THINKING ABOUT A CAREER IN CONSTRUCTION? THEN TALK TO US
- Get fully qualified through a Construction Apprenticeship
- Get paid whilst you train
- Be trained whilst employed with a construction company
Contact your local HB Training Centre or call us on 0115 973 9206 to find out more.
CONSTRUCTION CAREERS – BUILDING YOUR FUTURE WITH HB TRAINING
Construction Industry Opportunities
Over 2 million people (7% of the UK workforce) are employed in construction, with Home Building makes up a small fraction of the industry, the rest comes from:
- Roads & Streets
- Utilities & Services
- Railways
- Earth Moving & Site Clearance
- Health & Safety
- Construction Training & Assessment
- Civil Engineering
- Demolition
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Regeneration
- Social Housing
- Property care & maintenance
It is expected that over the next five years more than 80,000 new recruits will be required to work in the construction industry.
The skills that most construction employers are looking for in apprentices are:
- Technical Ability
- A Practical Approach
- Good Problem Solving
- Good Communication
Apprenticeships with HB Training
If you are aged 16+ and interested in a career in the construction industry, then a construction apprenticeship with HB Training may be the route for you.
“BE PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW AND BE PAID WHILE YOU TRAIN!”
An apprenticeship with HB Training means that you’ll receive industry standard training, practical experience and qualifications that will give you the best possible start to a career in construction.
All of our apprentices are employed status, meaning that you’ll be paid a wage whilst you learn and train.
Initially you will undertake training at one of our training centres where you will gain the skills and knowledge required for working on a construction site. Following the time at the centre, you will undertake work placements with a construction employer.
We provide apprenticeships in:
Construction Operations
All apprentices undertake core units covering:
- Unloading, handling and storing building materials
- Using and controlling hand and powered tools and equipment
- General site activities
- Setting out
- Basic scaffolding
- Concreting
Apprentices can also choose to take units in:
- Serving trades
- Drainlaying/Pipelaying
- Timbering to trenches
- Formwork
- Steelfixing
- Kerblaying
- Paving
Trowel Trades
All apprentices undertake core units covering:
- General knowledge of the construction industry
- Health & Safety in site operations
- Interpretation of plans and drawings
- Organising work and co-operation with other trades
- Using scaffolding structures
- Handling, storing and protection of site materials
Apprentices will also be trained in constructing:
- Sold brick walls
- Half brick walls
- Isolated and attached piers
- Blockwork
- Cavity Walls
- Brick and block chimney breasts
Site Joinery
All apprentices undertake core units covering:
- General knowledge of the construction industry
- Health & Safety in site operations
- Interpretation of plans and drawings
- Organising work and co-operation with other trades
- Using scaffolding structures
- Handling, storing and protection of site materials
Apprentices will also be trained in constructing:
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Assembling frames
- Marking out frames
- Assembling non-geometrical stairs
- Maintenance and use of tools and power equipment
- Fixing frames and linings to openings
- Fixing and laying floors
- Fitting and fixing doors
- Constructing stud walling
- Encasing services
- Fixing mouldings
- Positioning and fixing of units and fitments and joists
- Erecting and fixing trussed rafters
- Fixing verge and eaves finishing
HB will help you to find a construction employer who you will work with through your apprenticeship. This means that you’ll be training at a HB Training Centre and on the job during work placements. You will receive a weekly wage and have employed status.
Your training will focus on building your skills and knowledge through industry training and assessment.
“I received training in every aspect of site joinery. I also received training in the use of power tools for which I have a CITB approved card. My instructor was very experienced and taught me lots of skills. I am now employed by Paul Bramwood Construction as a working foreman and I am doing really well for myself.”
Craig Parfitt, Site Joinery apprentice
Entry Requirements
We are looking for willing and enthusiastic young people who want to work in construction.
- Applicants should have GSCE Maths and English at Grade C or above
- Applicants must complete a set of entry tests and successfully complete a one day workshop where they can demonstrate their enthusiasm and aptitude for the construction industry
- • We recruit throughout the year to maintain our numbers at the centres.
- Our focus is very much on quality not quantity
“I chose bricklaying because I like doing manual tasks, being on my feet and keeping busy. My apprenticeship lasted 18 months and was a mix of centre based training and on site job experience with construction companies. I loved it straight away. I did three placements on different sites, allowing me to gather enough evidence for my NVQ in Trowel Trades. After getting my NVQ and CSCS card I started working with a local construction firm.”
Laurelle Hodgetts, Trowel Occupations apprentice
At a Glance
- You have Employed Status during the apprenticeship
- The apprenticeship can take up to 19 months to complete
- Apprentices are paid a weekly wage
- Apprentices receive training to industry standards leading to an NVQ Level 2 qualification
- Assessment is carried out to identify if any further help is needed with literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- HB will equip you with all the skills and knowledge required for your career in construction
About NVQ Level 2
- A NVQ is a nationally recognised qualification (National Vocational Qualification).
- An NVQ Level 2 is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades A to C.
- The NVQ Level 2 qualification is based on practical work and theoretical instruction from highly experienced Construction Supervisors who are qualified to teach.
- Whilst on work placement, an NVQ assessor observes and gathers evidence that is matched to the performance criteria of the NVQ.
- Once the apprentice has satisfied all of the performance criteria for their chosen trade they will be required to complete a Health & Safety touch screen test - on success they will receive a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card which states their qualifications on the back.
Next Steps
We recruit apprentices throughout the year. Contact us to find out more and get invited to one our selection days
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