This Bricklaying Apprenticeship is available to anyone aged 16 years or over, who is employed or has secured employment within the industry and developing skills associated with bricklaying.
These will include laying bricks and blocks, sometimes utilising modern methods of construction and premanufactured elements to construct walls; carrying out simple setting out, preparing mortar and using a trowel to lay bricks, mortar and apply damp-proof materials to complete the project to specification and required design.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for creating a high-quality product which meets standards, specifications, and design plans. They are expected to do this with due regard to all safety aspects involved with working on a construction site, ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others always. With sustainable construction at the forefront of all projects, it is expected they would consider the environment and sustainability of materials, waste awareness and recycling.
Successful completion of this course leads to qualified bricklayer.
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This apprenticeship programme includes learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Goal 4: Quality education
Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
Goal
11: Sustainable cities and communities
To supplement development as a bricklayer in the work place you will attend college on a day to learn through tutor led classroom and workshop sessions.
This in college learning will be supported with Microsoft Teams, providing access to college resources and a channel for communication when not in college.
In the workplace, where you will be required to maintain a record of workplace activity alongside a portfolio of skills development you and your employer will be supported by both a college reviewer and a college assessor.