Ofqual code: 603/2506/9
The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in trowel work for the construction sector. Learners can specialise in erecting and setting out masonry structures, concrete, maintaining slate and tile roofing, installing drainage, plastering or rendering.
This qualification covers the following areas:
This qualification is aimed at those who are in work and are looking for recognition of their prior learning and experience in their chosen industry.
The primary purpose of this qualification is to confirm the learner’s occupational competence as a bricklayer. As a work-related, competence-based qualification it will provide, on completion, confirmation to employers, industry managers and card schemes that the learner has the skills and knowledge needed to meet the nationally recognised standard to carry out the role of bricklayer.
Learners who achieve this qualification can use it to gain employment, to progress in the industry, or to work towards another qualification (see Progression).
The qualification is designed to meet one or more of the following objectives:
This qualification is supported by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
CSCS provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in construction. The scheme recognises skills, knowledge and understanding, competence and qualifications.
As this is a competence-based qualification, learners will be acquiring the knowledge and skills required through either on-the-job experience or in a learning environment.
This qualification has a range of pathways linked to typical job roles that learners will encounter within the industry.
To achieve the whole qualification learners need a minimum of 73 credits. They must complete between five and seven mandatory units plus one optional unit. See qualification content and delivery tools section for more information.
There are no specific skills, knowledge understanding or any other qualifications that must be achieved in order to start this qualification, however learners must have the potential and opportunity to gain this qualification successfully.
This qualification is mainly taken by individuals employed as bricklayers.
This qualification is suitable for: