tasks, scheduling work, achieving deadlines, reviewing performance and keeping records of work undertaken.

You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship.

You will attend York College on a day-release basis.  The End-Point Assessment (EPA) will comprise of a project with 3000-word report and a 45-minute interview based on your portfolio of evidence.  The qualification received will be Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship Level 3.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Potential to develop into a full time Commercial Estimator. This is dependent on your ability and willingness to learn in this area.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Well mannered, Smart appearance, Willing to learn, Keen interest in construction

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 2 other subjects (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Due to our location in Wheldrake you must be able to travel to work without relying on public transport as it is limited.

About the employer

Established in 2004, workforce of 30. Stone Connection Group is a specialist manufacturer that concentrates on the design, supply and installation of natural stone, quartz and porcelain for a variety of applications in both domestic and commercial markets throughout the UK from our headquarters in York.

Employer

STONE CONNECTION WORKSURFACE LTD

Address

MILLFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

WHELDRAKE

YORK

YO19 6NA

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Training

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904 770368

Apprenticeship standard

Construction support technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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