Course overview
Brickwork Level 2 Apprenticeship City of Bristol CollegeThe broad purpose of the occupation is to lay bricks and blocks, sometimes utilising modern methods of construction and premanufactured elements to construct walls. Bricklayers carry out simple setting out, prepare mortar and use a trowel to lay bricks, mortar and apply damp-proof materials to complete the project to specification and required design. Bricklayers use spirit levels and plumb lines to check building alignment and use hammers and chisels to shape and trim bricks and blocks. Bricklayers typically work outdoors on construction sites, in most weathers and at height.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their immediate team and the site management team, which could include a senior or craft bricklayer providing advice and guidance. They would also often liaise with other construction trades such as site carpenters and roofers who could work for their own organisation or another contractor. Site managers again could work for their own company or the main contractor. In the case of smaller projects such as house extensions, liaison with the client, neighbours and officials such as building control surveyors would be expected.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
If you have a keen interest in bricklaying and would like to learn a highly skilled trade, then this apprenticeship may be the right course for you. You should be employed or have a current offer of employment in the bricklaying sector.
What you'll learn
This course will teach you the knowledge and practical skills to become a trained bricklayer. The apprenticeship is made up of routine reviews of learning including:
- evidence of knowledge
- skills and behaviours
- coaching and training to prepare you for EPA
- recording of 20% off the job.
You may be required to study functional skills in English and Maths.
Course entry requirements
Apprentices will be required to have or achieve Level 1 in English and Maths by the end of their apprenticeship if they do not already have a GCSE Grade 1 – 9 in both subjects.
Where an apprentice has a Level 1 or equivalent then they will be required to work towards achieving their Level 2 Functional skills during their apprenticeship.
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?
Through the course, you will create a site diary. You will be assessed via evidence including workplace observations, professional discussions, academic and professional workplace reviews. There will also be practical assessments.
When undertaking an apprenticeship, you will study a mixture of both work-based learning and training at College including online. You will also undertake an endpoint assessment (EPA) to complete your competency in bricklaying.
Your employer will pay the minimum apprenticeship wage while you are learning your trade.
Future career and study opportunities
You will be able to work in the industry as a qualified bricklayer. You could also progress onto a site management course.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College apprentice, you may incur additional costs on your apprenticeship. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery, and for some apprenticeships you may need to purchase specialist equipment.
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