Summary
The role involves laying bricks and blocks, setting out, mixing mortar, using hand tools and checking levels to create quality work to specification. Bricklayers work outdoors with site teams, following strict health, safety and sustainability standards, with strong demand across the industry.
What you will do at work
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:
- Work on new build and refurbishment projects of varying size and complexity
- Lay bricks and blocks using mortar, hand tools and modern construction methods
- Carry out simple setting out and check levels and alignment
- Shape and trim materials to meet design specifications
- Work outdoors as part of a site team, liaising with other trades
- Follow health, safety, quality and sustainability standards
- High industry demand with opportunities to specialise and progress
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Greenlight Safety and Training is a training provider based in Bristol
After this apprenticeship
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship
- Ongoing career development
Things to consider
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.