Summary
Foundation apprenticeships are introductory courses that help young people get started in an industry. You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply.
Anyone between 16 and 21 can start a foundation apprenticeship.
If you're between 22 and 24, you can start if you:
- have an EHC plan
- are in care or have been in care
- are in prison or have been in prison
Foundation Apprenticeships are employed roles for young people, combining workplace experience with off-the-job learning.
In finishing trades (flooring), apprentices work safely across projects, building skills, knowledge, and behaviours to support construction teams and progress their careers.
- Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
- Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
Monday 13 July 2026
- Duration
8 months
- Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Prepare floors (cleaning, levelling, removing old materials)
- Check surface quality and finish to specification
- Follow health and safety procedures on site
- Learn about and maintain tools and equipment
- Communicate with customers and supervisors
- Keep work areas clean and organised
Where you'll work
Civic Centre
Paris Street
Exeter
EX1 1JN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Finishing trades foundation apprenticeship (level 2)
Training schedule
The Apprentice will attend training at:
Greenlight Safety & Training , Unit C, E, Huxley Close Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4JN
This will be in block release twice a month. 2 days, every 2 weeks.
More training information
- Greenlight is one of the largest independently owned construction training and safety providers in the South West of England. It delivers construction apprenticeships, health & safety training, and consultancy services to individuals and employers
- They operate training centres (e.g. in Plymouth and Bristol) and work closely with construction employers to develop skilled workers for the industry
Requirements
You do not need to have any specific qualifications or experience to apply for a foundation apprenticeship.
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