Charlie Thorp has trained, assessed, and inspired thousands of bricklayers — and in this episode of The Hodcast, he opens up like never before.

Now retired from FE and working as an End Point Assessor for City & Guilds, Charlie shares his view on what’s working, what’s broken, and how we make sure the next generation of apprentices get the training — and belief — they deserve.

We cover:
– His journey from lecturer to assessor– The problem with “just passing people”– The role of mentorship in modern apprenticeships– The future of the bricklaying trade in the UK

This is a story of standards, structure, and giving people a chance to succeed the right way.

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