We are London’s largest construction-specific Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA). We are an award-winning social enterprise, accredited by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) and supported by Charities Aid Foundation and Trust for London.
Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment within construction projects in their home boroughs. To do this, we collaborate with government, local referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, sub-contractors, colleges and more, to deliver apprenticeship and traineeship programmes specifically designed to upskill London residents.
You will be expected to carry out skilled tasks. Examples of the work you will be carrying out include:
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The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified electrician. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, CSCS and or PASMA, but this is not essential.
It is likely to take 2-3 years to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
You will be expected to carry out skilled tasks. Examples of the work you will be carrying out include:
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the skill of listening and following both simple and complex instructions.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified plumber. It will be advantageous if you already have a City & Guilds L1 or 2 in plumbing and/or have previous related work experience, CSCS and or PASMA.
It is likely to take 12–24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
You will be expected to carry out skilled tasks. Examples of the work you will be carrying out include:
Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified carpenter. It will be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in carpentry or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.
It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Dry Liners build internal walls and ceilings in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and time and also to make the walls easier to move or be removed. Dry Liners need have a good fitness level. Some of the tasks that you will undertake include:
Dry lining methods are used to hide wiring or pipes, to improve a room’s acoustics, to improve a cavity space for insulation or to smooth out uneven walls during renovation work. This role can be combined with traditional plastering or other types of work, for example sectioning off areas in open-plan offices.
Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified dry liner. It will be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in interior systems or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.
It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Painters and decorators use a range of coverings to enhance and protect surfaces. Examples of the work you will be carrying out include:
Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified painter & decorator. It will be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in painting & decorating or multi-skills, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.
It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
To work in groundworks, you will need a good level of fitness, a basic knowledge of building methods and an understanding of the materials used in construction. At the start of a job, you will help to prepare the site, unload and store building materials and once the work gets underway, further duties could include:
Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade D or above in English and Maths.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified construction operative. It will be advantageous if you have any construction based qualifications, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.
It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
As an administrator, you will be making sure that day-to-day office tasks run smoothly. So it’s important that you are organised, accurate and pay attention to detail. It is likely that you will be working for a construction-orientated firm, with some tasks including:
You will be expected to:
Applicants need to have at least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. You will also need an Entry Level 3 in ICT.
It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience and you should be confident using ICT.
It is likely to take 12-18 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Quantity Surveyors have two very big jobs – to make sure a project meets every legal and quality standard and that the client gets value for their money. This career suits people who are very good with figures and enjoy the challenge of “balancing the books” throughout complex processes. The role of apprentice quantity surveyor is to support the more senior commercial staff in the administration of costs and contracts relating to projects. The role may involve all aspects of work from the initial tender to final account and close out, seeking to minimise the costs and enhance value for money whilst achieving the required standards and quality. This role will work under the close direction and supervision of a more senior Quantity Surveyor. Typical duties include:
• preparing tender and contract documents
• working out the cost of repair and maintenance work
• establishing exactly what a client wants
• weighing up commercial risks
• allocating work to subcontractors
• valuing completed work and arranging payments
During your Apprenticeship, you will be supported by your site supervisor and tutor. The role requires you to be hard working and deter, mind due to the nature of work involved.
Applicants need to have at least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. You will also need an Entry Level 3 in ICT.
It will be an advantage if you have some previous related work experience and you should be confident using ICT.
It is likely to take 12-18 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
This is an entry level role, As an Apprentice Assistant Site Manager, you will report to the Site Manager and be directly involved in construction management and site operations. You will be tasked to carry out pre-start meetings, provide detailed reports for all project elements prior to start dates providing advice as to whether the recommended schedule, budgets and equipment are fit for purpose or require updating. Liaise closely with nominated external architects/fitters and all other consultants and contractors. Meeting agreed time-scales final layouts and fitting details and to represent the interests of the company at all times. Common tasks that you may be asked to carry out include:
You will work on site for five days per week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.
On completion of your apprenticeship you should think about higher education into construction. There are a vast array of progression routes and opportunities in site management/project management. The world is your oyster!
K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 18-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
