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Greg Males
Greg found school very difficult and after year 9 was sent to behavioural problem schools until he was 16. He spent a year in a children's home aged 15 and then went to live with his Nan. He now has his own rented accommodation. A few months ago Greg did a semi-residential plastering course at a family-run business in Wales. Over six months he learned how to plaster on the job and would really like to go on and gain an apprenticeship in plastering.

Quick Facts
Age: 20
Home Town: Croydon
Ambition: To be a plasterer

Interview | Looking Back

Bricking It Interview

Channel 4: Why do you want to work in the building trade?
Greg: I am a very hands-on person and office based work is not appealing to me. After all the things I have done, I have finally found something I want to stick to and enjoy.

Channel 4: Why should you be on Bricking It?
Greg: I have a good sense of humour. I am outgoing, I enjoy meeting new people and learning new things.

Channel 4: Have you ever worked in the building industry before?
Greg: AI have just completed a 6 month plastering course. At the moment, I am doing a 5 day plastering course at the Building Training Centre. Also got previous painting and decorating experience.

Channel 4: What are you hoping to achieve from Bricking It?
Greg: To gain employment as a plasterer and earn lots of money.

Channel 4: Is it harder than you expected?
Greg: Yes and no.

Channel 4: Do you think Bricking It is helping you to work with other people?
Greg: Getting to know different people and learning how to get along with them.

Channel 4: Can you name two things you personally contribute to the team?
Greg: Fun and work.

Channel 4: What have you learnt from Bricking It so far?
Greg: Trade skills, structured lifestyle, how to take an ear bashing!

Channel 4: What do you think you will do after Bricking It?
Greg: In to a pub. Only joking. Just to have fun and earn money.

Channel 4: Anything else...
Greg: BUCK UP!! (Phil's catchphrase)



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