Careers in construction case study - Bricklayer

Name:

Chris Washbrook

Job title:

Bricklayer

What does your job involve?

I lay bricks and blocks to NHBC standards, ensuring building regulations are always met. I help to construct high quality houses, buildings and other masonry works, always ensuring properties and other environmental work is completed to tight schedules so that contracts can be finished on time.

What qualifications did you start your career with?

  • 10 GCSEs

What qualifications have you gained while in this job?

  • NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3

  • Abrasive wheels training

  • CSCS (gold card)

  • First aid at work

  • Scaffold appreciation

What is the salary for this job?

£18,000 +

What will be the next stage of your career?

To carry on with my current role for a few more years and then work my way up the management ladder.

 

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