Brickwork C&G Diploma (L2)

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.

• 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

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

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.

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.

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