As an apprentice bricklayer, you will shadow experienced bricklayers/supervisors to get a feel and understanding of the job role. During the first 8 weeks, the supervisor will assess your work and the level you work at. You will start laying bricks once the supervisor feels you are ready.
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
Measuring the work area and setting out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course
Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer
Laying the bricks on top of each other and applying the mortar with a trowel
Shaping and trimming bricks using hammers, chisels and power tools
Checking that courses are straight using water or laser spirit levels and plumb lines
Where you'll work
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
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Your training plan
Working towards completing the Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard
Work-based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College (Broxbourne Campus) one day per week
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 1-9)
Maths (grade 1-9)
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
Team working
Enthusiastic
Willingness to learn
Time keeping
Other requirements
CSCS card required
Applicants MUST reside in the Harringey postcode area due to contract requirements (section 106)
About this company
With a long-standing track record of working closely with blue chip contractors across London and the Southeast, we deliver not only outstanding service but a willingness to offer their complete expertise. Involvement in the design, planning and logistics enables us to advise our clients on the most efficient construction processes - saving them time and money. It is this expertise and the desire to work as partners with our clients that sets a standard for the level of service we offer and ensures the strength of our relationship with our clients. We are proud of our long-standing reputation and continue to earn the trust, confidence and respect of our wide-ranging clients.
After this apprenticeship
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, you could move into bricklaying improver roles and continue to progress with the company into a range of roles
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WINCHMORE BRICKWORK LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034292.