Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Connect is a housing association providing over 3,000 homes and well-being and support services, across West Yorkshire. Our over-arching vision is for a sustainable and just society where good homes, neighbourhoods and opportunities help people enjoy happy, healthy lives. We want to invest in the future and hope you want to be a part of this.

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Closing date: 18 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,313.60

    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

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    18 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245135

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Provide an effective and efficient service to deliver day-to-day repairs, voids, cyclical maintenance. planned works programmes and any other associated works
  • Painting & decorating to reactive /responsive repairs & maintenance, voids, cyclical maintenance and planned works programmes
  • How to apply various oil/water-based paints to different surfaces including windows, doors, ceilings and walls.

The training you will be getting

  • Painting and Decorating Apprenticeship - level 2 standard
  • Full, on-the-job training will be provided by the employer, with 20% off-the-job training as a requirement
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Whilst we cannot guarantee a full time role following the completion of the apprenticeship a high number do go on to gain full time employement.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired

Things to consider

This apprenticeship will most likely to require the successful applicant to get to the Dewsbury office each day.

About the employer

Connect is a housing association providing over 3,000 homes and well-being and support services, across West Yorkshire. Our over-arching vision is for a sustainable and just society where good homes, neighbourhoods and opportunities help people enjoy happy, healthy lives.

Employer

CONNECT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Address

21 Bond Street

Dewsbury

WF13 1AX

Contact

Ben Garnham

ben.garnham@connecthousing.org.uk

07918606064

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Training

Training provider

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

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

Apprenticeship standard

Painter and decorator

Level 2 (GCSE)

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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