Bricklaying NVQ Level 2

Course Level Two

Description
The NVQ Trowel Occupation requires you to be employed within the industry undertaking Trowel Occupations activities. You will need to provide evidence of competence through activities done in the workplace and in some cases in college either by witness testimonies or by direct observation. You are also required to demonstrate a level of understanding which is done through day release attendance to College.

Course Length
Two Years

What will I study?
The NVQ is made up of 5 mandatory units and a choice of optional units. You will be required to demonstrate competency via assessment in the workplace or in college undertaking specific tasks. You will also be required to demonstrate the relevant level of understanding to support your practical skills.

Mandatory Units:

Conform to General Workplace Safety
Conform to Efficient Working Practices
Move and Handle Resources
Erect masonry structures
Set out masonry structures

Optional Units: (any 1 of the following)
Erect Masonry Cladding
Lay Domestic Drainage
Erect Thin Joint Structures
Place and Finish Non-Specialist Concrete
Plaster and Render Surfaces
Maintain Slate and Tile Roofing

How will I learn?
Your individual learning plan will help you learn in a way that bests suits your needs. You will agree a work programme with your tutor, which will include the setting of individually assessed tasks.

How will I be assessed?
Progressive assessments of all course elements are carried out on an individual basis on site and in college. Assessment will be cairried out by your college assessor or your nominated work based recorder. All assessments contribute towards course units, which will build into certification

Where could it lead?
The course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to progress onto an NVQ Level 3 in Trowel Occupations subject to an interview on completion of Level 2.