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Apprentice Bricklayer

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Polegate, East Sussex
Salary
£180.00 per week
Closing date
4 Oct 2021

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Sector
Apprenticeship , Construction
Function
Apprenticeship
Contract Type
Apprenticeship
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage: £180.00
  • Working week: 8.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday with paid breaks
  • Total hours per week: 40.00
  • Expected duration: 24 months
  • Possible start date: 06 Oct 2021
  • Apprenticeship level: Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE)
  • Positions: 2 available

Daily task will start from basic masonry works from setting up and helping out. Keeping area

  • clean and safe to work
  • Mixing and loading out materials
  • Once progress has evolved you will be more hands on with the brickwork/block work

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Personal qualities

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Commitment and focus to your Apprenticeship work and studies

Desired qualifications

None desired but you must be able to acheieve Functional Skill English and Maths if you do not have GCSE grade 4+ in these subjects.

Future prospects

Future prospects will be to be involved with the company growing your construction knowledge
and future experiences in brickwork.

Things to consider

You will need to be able to be in the area of polegate or be able to get to an place close by to be
picked up for travel or have your own transport.
 

About the employer

We are small construction based company name specialising in brickwork landscaping and
groundworks.
I finish this to work to a high standard with a great understanding of health and safety.
We are based in Eastbourne working in the close areas are also expanding to Sussex towns too.

Employer

REDTOPS CONSTRUCTION LTD

Address

35

Kensington Way

Polegate

BN26 6FH

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Bricklaying is a core function within the construction sector, particularly the house building sector. The Government has a target to build significantly more new homes over the coming years and therefore the demand for bricklayers has never been higher.


Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations. A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades.
While studying apprentices can apply for ‘Apprentice’ (Red) card under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)

Learners will study the following topics:
•    Knowledge - health and safety - customer service - communication - buildings - energy efficiency - materials - alternative construction techniques - feature and reinforce brickwork - fireplace and chimneys.
•    Behaviours/attitudes - positive and mature attitude - quality focused - effective communication - self-motivated learner
•    Skills - preparation of materials - safe working - working area - masonry structures - radial and battered brickwork - feature and reinforced brickwork - other brickwork - building technology

Qualifications/Certifications achieved on completion:
The apprentice will receive their Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) apprenticeship certificate. Apprentices that complete a City & Guilds EPA will receive a City & Guilds statement of achievement for end-point assessment.


Progression and professional recognition:


On completion of this Apprenticeship, the apprentice will have satisfied the requirements to obtain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card at the appropriate level. As a result of achieving the Apprenticeship, there will be an entitlement to join the Federation of Master Builders’ continuous professional development (CPD) scheme for individual tradespeople.

Typical Duration:
24-30 months

Delivery:
College attendance one day per week during term time

Delivery Location:
Eastbourne and Ore Valley campuses

Entry Criteria:
Set by the employer however all learners will be required to undertake an initial assessment in maths and English before being signed up.

Level:
2 (Intermediate)

Starts:
September, January, March.

End Point Assessment:
Yes

Apprenticeship standard

Bricklayer
Level 2 (GCSE)

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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