On an apprenticeship programme, apprentices will learn and develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours. These include:
• Understand Health and safety hazards, currentregulations and legislation including COSHH/risk assessments and understanding the importance of method statements
• Understanding the principles of high quality customer service. Establishing the needs of others (colleagues,
customers and other stakeholders)
• Know the importance and considerations of thermal qualities, airtightness and ventilation to buildings
• Interpret drawings and specifications. Measure the work area and set out level first courses of bricks to
a plan, including bonds for openings and the damp course
• Select appropriate tools, equipment and materials (e.g. trowel, levels, brick ties, DPC, insulation, mixers, lintels
etc) for use when setting out and erecting masonry walling. Maintain a clean working environment
• Select materials and resources to be able to set out and lay concrete, drainage and other substructure
materials
• Self motivated, positive can-do attitude, quality focused
End Point Assessment:
Apprentices without Level 1 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking the end-point
assessment. The apprentice must complete all elements of the on programme learning to achieve the assessment gateway requirements. The EPA consists of 3 assessment methods:
• Knowledge Test
• Practical Skills Test
• Oral Questioning
