Construction (Craft) Trowel Occupations (Brickwork) Apprenticeship

Construction (Craft) Trowel Occupations (Brickwork) Apprenticeship

• Duration:
  Usually 2 years
• Start At:
  Flexible
• Level of Study:
  Intermediate
• Attendance:
  One day per week is the minimum requirement, although additional days can be included depending on the training needs of the business or individual.

Construction (Craft) Trowel Occupations (Brickwork) Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
Although there is no formal qualification required for entry, it is recommended that candidates have the ability to study at GCSE standard and have completed Maths or English based subjects or have achieved the FCA basic Introductory Course in Construction.

Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment set by the Construction Industrial Training Board. Candidates must be in current employed within the brickwork industry.

Content
This training will develop practical and theoretical skills and knowledge to allow candidates to demonstrate a level of competence and be assessed so that they meet National Standards at NVQ level 2, covering area such as, health and safety, setting out and building, build to line, various brick bonds, building piers and corner building, cavity walling, block-work and openings.

Assessment Candidates will be assessed through the use of examinations, practical and theory assignments. Completion of a portfolio of evidence from assessment within the workplace will be required to complete the NVQ. Progression
Once complete candidates can progress onto an Advance Apprenticeship in Trowel Occupations

Framework

• Technical Certificate - An appropriate Level 2 award such as the Intermediate Construction Award (ICA)
• Key Skills - Application of Number Level 1 and Communication Level 1
• NVQ Level 2 Qualification - NVQ 2 Trowel Occupations (Brickwork)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities

Application Form
You can download an apprenticeship application form here. Please complete all relevant parts and return it to:

Entry Requirement
Although there is no formal qualification required for entry, it is recommended that candidates have the ability to study at GCSE standard and have completed Maths or English based subjects or have achieved the FCA basic Introductory Course in Construction.
Candidates will require an interview and complete a skills assessment set by the Construction Industrial Training Board. Candidates must be in current employed within the brickwork industry.