Formworkers make temporary structures from metal or wood, which are used to mould concrete. Wet cement is poured into the casts and left to set, before being removed to leave shaped pieces, such as beams and staircases, for use in constructions.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
There is a minimum wage for apprentices in Scotland. As of June 2019 the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) rates for a 2-year apprenticeship based on a 39-hour week are:
Year 1 – £200.46
Year 2 – £266.37.
Please note these rates may vary if the Apprentice is 21 years old or over and has completed the first year of their apprenticeship. National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) will apply.
Once qualified and with experience the rate can rise to around £19 an hour.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC)
Tel: 0131 556 8866
E-mail:
registrar@sbatc.co.uk
Website:
http://www.sbatc.co.uk