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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. He still has a good relationship with his mum and Nan, he goes round to his mum's house most days for his dinner and to see his younger brothers and sisters. A few months ago Gregory 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
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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