construction & landbased - Leeds City College

icklayer (trowel occupations)advanced apprenticeshipduration: 1 yearlocation: kcAbout the courseWork in a variety of locations on site, which may involveworking away. Work is often outside. It is physical work,sometimes at height on scaffolds. The work may involvelabouring and general working duties. Building andrestoring external and internal walls, curves and arches.Learn to use basic hand tools whilst developingknowledge and understanding of bricklaying techniquesand methods. Learn to assist and coordinate with othersand understand the general running of constructionsites contract work. including employers’ rights andresponsibilities and health and safety.The Apprenticeship framework comprises of:• Work based assessment (NVQ)• Technical Certificate - Level 3 Certificate (assessmentand test)• Employee Responsibilities and Rights (workbook)• Personal learning and thinking skills (workbook)• Functional Skills (project and tests)CSkills Award Level 3 NVQ in Trowel Occupations.Mandatory Units:• Conform to general workplace safety• Confirm Work Activities and Resources for the Work• Develop and Maintain Good Working Relationships• Confirm the Occupational Method of Work• Erect Masonry Structures• Set Out Masonry Structures• Set Out Complex Masonry Structures• Erect Complex Masonry StructuresOptional Units• Erect Masonry Cladding• Lay Domestic Drainage• Erect Thin Joint Masonry Structures• Place and Finish Non-Specialist Concrete• Plaster and Render Surfaces• Maintain Slate and Tile Roofing• Repair and Maintain Masonry StructuresCSkills Award Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. Thisqualification is delivered at the colleges KeighleyCampus and involves a selection of units that areassessed by assignment, this underpins the knowledgeand understanding which supports the NVQ• Carry out safe working practices in construction• Information, quantities and communicating withothers• Building methods and construction technology• Carry out structural and decorative brickwork• Repair and maintain masonry structures• Erect complex masonry structures• Construct detailed brickworkApprentices are employed from the word go and receivea wage and support from a company that is committedto their development.Training takes place at work and at college. Apprenticescan expect:• A wage and supportive employer• Real experience and understanding of the industrythey are working in• The opportunity to go on to university recognisedindustry-standard qualificationsYou will assessed on the job, and will be visited once amonth by your college assessorEntry requirementsThere are no formal entry requirements but GCSE gradeC and above or equivalent in Maths & English wouldbe an advantage, as would a Level 2 qualification inBricklaying. If you don’t have GCSE grade C or above orequivalent in English and Maths you will be supported ingaining a relevant qualification alongside your studies.Employment with a building company.future opportunitiesEntry into Higher education or progression intomanagementleedscitycollege.ac.uk | course.enquiry@leedscitycollege.ac.uk | 0113 386 1997 59