Brickwork exists in every structure you look at today and as a trade it dates back to before the building of the pyramids. It involves skills and knowledge you have probably never stopped to think about. For instance, how do you build something circular out of things that are square?

Knowledge Unit Details:

• Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
• Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others
• Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
• Know how to carry out basic blocklaying skills
• Know how to carry out basic bricklaying skills
• Know how to carry out basic cavity walling
• Know how to contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level.

Skills Unit Details:

• Carry out safe working practices in construction
• Information, quantities and communicating with others
• Building methods and construction technology
• Carry out basic blocklaying skills
• Carry out basic bricklaying skills
• Carry out basic cavity walling
• Contribute to setting out and building basic masonry structures up to damp course level.
• Successful completion of the foundation programme will give you the skills and knowledge which will enable you to progress to the Level 2 Diploma.

Functional Skills in Numeracy and Literacy are included in the Full Time programme along with both group, one to one tutorials,work experience and enrichment activities.

Fees for 2019/20: £3,095

Please note:

• Fees are for 2019/20 and relate to home and EU students
• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged for course fees
• For more information about financial support, please click here.

Essential Personal Protective Equipment: Students are required to provide steel toe-capped boots and overalls for practical work - approximately £77.

Two GCSE’s in maths and English at grade 3 or above. A satisfactory school reference.

On successful completion of the programme you may progress to the Level 2 (Brickwork) Diploma.

Potential career routes in the Brickwork industry:

• Bricklayer
• Builder
• Building suppliers
• Start your own business
• Stonemason
• Work for a small or large construction business

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Last updated - 26/06/19