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Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Plymouth

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free NOCN Level 3 NONVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction). Work-based training at your workplace. This qualification is for experienced bricklayers already working in the industry at Level 2, or holding a CSCS Blue Card. You train on the job over around 6 months, building on your existing skills to reach a higher level of competence. An initial assessment provides a skills analysis and helps plan your learning. Supervisory experience is an advantage. Earning the level 3 nonvq diploma in trowel occupations (construction) qualification demonstrates advanced trowel trade skills to employers.

Who this course is for

Currently those working in the industry as a qualified bricklayer at Level 2.

Entry requirements

Applicants will be experienced and currently working in bricklaying and have a previous level 2 qualification (or a CSCS Blue Card).Supervisory experience would be preferable or direct access to information at this level.

An Initial assessment will also be carried out to provide a skills analysis.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply advanced bricklaying techniques to complex construction tasks.
  • You'll plan and organise trowel occupation work on site.
  • You'll work to current building regulations and industry standards.
  • You'll supervise or support others in trowel occupations work.
  • You'll manage materials, resources, and quality on construction projects.
  • You'll demonstrate safe working practices in line with site requirements.

How you will learn

Assessment is work-based. You'll be observed carrying out bricklaying and trowel occupations tasks in your normal job role. A skills analysis at the start of the course maps your existing competence against the qualification requirements. Evidence is gathered through workplace observation, professional discussion, and a portfolio of work. An assessor will visit you on site to assess your practice directly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Skills Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. Advanced site work; eligible for CSCS Gold Card.
  • Senior bricklayer. Lead on complex brickwork and specialist finishes.
  • Trowel trades supervisor. Oversee bricklaying teams on construction projects.
  • Site foreman (trowel trades). Coordinate trowel occupation work across a site.
  • Self-employed bricklayer. Take on contracts independently with Level 3 credentials.

What you could study next

With a level 3 nonvq diploma in trowel occupations (construction) certificate, you can apply for a CSCS Gold Card, which opens doors to senior site roles. From here, you could progress to a Level 4 or 5 qualification in Construction Site Management or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction, moving toward site management or contracts management roles.

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