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Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2

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  • Hours: 12 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 not yet working in the industry. The programme consists of practical and theory work.

What will I study?

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

Subjects:

  • 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. 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 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: £1370 Exam fee: £110 Registration fee: £30

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.