Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Part-Time)

Course Overview

This qualification is designed to allow delegates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and career progression in bricklaying or craft masonry.

The bricklaying pathway covers areas such as working on a construction site, setting out basic structures, building brick and block walling, laying domestic drainage, placing and finishing concrete and render surfaces.

The craft masonry pathway covers areas such as working to given specifications, setting out and erecting masonry structures, placing and finishing concrete and render surfaces.

  • Entry Requirements

    None

  • Summary of Outcomes

    Successful delegates gain increased employment opportunities and the ability to progress onto the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations.

  • Course Modules

    This course covers:
    Mandatory Units:
    - Conforming to general health, safety and welfare in the workplace
    - Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
    - Erecting masonry structures in the workplace
    - Moving, handling and storing resources in the workplace
    - Setting out to form masonry structures in the workplace

    Optional Units:
    - Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace
    - Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace
    - Repairing and maintaining masonry structures in the workplace
    - Placing and compacting concrete in the workplace
    - Installing and forming specialist masonry elements in the workplace
    - Installing drainage in the workplace

    Course duration varies depending on the pathway undertaken.

  • Method of Assessment

    - Observation in the Workplace
    - Portfolio of Evidence

Location

Locations across wales or in-house at your business

Course length

1Y

Fee

£0 – funding available, subject to eligibility

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