Description
This diploma is a great choice for individuals who want to take the next step in their career in Bricklaying. Learners will be able to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding so you can work as a Bricklayer within the construction industry and due to the diploma origin, learners do not need to be employed to take this qualification.
This qualification can be taken as part of an apprenticeship framework if desired and has the sole purpose of equipping learners to secure employment in Bricklaying.
Age requirement = 16+
Topics
Analysing Technical Information, Quantities and Communication with Others
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge to be deemed trained to interpret information, determine quantities and communicate with others in relation to:
- interpreting information including drawings and plans
- estimating quantities and price work for contracting
- organise the building process and communicate the design to work colleagues and others ensuring efficient working practices.
Analysing the Construction Industry and Built Environment
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge of building methods and construction technology in relation to:
- Understanding activities undertaken in the construction industry and wider built environment
- Understanding different roles and responsibilities within a construction project
- Understanding physical and environmental factors when undertaking a construction project
- Understanding how construction can be beneficial to the built environment
- Understanding principles of sustainability on a construction project.
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and Associated Industries
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge to be deemed trained to carry out safe working practices in construction to:
- Sourcing relevant safety information and using the relevant safety procedures at work.
Repair and Maintain Masonry Structures
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to be deemed trained to:
- select materials, components, tools and equipment
- repair and maintain existing brick and block and vernacular style structures
Optional group:
Construct Chimneys and Fireplace Structures
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to be deemed trained to:
- select materials, components, tools and equipment
- construct decorative brickwork fireplaces, flues and chimney stacks
Construct Complex Masonry Structures
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to be deemed trained to select materials, components, tools and equipment and construct complex masonry structures.
Construct Decorative Features
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to be deemed trained to select materials, components, tools and equipment and construct decorative features.
