Level 2 Dry Lining Apprenticeship - Hillingdon
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Company: Evolve Apprentices Ltd.
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Location: Hillingdon, London, UB3 1DU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: National Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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Ref: VAC-01138
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Application Deadline Date: 30/11/2024
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Start Date: 01/12/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday, weekends may be an option. Minimum of 35 hours per week but potential for more. Approx. 8am-4pm but hours will be confirmed by contractor after successfully passing the Stage 1 & 2 Interview.
Brief Description
We are looking for Hillingdon borough residents who are interested in completing a Level 2 Dry Lining apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 24 months working as a Dry Lining Apprentice as part of the CITB / Flexi-Job Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices while completing the apprenticeship.
Qualifications Required
English GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE G/1 or above (or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
Attention to detail, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness
Skills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Team working
Training to be Provided
Apprentices without level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Future Prospects
On completion of this apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified Dry Liner improver where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior dry lining position, site/contracts/project management, self-employment, or interior systems business owner.
You will be eligible for the Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS Card after the level 2 qualification.
Vacancy Detail
What will the apprentice be doing?
While all apprenticeships contain a fair amount of labouring, tidying of the work area, and tool fetching, dry lining apprentices will also progress into the below tasks.
- Measuring and cutting plasterboard to the right size
- Fixing boards to metal or timber ceiling joists
- Cutting boards to fit around doorways and windows
- Sealing joints using fillers and adhesives
- Taping over seals and applying plaster to the boards
- Sanding down surfaces ready for painting and decorating
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you would be working to is the Level 2 Interior Systems - Dry Lining (Standard) where we will be looking to partner with a training provider to provide the training.
This training will either be through remote learning or attending college, with a paid study time as needed up to 7 hours/1 day per week. You are expected to travel when necessary though most assessments will be done on site. You will be responsible to managing/arranging with your line manager.
Other Information
We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance, who are as determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.