We offer construction apprenticeship opportunities all over London. Please apply for vacancies in the borough that you live to ensure you can arrive for work on time each day.
Tower Hamlets
Apply by: 1 February 2021
Start date: 8 February 2021
Salary: £280 - £310
Overview:
Dry liners build the internal walls in houses, offices and shops, using plasterboard panels. They might also install removable wall partitions, suspended ceilings and raised flooring.
Individuals wishing to become Dry Liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although they are likely to be beneficial.
Prospective Dry Liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and a good level of fitness.
Dry Liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.
As a dry liner, your work would involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.
At the ‘fixing’ stage, you would:
You would then ‘finish’ the walls by:
Dry lining methods are used to hide wiring or pipes, improve a room’s acoustics, and provide a cavity space for insulation or to smooth out uneven walls during renovation work. This role could be combined with traditional plastering or other types of work, for example sectioning off areas in open-plan offices.
You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.
K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider.
Apprentices need to have at least Entry Level 3 in Functional skills or GSCE grade 2 or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.
Westminster
Apply by: 1 February 2021
Start date: 8 February 2021
Salary: £280 - £310 p/week
Overview:
If you enjoy practical, physical work & being outside, this could be the trade for you. Groundworks involves a wide range of tasks including working with concrete, laying drainage & pavements & excavating holes and trenches.
To be a groundworker, 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:
You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.
On completion of NVQ L2 in Groundworks you will gain your blue trade specific CSCS card which enables you to work as a qualified construction operative. There are also opportunities to progress into plant operations or into site supervisory or management roles.
K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Applicants need to have at least an Entry Level 3 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade 3 or above in English and Maths.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified construction operative. It would be advantageous if you have any construction based qualifications, have previous related work experience, CSCS and/or PASMA, but this is certainly not essential.
Camden
Apply by: 1 February 2021
Start date: 8 February 2021
Salary: £280 - £310 p/week
Overview:
Dry liners build the internal walls & typically use a metal or woodwork frame which is fixed to the walls, plasterboard is then fixed to the frame, and finally a skim of plaster is applied.
Individuals wishing to become dry liners do not need to have any formal qualifications or training, although if you do they are likely to be advantageous.
Prospective dry liners should have good practical skills, be able to read diagrams and technical drawings and have a good level of fitness.
Dry liners build internal walls in residential and commercial structures. They use plasterboard panels to reduce cost and weight and also to make the walls easier to move or remove.
As a dry liner, your work will involve a ‘fixing’ stage, followed by a ‘finishing’ stage.
At the ‘fixing’ stage, you will:
You will then ‘finish’ the walls by:
Dry lining methods are used to hide wiring or pipes, improve a room’s acoustics, and provide a cavity space for insulation or to smooth out uneven walls during renovation work. This role could be combined with traditional plastering or other types of work, for example sectioning off areas in open-plan offices.
You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Dry Lining is a modern method of construction and once qualified, you’ll be in high demand. Many dry liners are self-employed and work as subcontractors. Some set up their own companies. There are opportunities for promotion to supervisory positions and to take higher level NVQ’s. Experienced dry liners can become occupational work supervisors in charge of a gang. Further training is also available for people wishing to become construction site supervisors and managers. It may also be possible to find contract work abroad.
K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 12-24 months to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.
Apprentices need to have at least Entry Level 3 in Functional skills or GSCE grade 3 or above in English, Maths and ICT. It will be an advantage if you have previous related work experience, interior systems or multi-skills qualifications, CSCS and/or PASMA.
The passion and commitment to become a fully qualified dry liner. It would 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.