What will I learn

A plastering apprentice will learn key skills during their off-the-job teaching and working alongside employers. These skills include: Complying with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance Identifying and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance Segregating resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal Using access equipment, for example hop ups, podiums, or low-level scaffolding Interpreting information from drawings and specifications Storing materials considering date order for rotation of stock Preparing and maintaining a safe working area Checking and use of store power tools and equipment, escalate faults or defects Moving and handling materials and equipment manually and with lifting equipment Protecting finished work and the surrounding area. Verbal communication with others, for example colleagues, other tradespeople, managers, and customers. Applying team working principles to their own and the wider build team