Course Summary
This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying is aimed at you if you are looking to work in the construction industry specifically as a craftsperson in bricklaying. A bricklayer has the skills and knowledge to build or repair walls in accordance with construction plans. They may also build or refurbish arches or other structures, therefore they play an important part of any construction team.
You will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge that are important when you are working as a bricklayer or
progressing to further learning and training in this area. This qualification is suitable if you are16 years old, or over. You don’t need any previous experience to start this qualification. Following successful completion of this qualification you will be qualified to work in the construction industry as a bricklayer.
Course Content
This qualification covers all the main skills and knowledge you will need to progress to further learning and training, or to enter the world of work as a bricklayer.
You will study the following mandatory content:
- Principles of construction
- Building cavity walls
- Building solid walls and piers
- Constructing basic arches
- Setting out buildings.
Course Assessment
To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve the following assessments:
One externally set, externally moderated
assignment
One externally set, externally marked exam, sat
under examination conditions
Employer Benefits
This qualification is supported by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB is the UK’s largest trade association in the building industry and was established to protect the interests of small and medium-sized building firms. The FMB supports the above qualification as being important for employment within the industry.
Materials
Protective clothing, footwear and writing materials are required.
Progression
This qualification will allow you to progress into employment or onto the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying.This will allow you to enhance the skills and knowledge that you have gained at level two, to progress into higher job roles such as an advanced craft bricklayer. This qualification could also lead you to an apprenticeship in construction. There are a number of new and exciting apprenticeships currently being developed in construction, including bricklaying/trowel occupations, so you could progress to be an apprentice working as a bricklayer.
Entry Requirements
Maths and English grade must be a minimum of GCSE 4/C or Functional skills at L2 in both subjects and a Level 1 in Brickwork.
