Bricklayer Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 2, Apprenticeship, 3 years 2

Summary

The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations. A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades.

Course Content include:

• Health and safety hazards, current regulations and legislation.
• The principles of high-quality customer service.
• Different eras, types of construction methods, insulation considerations, sustainability, facilities management, fire, moisture and air protection. Fireplaces and chimneys. Damp proof courses and the use of brick ties.
• Modern methods of construction, rapid build technology, alternative block, masonry, steel and timber based cladding systems.
• Set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork.
• Select materials and resources required to set out and build fireplaces and chimneys.

You will complete the Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard.

• This Apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
• You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
• The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 30 months.
• This course starts in September 2019.

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