Building and repairing walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects.
Bricklayer
Summary of this apprenticeship standard
Level
2
Typical length
30 months
Entry requirements
Set by employer
Current funding band
£
9,000
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What apprentices will learn
- construction techniques, types of materials and selecting appropriate tools and equipment
- cavity walling, building fireplaces and chimneys
- how to use levelling devices
- health and safety hazards, regulations and legislation
- customer service and communications skills
- awareness and consideration of other related trades
Qualifications
Before taking their end-point assessment apprentices must:
- have achieved level 1 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades D to G) and have taken level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C)
Professional registration
Apprentices will be able to apply for an appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme card once they have completed their apprenticeship.
Apprentices will also be eligible to join the Federation of Master Builders’ continuous professional development scheme.
End-Point Assessment
| Organisation | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| R G Carter Technical Services Ltd | 01603 86965 | ian.mitchell@rgcarter.co.uk |
| City and Guilds | 0207 294 3201 | Jamie.Holland@cityandguilds.com |
| NOCN | 0300 9999 1177 | thomas.burton@nocn.org.uk |
| QFI | julie.murphy@qfi.org.uk |
More Information
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