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NVQ2 & 3 Brickwork


This is an approved Scheme by CIBT. You can visit their website by clicking the logo.

Course: NVQ Level 2 & 3
It is anticipated that students attending a day-release course, whilst being employed, would achieve Level 2 in approximately two years and Level 3 by the end of the third year.
The content of the course aims to provide the trainee with the skill and knowledge to obtain all the relevant NVQ assessments. There are no formal examinations as each Unit of assignment is assessed against an industrial criteria. Each NVQ is made up of Units all of which have to be passed to qualify for a NVQ Certificate.

Course Content: NVQ Level 2

  • Construction Industry Activity
  • Identification
  • Health & Safety in Site Operations
  • Communications in Site Operation
  • Using Scaffolding Structures in Site Operations
  • Handling, storing and protecting construction materials
  • Constructing Solid Brick Walls
  • Constructing Half Brick Walls
  • Constructing Isolated and Attached Piers
  • Constructing Block work
  • Constructing Cavity Walls
  • Constructing Chimney Breasts, Flues and Stacks

NVQ Level 3

  • Contribute to the planning, organisation, monitoring, control and evaluation of operational activities.
  • Maintain working conditions and operational activities to meet quality standards.
  • Install structural fabric components (complex brick and block work
    walling).
  • Provide surface finishing (concreting to basic slabs).


College: Brighton College of Technology

Costs: All College Fees, NVQ Registration and any allied costs are met by
GBCT from Government Funding under the Job skill/Modern Apprenticeship
Schemes.

Progress: GBCT Training Adviser will carry out at least two Progress Visits at College
and three on Site annually. A written report will be given to the Trainee with a copy to the employer.
 Who pays?
All College Fees, NVQ Registration Assessment and Examination Fees are met by us from Government Funding.

As an employed Trainee your employer will be responsible for paying your wages and agreeing with you the terms and conditions of your employment.
 What Qualification?
NVQs are a nationally recognised qualification. There are several levels, but initially you will be studying for Levels 2 and 3. Each Level is made up of Units which are assessed both at College and in the workplace.
 Trained where?
Training will be ongoing throughout your training period within the workplace under supervision.

In addition you will be required to attend College training in your chosen field on a day-release basis. The College you attend will be dependant on the field you choose.
 Qualification For:
  • Carpenter
  • Bricklayer
  • Painting& Decorating
  • Wall & Floor
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Heating & Ventilation
  • Electrician
  • Refrigeration
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     Sample Test For:
  • Carpenter
  • Bricklayer
  • Painting& Decorating
  • Wall & Floor
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Heating & Ventilation
  • Electrician
  • Refrigeration

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