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Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction)

Start Date

Mon Sep 07 2020

Day / Time

Weekdays

Duration

1 year

Campus

Skills Academy for Construction

Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction)

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This qualification will help you to build the fundamental and transferable practical skills needed to for a job as a bricklayer. It can be taken as part of an apprenticeship, if you have or can find a suitable apprenticship employer.

You'll study the following:

Trowel Occupations
Bricklaying: Mandatory units Analysing technical information, quantities and communication with others
Analysing the construction industry and built environment
Health, safety and welfare in construction and associated industries
Repair and maintain masonry structure

And two units from the below:

Construct chimneys and fireplace structures
Construct complex masonry structures
Construct decorative features

Health and Safety Awareness

You'll need a minimum level of health, safety and environmental awareness before going on a construction site. We'll help you become job ready by paying for you to complete the CITB Health, safety & environment (HS&E) test. We’ll also help you apply for a Construction Skills Certification (CSCS) Card, which is a requirement for all workers and trainees no matter your job role.

Assessment

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for this occupational area. You will be trained and assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified trainer whose job is to help you complete your qualification

The teaching team

A highly motivated team of industry specialists with a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of vocational trades will form your teaching team. Our aim is to work with young people to support them to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed in the construction environment. If you have the right attitude and commitment we can support you to become who you want to be.

Required Entry Qualifications

There are no formal entry requirements.

Finance and funding

This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.

If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.

You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at start@gateshead.ac.uk