Bricklaying Advanced Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Bricklaying
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Trowel Occupations
• Advanced Diploma in Bricklaying (Technical Certificate)
• Functional Skills Application of Number Level 2
• Functional Skills Communication Level 2
• Abrasive Wheels Certificate
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Units covered Mandatory units include:

• Erecting masonry structures in the workplace
• Setting out masonry structures in the workplace
• Setting out complex masonry structures in the workplace
• Erecting complex masonry structures in the workplace
• Conform to workplace safety
• Confirming work activities and resources for tan occupational area in the workplace
• Develop and maintaining good occupational working relationships
• Confirming the occupational method in the workplace

Optional units include

• Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace
• Laying domestic drainage in the workplace
• Erecting thin joint masonry structures
• Placing and finishing non specialist concrete in the workplace

Entry requirements Although there are no formal entry requirements, all learners must have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualification. In most cases the Advanced Apprenticeship would be a progression after completing Apprenticeship. All learners entering the advanced apprenticeship programme will undertake an initial assessment. Who is it for? The Advanced Apprenticeship is aimed at learners who have completed an Apprenticeship and wish to progress within the construction industry. CostAged 16-18

Fully funded

Aged 19-23

Fully funded for employers with less than 1000 employees. For employers with 1000+ employees, please contact us for further details.

Aged 24 and over

Total People require employers to make a contribution towards the cost for all learners aged 24 years and over, embarking on an Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship programme.

Duration 12 – 18 months Start date Usually September each year but Learners may start a Diploma at any time by agreement between Total People and employer. Assessment method A full NVQ Diploma portfolio covering all necessary units will be completed in the workplace through a variety of assessment methods including:

• Direct observation of the learner carrying out tasks
• Witness testimonies
• Photographic evidence
• Written observations

Personal qualities The learner should be physically fit, able to work outside and have basic communication and numerical skills. Further progression Achievement of this programme could provide opportunities too progress to further qualifications and training such as Technical Supervisory and management qualifications or positions within their organisation.