Download - Leeds City College

Brickwork
Diploma - Level 3
Duration: 1 Year
Location: KC
Brickwork Apprenticeships
NVQ Diploma & Diploma in Bricklaying -
Level 2/3
Duration: L2 - 2 years / L3 - 1 year
Location: KC
About the Course
You will learn by a series of extended practical exercises
in well-equipped workshops, backed up by relevant
classroom theory. The course will look at further
developing an understanding of construction in relation
to the working role of managing the construction
process. You will look at the building process and
documentation, Complex masonry design and repair,
Practical training and testing on complex masonry
structures incorporating decorative work and fireplaces
The programme looks within the supervisory
roles of construction, providing an insight into the
management roles. Students will look at the planning
and development of the construction process. Practical
sessions will provide an appreciation of the decorative
work still employed within brickwork.
You also study Functional Skills qualifications or GCSEs,
if required.
Entry Requirements
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, or equivalent.
In all cases, we interview you to assess your ability to
benefit from the course.
All learners are required to provide their own safety
footwear.
Future Opportunities
You can progress to higher education, onto a higher
brickwork apprenticeship, or into employment.
About the Course
Apprentices learn on the job building up knowledge and
skills, gaining qualifications and earning money all at the
same time. You will attend college one day a week and
block weeks for off the job training.
Apprenticeship.
You will be trained to NVQ Diploma level 2, a level
2 Technical Certificate and study Functional Skills in
Maths and English at level 1. As well as being part of
the Framework, Functional Skills help you to develop
qualities and transferable skills, which are desirable to
employers.
Advanced Apprenticeship.
You will be trained to NVQ Diploma level 3 a level 3
Technical Certificate and study Functional Skills in Maths
and English at level 2. This would be suitable for those
preparing for a supervisory role for example.
NVQ Diploma.
You will build up a portfolio of evidence of experience,
situations and duties you have dealt with relating to your
job. On the job assessments will be carried out in the
workplace. Once you have shown enough evidence to
meet the criteria, you will complete your NVQ diploma.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualification requirements.
Acceptance is subject to college interview, achieving
level 1 on BKSB numeracy and literacy tests, passing a
skill area test and finding suitable employment
Future Opportunities
Students can progress into a career in the brickwork
profession or onto further Brickwork qualifications.
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