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In Short

This course is aimed at people employed within the Construction Industry with Brickwork experience or those who have completed Level 1. There is an externally set test and a practical phase test.

 

Entry Requirements

There are no age restrictions on this course; mature students with an interest in the Construction Industry are welcome. You will require an interview with the course tutor, demonstrating interest and commitment to study.

Course Content

  • Know how to carry out safe working practices in construction •
  • Carry out safe working practices in construction •
  • Knowledge of information, quantities and communicating with others 2 •
  • Information, quantities and communicating with others 2 •
  • Knowledge of building methods & construction technology 2 •
  • Building methods and construction technology 2 •
  • Know how to interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures •
  • Interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures •
  • Knowledge of thin joint masonry and masonry cladding •
  • Thin joint masonry and masonry cladding •
  • Know how to build solid walling, isolated and attached piers •
  • Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers •
  • Know how to build cavity walling forming masonry structures •
  • Build cavity walling forming masonry structures

How will I be assessed?

There is continuous assessment throughout the course. There are externally set multi-choice question papers and a practical phase test.

Progression

On successful completion of this course you can progress on to NVQ Level 2 Brickwork and employment in the industry. If you have a work placement and can gain work based evidence you may be able to undertake an NVQ 2 in Brickwork during this course.

Tools/Materials/Books

Materials Essential: Personal Protection, Safety shoes or Boots (sturdy), Safety Glasses Stationery: A4 Ring Binder, A4 Lined, Paper, Pens & Pencils, Materials Desirable: Tape Measure, Drawing Instruments Specific textbooks and protecting clothing and equipment will be recommended.

Fees

Please contact reception for details of costs and concessions on 01305 761100 or email: igs@weymouth.ac.uk

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