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Greg has a real passion for carpentry but has found it practically impossible to find a carpentry apprenticeship. He wants to be able to help his mum financially and prove to his dad that he has a future. He was on a woodwork course recently but was unable to complete it because he “left all of his coursework and certificates on the bus!” (As unlikely as it sounds, his youth worker has corroborated the story). Greg would really like to successfully complete an apprenticeship in carpentry to begin a career in the trade that he loves.

Quick Facts
Age: 19
Home Town: London
Ambition: To be a carpenter and build his own home

Interview | Looking Back

Bricking It Interview

Channel 4: Why do you want to work in the building trade?
Greg: I've always wanted to work in the building industry. I've always admired the shapes of buildings and landmarks. Carpentry has been my biggest interest because I enjoy making things from scratch and I feel proud of myself when I do a good job.

Channel 4: Why should you be on Bricking It?
Greg: I'm ready to learn new things. I also would like to test and put the few skills I have into practice. I believe this programme will also teach me team building and social skills.

Channel 4: Have you ever worked in the building industry before?
Hannah: I attended Camden Job Train for a year, doing a course in carpentry.

Channel 4: Why did you decide that continuing in education wasn't for you?
Greg: I found the education system limiting.

Channel 4: What are you hoping to achieve from Bricking It?
Greg: I want to work in construction - plain and simple.

Channel 4: Why do you want to work in construction?
Greg:I'm looking to build my own home and own my own firm.

Channel 4: What's your ideal job?
Greg: To be a carpenter - the best and biggest in the world.

Channel 4: What have you learnt from Bricking It so far?
Greg: Loads of skills: plastering, electrical, tiling, all different types of skills. I'm just taking it all on.

Channel 4: What do you not like about Bricking It?
Greg: Some of the rules.

Channel 4: What do you think you will do after Bricking It?
Greg: I'm already doing something, I'm already an apprentice, that's it.

Channel4: Has your experience made you more or less likely to stay in a similar line of work?
Greg: Yep, I'm staying. I know what I want.



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