Brickwork

 

The tradition of bricklaying has not changed in six thousand years and the importance of the craftsman is still all-important and likely to remain so.

Bricklayers build and maintain a range of structures including internal and external walls on new houses and commercial projects, chimney stacks and decorative work such as archways and garden walls. They also deal with repair and refurbishment of existing brickwork or masonry.

Colchester Institute is one of the biggest and most successful training providers in Essex for bricklaying at NVQ Levels 2 and 3.

Brickwork apprentice building an wall Female brickwork apprentice

Course Aims
Aimed at those wishing to enter the construction industry, leading to the Intermediate Construction Award (Level 2) and Advanced Construction Award (Level 3).

Entry Requirements

  • Aged 16 or above
  • Employment
  • Interview
  • Assessment
  • Apprenticeship at Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Trowel Occupations required for entry to Advanced Apprenticeship

Course Content includes

  • Health and Safety
  • Confirm to Efficient Working Practices
  • Move and Handle Resources
  • Erect Masonry Structures (thin joint for Level 3)
  • Set out Masonry Structures (set out and erect complex structures for Level 3)
  • Abrasive Wheels Certificate
  • Employer Rights and Responsibilities
  • Key skill modules inlude communication and application of number

Assessment
Continual assessment based upon a portfolio of evidence collected both in the workplace and at college. Internal and external exams. Students will be assessed in-company by College assessors. Level 3 students will be also be required to complete assignments.

Progression

  • Level 2 Apprentices can progress to Level 3
  • Level 3 Apprentices can progress to National Certificate in Construction, Certificate in Site Supervisory Studies, Diploma in Site Management or Higher National Certificate in Construction.

Enquire Further

What's it like doing a Brickwork Apprenticeship?Sam Holman

  • Name: Sam Holman
  • Age: 17
  • Apprenticeship: Trowel Occupations Level 2
  • Job Title: Apprentice Bricklayer

How often do you visit the College? One day a week

What are your day-to-day duties at work?

Quite a lot of everything. Laying bricks and working house extensions, building garden walls, mixing up muck and loading out bricks.

How has the Apprenticeship helped with your job role?

Learnt a lot more by attending College. I learn how to build different types of walls like arches. Theory helps me understand how to price up work. I meet new people and work in teams on scaffolding and mobile towers.

What are your ambitions for the future?

am looking at the option of progressing to the Advance Apprenticeship (Level 3) and then on to surveying.

Interested?

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