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Bricklaying NVQ Level 3

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Key Facts

Qualification Aim
Bricklaying NVQ Level 3

Entry Requirements
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or Bricklayer in paid employment

Start Date
September 2010

Course Overview

This course is designed for those employed in the industry who have already achieved the Diploma L2 or NVQ L2 in Bricklaying (or those who have been working as a brick layer for over 5yrs) who wish to progress onto the nationally recognised advanced level 3 course, to gain advanced skills which can lead to a wide range of career or management opportunities within the trade.

Course Structure


This programme is delivered over 1 year with attendance for one day a week at Hornet Close. (Parts of Induction Week will be at Thanet College Main Site)

Topics covered will be:
  • Establishing the operational area
  • Progression of operations
  • Organisation of resources
  • Erect complex masonry structures
  • Complex masonry details

Construction Skills trainees will also be required to complete Key Skills Maths and English to level 2.

Qualification Aims

Successful students will achieve the NVQ L3

 

Progression is then possibleto a GNVQ in the Built Environment or a National Certificate or Diploma in Building Studies, or into Full Time Employment

Assessments/Examinations

Continuous assessment throughout the course (including practical assessments and job knowledge questions).

Approximately 60% of course assessments are work-based (with evidence provided by the student & employer)

Cost / Equipment

Tuition fee £635 Including registration and certification

 

Equipment Costs £35
 
Students will also need to provide:
Steel toecap boots
Free tuition is available to those in receipt of certain means tested benefits or to their un-waged dependants. If you are not on benefits but find it difficult to pay any course related costs because of financial hardship, we may also be able to help. For details contact our Welfare Unit on 01843605048.

Entry Requirements

NVQ Level 2/Dip L2 (or a Bricklayer in paid employment) and successful college Interview

Start Date

September 2010

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for any of our courses, please complete and return an application form.

If you have any problems completing the form or have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our Student Admissions team on 01843 605049, or email student_admissions@thanet.ac.uk.