Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2

Diploma in Bricklaying
Diploma

Venue
Knightstone Campus

The Level 2 Diploma in Trowel Occupations is a course based on
practical skills and associated skills knowledge. It will help prepare you to enter the construction industry as a bricklayer.

The topics you will study include:

· Know how to carry out safe working practices
· Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating
with others
· Knowledge of building methods and construction technology
· Know how to interpret working drawings to set out masonry
structures
· Knowledge of thin joint masonry cladding
· Know how to build solid walling, isolated and attached piers
· Know how to build cavity walling forming masonry structures.

You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications
alongside your main course. These will include qualifications in Functional Skills and can also include more specialist awards relevant to the subject you are studying.

How will I be assessed?
Your job knowledge and practical skills will be assessed in a number of ways, including:

· Practical tests
· Observations of you working
· Assignments and knowledge questions
Projects
· Portfolio of evidence
· By completing a test at the end of the year.

You will be given plenty of support throughout your studies. Tutors and support staff will guide you through the different projects and assignments to ensure you get the most from the course.

AT A GLANCE
Duration
1 Year

Level
Level 2

Progression
On successful completion you may:

Progress into employment and gain a National Vocational Qualification.

Or

Progress to an Apprenticeship programme, which combines
employment and study in an exciting and challenging programme - see page 26 for further details.

Or

Progress to a Level 3 Diploma in Trowel Occupations.

Achieving this qualification will give you the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C.

Entry Requirements
You will need at least 4 GCSEs in the C-E range, preferably to include English and Maths and two at grade C or above or an appropriate Level 1 qualification such as a Diploma in Trowel Occupations or a NVQ Level 1. You must also be able to demonstrate an interest in the subject and a willingness to study this course. You will also need to have a course guidance interview and successfully complete an initial assessment test.