Bricklaying Level 3 Advanced Craft Diploma (Part Time)

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Summary: 

This course is for candidates who wish to pursue a career in the construction industry as an advanced bricklayer but who have limited (or no) site experience.

Course Code: 
B0069
Age range (help you choose): 
Post-16
Course Length: 
One year
Course Schedule: 
One and a half days a week
Entry Requirements: 

You should have already completed the Level 2 Craft Diploma in Bricklaying or be prepared to complete this qualification within the Advanced Craft Diploma programme.

Assessment: 

Assessment will involve you completing assignments and end of unit questions for the job knowledge requirement and practical assessment models for the practical competence requirements of the programme.

Academic Progression: 

A course designed to act as a bridge between craft and professional studies is available and gives you the opportunity to then progress to the Edexcel National Certificate or Diploma in either Construction or Civil Engineering.  Alternatively, you may wish to study for the Certificate and Diploma in Site Management.

Career Progression: 

Trade foreman, Assistant site agent etc.

Full Description: 

The programme covers the following areas of the trade:  fireplaces and flues, curved walling (vertical and horizontal), axed bullseye, battering walls, decorative string courses.  Candidates are required to demonstrate the more decorative skills of the trade and to justify the methods used.  The job knowledge requirement of the programme leans strongly toward the management techniques of supervising operatives within the trade area.

There are six units - 3 core units and 3 that are trade specific

Core Units

  • Carry out safe working practices in construction
  • Information, quantities and communicating with others 3
  • Building construction technology 3

Trade Specific Units

  • Structural and decorative brickwork
  • Repair and maintain masonry structures
  • Erect complex masonry structures

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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