NVQ Bricklaying

To achieve the City and Guilds Bricklaying Certificate you must complete all of the below units. Unit 006 Introducing levelling in construction Check the accuracy of levelling equipment and transfer levels using a spirit level and straight edge. Unit 009 Introducing brickwork skills Construct cavity wall and joint brick and block work Unit 110 Developing brickwork skills install ventilation, insulation, wall ties, form stopped ends, lay to building line and joint. Unit 111 Developing quoin skills Dry bonding and construction of different styles of brick quoins. Unit 116 Developing blockwork skills Construct blockwork, install lintel, wall ties, insulation and form stopped ends and cavity closer including VDPC. Unit 205 Expanding brickwork skills Set out, gauge, level and plumb, construct cavity wall and detailing of brick/block walling. This particular bricklaying award is incredibly hands on and will provide you with plenty of Bricklaying knowledge and confidence and will go some way to preparing you for the bricklaying industry. As the City &Guilds Bricklaying Certificate alone is not enough basis for the NVQ process, we provide an additional 2 weeks of Bricklaying training as detailed below. NVQ Level 2 Bricklaying Qualification This is the bricklaying award which we will be providing training in and encouraging you to achieve once you are working within the Bricklaying industry. As well as an abundance of practical training in life size areas, we will provide you with a bricklaying laying training manual which forms the basis of your pre course study guide. This Training manual will cover every area required to complete the bricklaying NVQ units and will be something that you can download and refer for years to come. During the entire 6 weeks we will ensure you have a detailed understanding of all of the units which go together to make up a bricklaying NVQ On Site. The Full Route to achieve a Bricklaying NVQ is made up of the following: QCF 641 Conforming to g01ral safety in the workplace QCF 642 Conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace QCF 643 Moving and handling resources in the workplace QCF 40v2 Erecting masonry structures in the workplace QCF 41v2 Setting out masonry structures in the workplace Supported by One optional unit from: QCF 42 Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace QCF 43 Laying domestic drainage in the workplace QCF 44 Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace QCF 45 Placing and finishing non specialist concrete in the workplace QCF 50v2 Repairing and maintaining masonry structures in the workplace During each NVQ Bricklaying unit you will have to demonstrate areas of the g01ric units which are: QCF641 Conform to G01ral workplace safety QCF642 Conform to efficient work practices QCF643 Move and handle resources You will need to ensure that you have evidence of these units within the portfolio you will be building and so training for these will be provided. The areas to be covered will include: Health & Safety / First Aid SSOW (safe system of work) Correct use of tools and electrical equipment Ordering, storing and use of materials Safe correct use of Cement Mixer Good housekeeping PPE Use and safety of scaffolding and ladders Identifying appropriate materials Site supervision and management Training for these units will be completed using practical bricklaying training, theory classes and handouts to assist you in your understanding of what is required of you whilst in the work place. QCF40v2 Erecting masonry structures in the workplace This unit is about: interpreting information adopting safe and healthy working practices selecting materials, components and equipment preparing and erecting brickwork and blockwork and/or vernacular style structures QCF41v2 Setting out masonry structures in the workplace This unit is about: interpreting information adopting safe and healthy working practices selecting materials, components and equipment setting out brickwork and blockwork and/or vernacular style structures on level ground. There is also 1 optional unit to be achieved in order to complete the full Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations Bricklaying. We will cover all of these subjects throughout your training time so that you are prepared, once working within the Bricklaying industry, for any eventuality. QCF 42 Erect Masonry Cladding QCF 43 Lay Domestic Drainage QCF 44 Erect Thin Joint Masonry Structures QCF 45 Place and Finish Non specialist Concrete QCF 50v2 Repair and Maintain Masonry Structures This structured bricklaying training programme, consisting of 6 full weeks will provide you with a City & Guilds bricklaying Certificate initially (obtained within the first 4 weeks) which will act as your underpinning knowledge and will incorporate many of the areas which make up bricklaying NVQ units so you will be learning all of the time. Once you have completed your 6 weeks of intensive, hands on Bricklaying training, you will then be industry ready which is where you need to be in order to achieve a bricklaying NVQ. To achieve the NVQ you need to be registered with an NVQ Assessment Centre and assessed in the work place, Goldtrowel will register you under our registered Centre as part of this bricklaying training programme. To finish this bricklaying training experience, we will provide you with a portfolio which will include all of the evidence and assessment sheets ready for you to use. We will continually support you throughout the process. We will be looking for you to gain evidence of bricklaying work you are undertaking. Such as : Quotes, Drawings, Estimates, References and letters from customers relating to the work you have undertaken. Once you have completed your portfolio to a competent level, complete with all necessary bricklaying evidence we will claim your Bricklaying NVQ