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Traineeship

Traineeship title: Masonry and carpentry – traditional building rehabilitation and green building

Reference: N153179/20/CATALUNYA
Hosting period start: 31/08/2026
Hosting period end: 20/12/2026
Region
Catalonia
Country
Spain
Traineeship start date:
31/08/2026
Traineeship end date:
20/12/2026
Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 4 months
Deadline
06/06/2026
Work Schedule
32h, 8-16h, mon-thurs
Location
Urgell, Catalunya
Traineeship Area:
Architecture and Construction
Period and duration of the language course:
Linguistic course and cultural activities: from 1/8/2026 – to 30/8/2026
Practical Information
Date of arrival: 1st or 2nd August 2026
Includes Trips
No
Description of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):

The intern will take part in tasks specific to each intervention and site, which may vary depending on the context and requirements. Examples of tasks performed independently: Prepare lime mortar in a cement mixer Organize and wrap up the day: load and unload tools and materials, clean and tidy up Supply the team with materials and equipment Participation in site interventions with the team: Apply lime plaster or repoint stone walls Build lightweight wooden structures for insulation Create insulated panels and slabs with fibered lime mortar Lay tiles on fresh screed Work on openings, floors, and roofs

Profile of the Trainee

Qualifications

The following technical knowledge is not essential but is considered an asset: Theoretical knowledge of the use of lime, clay, plaster, and wood in construction. Theoretical knowledge (architecture, history, or other) of traditional construction, historic buildings, and built heritage. Experience in construction, eco-construction, or heritage restoration.

Personal and Social Skills

Work on the construction site is physically demanding, so it is important to be in good physical condition. We also highly value autonomy in task execution, initiative, mindful communication (we are a cooperative), rigor and dedication in work, as well as consistent effort. El trabajo en obra es físicamente exigente, por lo que es importante estar en buena forma física. También valoramos mucho la autonomía en la realización de las tareas, la iniciativa, una comunicación consciente (somos una cooperativa), la rigurosidad y la dedicación en el trabajo, así como el esfuerzo constante.

Language Skills

Spanish or Catalan or English

Information Technology (IT) Skills

None

Other Skills

Other Skills

Language Competences
Understanding
Speaking
Language
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
English
A2
A1
A2
A1
A1
Spanish
A2
A1
A2
A1
A1