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For those interested in a career as a trades person working with bricks and mortar in the construction industry, this qualification is ideal for continuing to develop your skills and knowledge of bricklaying. You will learn about the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings, and about the types of information used in building design and construction. You will learn about health, safety and environmental issues faced on construction sites, and how to communicate with others on the job. You will also learn practical skills specific to bricklaying, including building solid walling, isolated and attached piers; interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures, and constructing cavity walling forming masonry structures. This is a Framework qualification that consists of five units of assessment, with an optional unit in producing thin joint masonry. This unit is optional as thin jointing is currently rarely used in the UK. There are no entry requirements for this qualification – it is available to anyone over the age of 16 that is interested in learning more about bricklaying. However, you are likely to hold a previous qualification, such as the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, or have equivalent experience working with bricks and mortar. You will be seeking to consolidate your skills and knowledge of the trade in order to progress to further learning and specialisation in bricklaying.
Bricklaying is one of the traditional trades both in the UK and around the world - Sir Winston Churchill is known to have enjoyed laying bricks and building walls during his lifetime. Those studying bricklaying will learn a variety of skills to enable them to build, repair and maintain the country's housing stock.
It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bricklaying.
It covers the following skills:
