Moray bricklayers competing in UK-wide SkillBuild Competition delivered by Construction Industry Training Board
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TWO apprentice bricklayers based in Forres and Elgin are competing in a national trade skills competition.
Springfield employees, third year bricklaying apprentice, Jordan Mackenzie (21), based at Knockomie Braes and Andrew Carr (20), is a first year apprentice bricklayer at the South Glassgreen development in Elgin, have been invited to compete in the UK-wide SkillBuild Competition, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Jordan said: “I’m going to give it my all and see how it goes! It’ll be good to meet other bricklaying apprentices from across the country. I’m especially keen to see how other people go about the job and hoping to increase my experience and pick up a few new tricks of the trade.”
Andrew added: “As a first-year apprentice, I really wasn’t expecting to be selected! It’ll be a good opportunity to challenge myself and put what I’ve learned during my apprenticeship so far to the test.”
The bricklaying duo were selected by UHI Moray to take part in the competition, considered to be one of the largest and longest running multi-trade competitions in Britain for construction apprentices and learners.
Regional qualifier participants - the first step in the competition - will complete a range of tasks and activities with others in their trade as part of a one-day event taking place on Thursday, May 25 in Barnsley, England.
The top eight from each discipline will then qualify to compete at the national final in Milton Keynes later this year.
Springfield managing director (North), Dave Main, said: “Supporting the next generation of skill trades within the construction industry is a crucial part of our ethos. We understand the importance of apprenticeships, giving the next generation of construction workers a blend of classroom theory with on the job learning alongside those who are experts in their trade.
“We’re very excited for Andrew and Jordan and looking forward to seeing how they get on later this month.”
