Ceiling Fixer and Drylining Apprentice
Target Interior Solutions Southern
Three positions available, one in each location - Southsea, Paulsgrove and Fareham
£8.00 an hour, Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm with an hours lunch
The education for this apprenticeship will start in September, employment is ASAP. Before being signed up as an apprentice you will be employed by the business on National Minimum Wage for your age.
To work on site, you will need a CSCS card. First, you must pass the CITB Health, Safety & Environment Test relevant to the role you're applying for. Once you've passed the test, you will be issued a Red Provisional CSCS card. Once signed up as an apprentice this card will change to a Red Apprentice card ensuring you can still access site to do your job. This card costs £60, the employer is happy to pay towards this if you are offered the job. Applying for this role means you confirm you will sit the exam to pass it and pay the remaining amount.
We are an interiors fit out company based in Portsmouth. We cover all aspects of drylining and work predominantly in the commercial sector.
You are keen and energetic who has both physical and academic abilities to learn to become an independent tradesperson in years to come. Attendance and a positive attitude to learn is key. The team will help out in every way we can to show and teach you the skills needed. The fastest way to learn is by giving stuff a go, we only learn from our mistakes!
To start with you will go through the basics of boarding and insulating -> moving onto metal framework -> onto grid ceilings and detailed work. We work mainly on tier 1 and 2 sites so you will learn everything to the highest standard and keep up to date with latest specifications and regulations. Typically we work in teams of 2/3 employees, sometimes on bigger sites we will work alongside other companies.
You will be working alongside a supervisor full time. We normally work locally on 8 hour days but sometimes will need to work away doing longer hours. We will teach you everything that is needed to know in dry lining and it is in our best interest to get you trained as quickly as possible.
Personal qualities
- Easy to get on with
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Punctual
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Knowing when the time is right to be serious and get the job done
Qualifications
16-18 year olds - GCSE 9-3/Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths. Proof of certificates is required.
The above are entry requirements of the apprenticeship. You will study to gain a Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English, if you do not already hold a GCSE 9-4/Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths.
19 year olds plus - GCSE 9-2/A*-E/Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths. Proof of certificates is required.
The employer has confirmed you will also be enrolled in maths to gain Functional Skills Level 2, as this will help you in carrying out the job.
What does the programme include?
This occupation is found in the Construction and Built Environment industry including new-build, renovation and refurbishment. It is a specialist contracting occupation largely involved in the construction of partitions, walls and ceilings.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to install, repair and maintain various elements of the internal structure of a building to a high standard (e.g. ceilings above and walls around the structure.)
The Level 2 apprenticeship standard for Interior Systems Installer drylining pathway is designed for apprentices in a drylining role. Drylining apprentices could work in environments ranging from internal and external construction sites to occupied buildings e.g. large commercial properties or residential tower blocks with apartments and specialist buildings such as car showrooms. The work would usually be during normal weekday hours but unsocial hours may also be necessary. The work will be physically active, including lifting and fixing systems into place. Work could be at height from a platform or mobile scaffold and operatives will need to follow strict safe working practices at all times in whichever occupational area they choose. They will report to a supervisor or site manager and be capable of managing their own time, quality and resources to meet deadlines and specifications.
What attendance is required?
A 24 month apprenticeship programme delivered on a day-release basis (one day per week) at City of Portsmouth College's North Harbour Campus in North Harbour, Portsmouth. Time spent training will come under the working hours per week.
Your Apprenticeship Liaison Officer will liaise with you to set up mutually convenient times for consultation and assessment visits at your place of work.
Learning and assessment
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that the apprentice has met all requirements before starting the EPA. The apprentice will only enter the gateway when the training provider and employer says they are ready. The gateway requirements for EPA are to have achieved GCSE 4/C/Functional Skills Level 2 in English and mathematics qualifications and submit a portfolio of evidence.
The assessment methods need to be delivered in the following order:
1. Knowledge Tests
• Component 1: Core knowledge will consist of 45 questions.
• Component 2: Option knowledge will consist of 35 questions.
The test is closed book which means that the apprentice cannot refer to reference books or materials.
Followed by the:
2. Practical Observation and Questions
The reason for this order is:
The Core Knowledge Test (Component 1) includes critical health and safety questions which must be passed before an apprentice is allowed to handle the materials, tools and equipment in the practical observation of the end point assessment.
The rationale for this assessment method is this occupation involves the need for memory recall of fundamental knowledge areas to ensure the role is carried out safely, accurately and cost-effectively. Using a knowledge test assesses the ability for memory recall. The core test is for core knowledge only and contains critical questions including those for health and safety which must be passed.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
Future prospects
Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, and subject to progress as an employee, Target Interior Solutions Southern would like to offer you a full time job. We are an extremely busy company. All qualified and skilled employees have the opportunity to take on their own jobs and have people working for them.
- Buying basic tools for the trade will be expected. We are happy to help out with this if you show willingness to learn
- 28 days holiday - this includes 8 bank holidays and 2 weeks off over Christmas
- Overtime
- Rewards such as paid for lunch, needed tools and cash.