What will the apprentice be doing on site

EN:Able Futures, a multi-award-winning Construction Apprenticeship Employer, are partnering with SCS, a leading drylining contractor, to employ an Apprentice to learn about Drylining, Partitioning, Ceilings and Plastering.

Relevant information about the project

• Interpret drawings to ensure work is completed to specification
• Measure and mark out interior systems projects in accordance with industry standards
• Install plasterboard partitions in accordance with specification and manufacturers instructions
• Complete quality assurance checks in accordance with specification to enable handover in-line with site procedures
• Install and repair metal stud partitions according to design details, specification, manufacturers recommendations and best practice guidelines
• Install and repair framed wall linings, e.g, metal Dryliner channels, metal wall furrings, timber battens
• Form builders works holes and openings for windows and doors
• Form junctions, abutments and angles according to specification and manufacturers instructions
• Recycle waste to contribute to zero/low carbon outcomes in the built environment


Additional Information about this occupation:
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.)
In your daily work, you will learn to install different drylining systems that form the walls and rooms within a building, often used to hide wires and pipes whilst improving acoustics and create space for insulation.. 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 always follow strict safe working practices. The apprenticeship will last between 18 and 24 months depending on your ability to complete it.

Essential qualities

• Put health, safety and wellbeing first
• Take ownership of given work
• Self-motivated
• Organised
• Ability to work under instruction from recognised craftsperson
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Effective Customer Care skills
• Must have a keen interest in the Construction industry
• Willing to work towards a Level 2 Qualification
• Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post
• Ideally a Full Driving License, failing that, working towards achieving a Full Driving License
• Ability to work on own initiative as an individual or as a team member
• Contribute to the development of good working relationships with the team

Qualifications Required

4 GCSE's grade 3-9 including Maths and English

Relevant information about the site

The successful applicant will work toward a Level 2 Interior Systems Qualification, which will include attaining a Level 2 Diploma in Dry Lining, and will take 24 months (plus End Point Assessment) and will be delivered by Leeds College of Building on a day-release basis.

40 Hours Per Week
Monday to Friday 07:30 - 16:30 (with a 14:30 finish on a Friday)
£319 Per Week (This is made up of the Apprenticeship Wage plus £17 travel allowance)