Course overview
What You Will Study
The range of sites and projects that bricklayers work on include large commercial developments, new builds, alterations, extensions and restorations. A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where they may work on a section of a building alongside other professionals and tradespeople.
Course content includes:
Health and safety hazards, current regulations and legislation
Principles of high-quality customer service
Different eras and types of construction methods, insulation considerations, sustainability, facilities management and fire, moisture and air protection.
Modern methods of construction, rapid build technology, and alternative block, masonry, steel and timber- based cladding systems
Set out and build brickwork, including complex arches and surrounding brickwork, curved on plan, concave and convex brickwork and battered brickwork
Preparation of materials and the work area
Brick skills (cavity walling, blockwork, bonding)
You will complete the Level 2 Bricklayer apprenticeship standard.
This apprenticeship will involve college attendance and off the job training.
You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
You need to have an employer to support your apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
The typical length of this apprenticeship course is 27 months.
Contact our Apprenticeships Team to find out when our next course start date is. If you already have an employer for your apprenticeship, or would like more information on how to find an apprenticeship, please click Apply Now.
If you are an employer who is looking to recruit an apprentice or already have someone you would like to enrol onto the apprenticeship course, please contact our Apprenticeships Team on 01603 773365 or email Apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk to discuss the next steps.
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