This apprenticeship Framework is awarded by Cskills Awards, and is great for people who enjoy working outdoors as part of a team. Apprentices will build new houses using a variety of materials including brick and block, as well as build house extensions, repair buildings and construct decorative walls.
Apprentices may have the opportunity to work one to one, or on larger jobs they may also collaborate with other trades. This apprenticeship trains skilled workers with a good overall knowledge of construction.
Qualification:
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying
Delivery model:
1 day per week in College, with workplace experience and guidance in between.
Duration: 24 months
Ideal for:
Construction workers
General labourers
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:
Health and safety
Building and construction methods
Types of masonry structures
Communication
Building technology
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Components:
Level 2 NVQ
Level 2 Diploma
Benefits for learners
Training from experts with years of industry experience
Earn whilst you learn
Good opportunities to progress in your career
Benefits to business:
Train qualified staff on the latest industry techniques
Improve staff loyalty and retention
Boast morale across your workforce
Unit
Overview
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation. Recognise hazards associated with the workplace that have not been previously controlled and report them in accordance with organisational procedures. Comply with organisational policies and procedures to contribute to health, safety and welfare.
Work responsibly to contribute to workplace health, safety and welfare whilst carrying out work in the relevant occupational area. Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures.
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Communicate with others to establish productive working practices. Follow organisational procedures to plan the sequence of work. Maintain relevant records in accordance with the organisational procedures. Maintain good working relationships when conforming to productive working practices.
Moving, Handling and Storing Materials in the Workplace
Comply with given information when moving, handling and/or storing resources. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when moving, handling and/or storing resources.
Maintain safe working practices when moving, handling and/or storing resources. Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to move, handle and/or store occupational resources.
Prevent the risk of damage to occupational resources and surrounding environment when moving, handling and/or storing resources. Complete the work within the allocated time when moving, handling and/or storing resources. Comply with the given occupational resource information to move, handle and/or store resources to the required guidance.
Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace
Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when erecting masonry structures. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when erecting masonry structures. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when erecting masonry structures.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to erect masonry structures. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when erecting masonry structures.
Complete the work within the allocated time when erecting masonry structures. Comply with the given contract information to erect masonry structures to the required specification.
Setting Out Masonry Structures in the Workplace
Interpret the given information relating to the work and resources when setting out masonry structures. Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when setting out masonry structures. Maintain safe and healthy working practices when setting out masonry structures.
Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to set out masonry structures. Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when setting out masonry structures.
Complete the work within the allocated time when setting out masonry structures.Comply with the given contract information to set out masonry structures to the required specification.
GCSE English and maths at grade D or above (9 – 3)
Completers may want to progress to Construction Supervisor or Site Manager.
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Construction is a key industry sector in Gloucestershire and now is the perfect time to train for a qualification in any of the industry areas we offer. Our construction courses are a great way to develop skills and build the foundation for a successful career in domestic and industrial construction.
We are the first UK college to buy a house as a renovation project for our construction and building services students, to further develop their skills and provide them with practical experience of working on-site with other trades, and it’s initiatives like this that ensure our students leave us employment-ready.
“The people I’ve met – especially my lecturer – are really easy to talk to. The facilities are wonderful and all in order; it’s very easy to pick out and find what you need. Carpentry is fun and enjoyable, and sets you up for the rest of your life. I feel really prepared for life after college and the skills I’ve learnt are useful in daily life.
“To someone thinking of applying to GC I would say that it’s absolutely brilliant and somewhere you can learn lots and achieve a high grade. I’m working on sites at the moment so I get to travel and do renovations and house builds, which I want to continue after college.”
Ben Mason
Level 2 – Carpentry – Gloucester Campus
“Prior to starting my apprenticeship, I worked in plumbing and removals, but was ready for a career change. I’ve learnt many new skills in my apprenticeship, including fitting door linings, hanging doors and measuring and fitting kitchens.
The college side of my training has been very useful for when I’m working on site and my assessor has been helpful when showing me skills on a one-to-one basis.
An apprenticeship was the best route for me and I hope to become a self-employed carpenter once I complete my training”
Harry Taylor
Bench Joinery Apprentice at Pickering and Spencer
“The course gave me a great overview of the construction industry, which is exactly what I needed to progress in my career. I wanted a change and this equipped me with the knowledge and skills I required in order to do that. I now work as in Administration Manager in family run Construction business and I really enjoy it.
“The lecturers were very supportive and the knowledge they have is immeasurable. They have lots of experience in the industry. I very much enjoyed the variety in modules too, it allowed us to be creative and practically use what we had learnt.
“I made some great friends here, it was a very inclusive atmosphere.
“I would do it all again, it was such a brilliant experience. I would advise anyone thinking of applying to GC to not be afraid and make the jump!”
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