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Bricklaying

Key facts

Apprenticeship
Level 2 - Intermediate

18 months minimum
duration

Level 3 - Advanced

This apprenticeship provides the skills you need to enter the construction
industry as a bricklayer. You’ll need good practical skills, the ability to read plans,
work in a well organised and accurate way alongside having an awareness of
safety issues, especially when working at heights and carrying loads.

CSCS

Qualifications
Level 2 Diploma in Trowel Occupations
Level 3 Diploma in Trowel Occupations
Technical Certificate
Functional Skills in English and maths, if required
Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

CARDS

We’ll provide su
pport
to gain a free CS
CS
card to ensure yo
u
are up-to-date

Typical units covered
Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
Placing and finishing non specialist concrete in the workplace
Repairing and maintaining masonry structures in the workplace

Entry requirements and who is it for?
You must complete an initial assessment identifying prior learning and
experience in order to ensure this apprenticeship is the correct pathway.
You will also need to show enthusiasm, commitment and interest in the subject
area. You’ll be doing lots of kneeling down, lifting and carrying heavy materials
so physical fitness is required along with being good at figures.

We have four training centres across Staffordshire in Stoke, Leek, Newcastle and Stafford

Functional skills in English
and maths support up to
Level 2, (equivalent to GCSE
Level) if required
Earn while you learn with
on-the-job training and a wage
We work with over 1000 local
businesses to find you the
right placement for your
apprenticeship
Depending upon your
apprenticeship framework, you
may be required to attend one
of our training centres for a
day or block release as part of
your training
You can enter this
apprenticeship through
the following pathways
- Study programme
- Traineeship
- or apply online for specific

vacancies when available

Where could this lead
Did you know 60% of the industry
are self-employed? This means
you could be running your own
business as a sole trader working
on construction sites or working as
a contractor to a building firm.

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