LEVEL 3 BRICKLAYING NVQ
A Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying is an advanced vocational qualification that focuses on developing high-level skills and knowledge for professional bricklayers. It covers complex tasks such as constructing intricate brickwork structures, managing bricklaying projects, interpreting detailed technical drawings and ensuring work meets industry standards. The qualification also emphasises leadership, problem-solving and adherence to health and safety regulations. Designed for experienced bricklayers, this certification demonstrates expertise and competence, paving the way for career advancement into supervisory or specialised roles within the construction industry.
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Who Is This For
The Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying is aimed at experienced bricklayers who want to advance their skills and take on more complex or supervisory roles within the construction industry. It is ideal for professionals who have already mastered basic bricklaying techniques and are looking to formalise their expertise in tasks such as constructing advanced brickwork, managing projects and interpreting detailed plans. This qualification is suited for those seeking to demonstrate their competence at a higher level, enhance their career prospects and gain a nationally recognised certification in the bricklaying trade.
Mandatory Units
Learners must complete the eight mandatory units
- Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
- Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
- Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Workplace
- Erecting masonry structures in the workplace
- Erecting masonry to form architectural and decorative structures in the workplace
- Setting out to form masonry structures in the workplace
Optional Units
Learners must complete one units from the optional unit group
- Erecting Thin Joint Masonry Structures in the Workplace
- Installing and Forming Specialist Masonry Elements in the Workplace
- Installing Drainage in the Workplace
- Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Workplace
How You Will Learn
- Remote Enrolment
- Online Job Knowledge Questions
- Portfolio Sign-Off
- Certification
All Level 3 NVQs from the UK Skills Academy lead to a Gold CSCS card which is the certification that allows you to show your employer that you are qualified and have the knowledge and expertise to conduct yourself on-site in a safe and responsible manner. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on-site.
Eligibility
- 19+ Years Old
- Live or Work in England (Business address can be out of England as long as the work is in England – we will need evidence)
- 3 months working in the trade for Level 2 and 6 months for Level 3
- You must be working in the trade you are applying for now – you must be able to demonstrate via assessment.
Duration
Our NVQs are flexible to work around you and the trade you are currently working in. You will be registered for 8-10 weeks and your assessor will collect a range of evidence from your workplace, work with you on assessments and will require your knowledge workbook to be completed in the first 4 weeks.
CITB Registered?
You could be eligible to receive up to £600 back upon completion if you are registered with CITB.
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Get in touch
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