Modern apprenticeship in modular paving - Wanna contribute your two penn'orth?

[rab1]

the young lads now dont get taught a trade anymore, its all simplified, thats why i asked about haggs steam tickets. it`s not even included in the courses now, old mans game is the attitude.

[lutonlagerlout]

when i started i wasnt allowed near a trowel for a year,had to learn to knock up make tea and clean up first
3 years is too short IMO 5 years is more like it
LLL

[GB_Groundworks]

talking with one of our brickies, he's 46 started when he was 16 joined a gang and on day release. spent a year mixing and carrying then another year practicing spreading out mortar on 4x2 before he was aloud near a proper wall.

theres an article in this months earth movers about a lass who wanted to be a 360 driver spent £3000 on a 2 week course, now got her ticket. i haven't got my ticket never needed one, been driving machines day in day out last 6 years but started when i was about 12. is her 13 day course going to make her competent and recognise different ground conditions hazards etc. or is it just going to teach her how to get in and out cab safely etc. can't beat experience, i'm still learning every day

[seanandruby]

Thats ok till you have an accident, then the H&S will be down on you. our drivers are checked regular and have to keep records etc.

[Tony McC]

The next module - Setting out and establishing levels - is ready for review. I'll send it to everyone on my list but if anyone else wants a gander at this, or the preceding two modules ("block laying" and "screeding") please let me know.

To those that have responded already, thanks a million. Without exception, every single contribution has added to the modules and made them better than I could ever have managed on my own.