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Construction, the built environment and trades
Cavity insulation installers fit insulation, soundproofing materials and cladding in buildings.
You could do a college course, which may help when you look for a trainee job after you finish. Courses include:
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. For a Level 3 apprenticeship you'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths.
You'll need:
As an installer you would:
With experience, you could become a team leader, site supervisor or estimator. You could also set up your own installation business.
Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.
Steel erectors assemble the beams and girders that support the structure of buildings, stadiums, bridges and tunnels.
Valuers and auctioneers advise individuals and businesses that buy, sell and rent land and property.
Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial plant machinery and parts.
Window fitters install windows, conservatories and glazed curtain walls in homes and businesses.
Plumbers fit and service hot and cold water systems, heating systems and drainage networks.
The Project Controls Apprentice is primarily responsible for developing a practical understanding of the business, project management and project controls in line with the course plan of their apprenticeship qualification. It is expected they will be completely new to an office environment and will therefore need to focus on standard office skills and behaviours alongside the more technical and industry specific knowledge. As they progress they will be able to undertake limited project controls activities as delegated by their Project Controls Manager under supervision and guidance from more senior Project Controls staff.
Wickes are a down-to-earth business, and how they work is special. Thats down to their unique culture. Wickes believe in doing whats right winning for their customers, their communities, their planet and their people. Wickes take pride in being an open, welcoming place where everyone feels at home. Where you can be yourself, do your best work and make a positive difference every day.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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