Bricklaying (Bridlington)
The Bricklaying course is a College-based qualification designed to offer you a route into the construction industry. It is a hands-on, practical course consisting of seven units, each broken into underpinning knowledge and practical units.
If you work in the industry, you can build this course up into a full NVQ qualification by obtaining evidence of your abilities.
Study at Level:
This course is offered at:
Level 1
Level 2
- How to carry out safe working practices in construction
- Information, quantities and communicating with others
- Building methods and construction technology
- Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
- Thin joint masonry cladding
- Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers
- Building cavity walling forming masonry structures
- A minimum of two GCSEs Grade D/3 or above
- A satisfactory interview
- Satisfactory record of achievement/references
- Completion of the construction specific assessment and initial assessment
There is an expectation each learner will undertake work experience, This can be arranged by the learner with the help of the college team to ensure that the placement is maintaining a safe working environment or potentially work experience may be offered through the colleges companies already providing placements for apprentices
As part of the study Programme, learners will have the opportunity to visit relevant work environments and/or manufacturers to gain an understanding of the processes of the industry. Parental/guardian permission for trip is essential and will be sought at the beginning of the course to prevent delays or disappointment.
Completion of this course may act as a good preparation for an apprenticeship, further or higher study or into a role such as site labourer, semi-skilled employee. Brickwork is one of the 'wet' trades and certain skills learned on this course could be transferable into plastering or tiling.
