Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment
Apprentice Bricklayer
LJB BRICKLAYING LIMITED · BRISTOL, BS15 9SP
Bricklayer (level 2)
- 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. Working across a range of sites in Bristol.
The work
- Selecting the appropriate tools for the task
- maintaining a clean work environment
- Removing waste
- preparing materials
- using volumes and measurements
- Interpret drawings and specifications
- Shape and trim bricks/blocks using the correct tools.
- Use levels to check courses are straight and laid to gauge.
- Repair and renew masonry structures
- Set out and build brickwork including simple arches and surrounding brickwork
- Set out and build brickwork including common decorative features such as oversailing arches and simple corbels.
- cavity walling to include openings
- brick inspection chambers
- joint finishes
- selecting the right materials and resources
- set out, lay concrete and drainage
Training
- At SGS College
- At various employer sites providing evidence of your daily work
- SGS College Construction Training centre in Filton is where you will attend on a weekly block release basis
- You will also upload evidence through an on line portal
Training provider: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
What you come out with
- Potential to progress to Level 3 Craft Bricklayer
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 3
- Essential · GCSE Maths 3
Things to consider
- The Apprentice must either be driving or in the final stages of obtaining a driving licence as jobs will always be in varied locations
The employer
- Company formed in 2017
- All aspects of commercial and domestic building and bricklaying work
- Various projects including new build, maintenance and refurbishment
Workplace
- 25 ELM ROAD, KINGSWOOD, BRISTOL, BS15 9SP