Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying)

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Award:
Apprenticeship

What's it all about?:
Do you aim to be a skilled craftsperson, one who provides complex skills on site or are called upon to produce interesting and decorative effects in the laying of construction bricks and blocks? Then this Apprenticeship will give you a thorough grounding in the health and safety aspects, the organisation and craft that you aim to tackle. Complete this nationally recognised industry qualification and you'll be ready for your next challenge.

Progression:
You can progress on to an Advanced Apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements:
Entry is by an initial assessment at the Work-based Learning Department. And an interview with the course tutor.

Duration: Two years

Business Benefits:
Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that allow you to keep abreast of new technology.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Apprenticeships are for learners employed as an Apprentice by a company within Devon and Cornwall. Funding is guaranteed by the Government for the training, with priority being given to learners starting aged 16 to 18 years.

We can assist in matching learners to employers. The course content will include:

NVQ Level 2 in Trowel Occupations

Key skills: application of number Level 1 and communication Level 1

Technical certificate: Intermediate Construction Award (ICA).

Additional requirements: health and safety test, Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) programme of study and abrasive wheels training course.

When can I study?:
Day release

Are there any exams?:
Assessment is continuous, both on and off the job.
Course Facts

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Start Date:
Various

End Date:
2 years after start date

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Various

Course Fees:
If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Instalments:

Material Fees:
If you are aged 16-19, due to Government funding, fees are not applicable.

Level:
Intermediate

Course Code:
AP2

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Case Studies
My course was well structured and interesting, and encouraged me to progress further in education. It was good to meet people in my trade and discuss their experiences, and the mix of practical and theoretical learning made me feel like I was prepared to enter employment.

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