Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

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Construction Award Alliance Diploma Level 2 in Brickwork
Next steps are progression onto Diploma Level 3 Bricklaying

It consists of a number of units including setting out, brick and block walling, storage of materials and working efficiently. This course builds on the practical and theoretical assessments covered in the Level 1 Construction Diploma. You are expected to demonstrate more ambitious practical skills in bricklaying through a variety of larger scale projects. Successful completion of a Health and Safety test is also required.
Some of the units are:
Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction
Carry out safe working practices in construction
Knowledge of building methods and construction technology 2
Building methods and construction technology 2
Know how to interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures
Interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures
Knowledge of thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
Thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers
Know how to build cavity walling forming masonry structures
Build cavity walling forming masonry structures
A practical assignment