Free Level 3 NVQ Bricklaying Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 NVQ Bricklaying Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you earn, demonstrating your skills on the job over around 10 months.

The course is for experienced bricklayers working in construction. You'll plan and organise work, solve on-site problems, and show you meet industry standards. You'll need a Level 2 NVQ in Bricklaying or equivalent, plus GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths (or Functional Skills Level 2).

You'll finish with a City and Guilds NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations is aimed at experienced bricklayers who are working in the construction industry and need to demonstrate their occupational competence.

The qualification is completed entirely through the workplace, allowing students to use the skills, knowledge and experience developed through work to demonstrate that they meet the required industry standards.

You will demonstrate skills in areas such as planning and organising work, problem solving, interpreting technical information, communicating effectively, maintaining quality standards and working safely.

Achieving the qualification provides formal recognition.

Entry requirements

Functional Skills English and Maths; GCSE grade 4 or above English and Maths

Level 2 qualification in Bricklaying that demonstrates competence - Level 2 NVQ; Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and organise bricklaying work on construction sites.
  • You'll demonstrate competence in laying bricks and blocks to industry standards.
  • You'll solve practical problems that arise during construction work.
  • You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices throughout your work.
  • You'll show you can work to the required quality and accuracy standards.

How you will learn

All assessment takes place in your workplace. An assessor will observe you carrying out bricklaying tasks on the job. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge. There are no classroom sessions. Your employer supports your learning throughout, and assessments are arranged around your working schedule.

What you will need to bring

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer, qualified to work on residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Trowel trades operative, covering brickwork, blockwork, and masonry on site.
  • Self-employed bricklayer, taking on contracts directly with builders and developers.
  • Site supervisor, a step up that typically requires further supervisory training.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision, for bricklayers moving into supervisory roles.
  • CSCS Skilled Worker Card, required on most UK construction sites and supported by this NVQ.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, for those who want to teach or assess bricklaying.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction, a Level 4 route into construction management.

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