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Bricklaying

Petite Tremaine

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Submitted by admin on 10 October 2012 - 11.45am

Diploma - CSkills

Level Two

Overview

What's it all about?

Keen to take your practical craftsmanship and technical know-how skills to the next level? Want to keep up with current practices and new techniques? Our course will teach you sound principles and best practice for site brickwork and bricklaying.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to:

a level 3 bricklaying course at the College, or
an Apprenticeship in the sector, or
gain employment as, for example, an improver bricklayer.

Details

What does the course involve?

The main subjects covered are:

health and safety
industry organisation
working at heights
setting out buildings
brick and block walling.

Entry Requirements

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:

four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths)
a BTEC foundation diploma in a related subject
an NVQ level 1/technical certificate in a related subject
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Are there any exams?

You will be assessed under simulated working conditions in the construction workshops, classrooms and College construction site. You will also have unit end tests and three practical tests.

Duration

One year

When can I study?

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.00am - 4.30pm

Facts and Fees

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Full-time

Start Date:

September

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Ancillary course costs (a contribution towards the materials you will be supplied with ie books and equipment):

There are no ancillary (material) fees for this course.

Level:

Intermediate

Course Code:

DIB2

Please Note:

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" (if additional courses are taken), and "full-time" courses may become "part-time" to suit your requirements.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2012 / 13 (August 2012 - July 2013). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2013 / 14.

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