Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £24,000 to £40,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
1
Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
2
Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
3
Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a site supervisor or specialise in heritage conservation. You could also move into related areas like: estimating, construction management and training apprentices in further education. In time, you might set up your own stonemasonry business.