Apprenticeship
Craft Bricklayer Level 3 Apprenticeship
This occupation is found in the built environment including in the new build, refurbishment and heritage sectors. Projects vary in size, type and duration, ranging from the creation of specialist features such as arches and…
Course overview
This occupation is found in the built environment including in the new build, refurbishment and heritage sectors. Projects vary in size, type and duration, ranging from the creation of specialist features such as arches and chimneys for a domestic customer to the repair of a listed building to a large-scale commercial project utilising multiple facework types, techniques and materials.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to set out and lay bricks, brick specials, blocks and other materials to construct and repair complex walls and features such as chimneys, battered, angled, radial and decorative masonry work. They are responsible for ensuring the masonry element of the construction programme is delivered to specification, time and in a safe and sustainable manner.
Who is this course for?
This apprenticeship is designed for individuals seeking to develop advanced skills in bricklaying within the construction industry. It is ideal for those who:
- Have completed the Level 2 brick standard qualification and wish to gain comprehensive training and hands-on experience in bricklaying
- Have some prior experience in construction or bricklaying and want to formalise their skills and knowledge to advance their careers
- Aspire to become technical experts in masonry, capable of planning, organising and supervising construction projects
- Aim to work on diverse projects, ranging from domestic features and listed building repairs to large-scale commercial developments
- Are committed to quality workmanship, safety standards and sustainable construction practices
- Desire to take on leadership roles such as Craft Bricklayer, Foreman Bricklayer, or Senior Bricklayer
This apprenticeship is suited for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, have good hand-eye coordination and possess problem-solving skills.
What you’ll learn
During this apprenticeship, you will learn:
- Bricklaying Techniques: Setting out and laying bricks, blocks, and other materials
- Constructing and repairing complex walls and masonry features such as chimneys, arches, and decorative masonry
- Project Planning and Organisation: Planning and organising work sites for yourself and your team
- Verifying the quality of work within your team
- Technical Expertise: Providing technical direction and advice on work approaches and problem-solving
- Understanding and applying different facework types, techniques and materials.
- Quality Control: Ensuring the products created meet high standards, specifications, and design plans
- Conducting quality checks and making necessary adjustments
- Safety and Compliance: Adhering to health, safety and wellbeing standards for yourself and others
- Implementing safety practices while working at heights and in various weather conditions
- Sustainable Construction: Considering the environment and sustainability of materials
- Promoting waste awareness and recycling on construction sites
- Collaboration and Communication: Interacting with immediate team members and site management on all masonry aspects
- Liaising with other construction trades, such as carpenters and roofers, and professionals like site engineers, architects, and building control surveyors
- Leadership Skills: Supervising and guiding less experienced team members
- Taking on roles such as Craft Bricklayer, Foreman Bricklayer, or Senior Bricklayer
Entry requirements
Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 2 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 5/A-C in both subjects. Apprentices should be able to demonstrate through initial assessment that they are working at level 2.
The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis
How is the course delivered and assessed?
Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 2 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 5/A-C in both subjects. Apprentices should be able to demonstrate through initial assessment that they are working at level 2.
The duration of the apprenticeship is determined by a number of different factors such as experience and prior learning. The minimum time of an apprenticeship is 12 months with the maximum being identified on an individual basis
Future career and study
You can progress to further study, or pursue Leadership and Management.
Additional costs
<p>There will be additional costs for PPE on this course.</p>
