Apprentice Drylining Installer (Ref ASH-0002-24)
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7GJ
Closes on Friday 30 August
Posted on 2 April 2024
Summary
As an Drylining or Interior Systems apprentice you'll have a great opportunity to start a career in the construction industry. Interior Systems Installers (Dryliners) create walls and rooms within buildings, using plasterboard & stud partitioning to conceal wires & pipework, making space for insulation, providing insulation & making good surfaces.
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Training course
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Interior systems installer (level 2)
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Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Monday 2 September
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
- The apprentice will work towards a Level 2 Interior Systems Installer qualification
- They will receive regular practical and theoretical training by a recognised training provider
- For the first 6 months this will be online and then will progress to practical sessions via block relaease sessions at the Training Provider's location where needed
- English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway
Where you’ll work
9 Francis Bird Place
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN37 7GJ
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
O.S.A.T LTD
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
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a
college or
training
location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- Maths (grade 3/D)
- CSCS (grade Pass)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The apprentice will need to be aged 18+ due to site insurances.
They will need to have their own transport.
They will need to pass a CSCS test before they start the apprenticeship.
They will need to pass a drugs and alcohol test before starting the apprenticeship.
About this company
Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.
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
- There is opportunity to move into full time employment on successful completion of the Apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Sue Appleby
sue@tracweb.co.uk
01603 972286
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000241393.
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Closes on Friday 30 August
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