NVQ Level 3 Stonemasonry

Is the course for me?

The National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Stonemasonry is a measure of competence of an individual's capability to carry out a range of work to the performance criteria which have been agreed by the stone industry. Each NVQ is made up of a number of individual ‘units of competence'.

This is a ‘work based' qualification and is only accessible to those employed in the stone industry.

The NVQ comprises:

● Core Units

● Occupation-specific Units (optional and mandatory)

● Assessment of work carried out in the work place

● A portfolio of work carried out in the work place

What does the course involve?

You will Learn about:

● Conform to work place safety

● Complex masonry components

● Advanced hand tools

● Confirm work activities and resources for the work

● Develop and maintain good working relationships

● Confirm the occupational method of work

● Carve complex shaped stone

● Set up and use fixed or transportable machinery

How will I learn?

You will learn in a variety of ways:

● On the job training by employer

● Group and individual study at college

● Work based assessment

● Practical assessments

● Written Assignments

● Oral questioning at the end of each practical assessment

● The use of on-line facilities

● Considerable home study is required along with compiling a portfolio of evidence showing the relevant skills gathered in the workplace.

The course consists of a series of College set practical assignments; together they consolidate the theory knowledge gained during group and individual study with the communication skills necessary to implement good working practices in the stone industry.

What will I need for the course?

● Steel toe boots or shoes (when in the workshops), all other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be supplied by the College.

● Black or Blue pen for all written work

● 2H & 4H pencil for all drawing and practical assessments, an eraser and pencil sharpener.

All other drawing and marking equipment will be supplied by the College.

All hand and Portable Power Tools will be supplied by the College.

What options are open to me if I successfully complete the course?

This is a nationally recognised qualification that can lead on to managerial professional Level with further experience and training.

What qualifications or experience do I need to get on the course?

Employment in the stone industry is essential, qualified to Level 2 (NVQ) in Stonemasonry. Good English and maths skills are an advantage.

Total commitment to work hard and meet the required standards in all areas of the course and a commitment in gathering the relevant ‘work based evidence'.

Length and start date of the course:

The duration is 10 weeks of two week blocks over the course of one year.