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Bricklaying Diploma Level 2 (Part Time)

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  • Hours: 7 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date: September
  • Course Location: Deptford Campus
  • Who it's for: School Leaver 16-18, Adult Learner 19+

Is this course for me?

This course would suit you if you are working in the industry and would like to gain a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The programme consists of practicaal and theory work.

What will I study?

The programme is offered as a continuation from the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying and consists of practical and theoretical study.

Subjects:

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  • 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
  • Information, quantities and communicating with others 2
  • Knowledge of building methods and 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
  • A  practical assignment

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to have achieved the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying/NVQ Level 1.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is on practical skills and theoretical knowledge, including short tests, subject assignments and completion of work-based evidence books. There is an externally set theory test at the end of the course. Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.

What can I do next?

This can lead to Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying, or Bricklaying NVQ Level 3. This can also lead to employment in the building industry.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £670 Exam fee: £110

Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.