Occupational Certificate: Brick Layer

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Career Overview: What do I do for a living?

General Information

The QCTO curriculum contents of Knowledge Modules, Practical Modules, and workplace modules, the apprentices in this qualification will be exposed to theory, practice, and workplace exposure during the 3-year program. The Qualification is implemented via a dual system approached, meaning apprentices must rotate from college to workplace every during the learning program.

About Course
A bricklayer is a skilled craftsman who lays bricks to construct and repair walls, partitions, steps, free standing piers, arches, fireplaces and other structures made of brick, concrete block or masonry materials. They may specialise in one type of masonry material such as firebrick or cinder block work.

They first study the blueprints or building plans to check specifications and determine the most accurate layout. Mortar is then mixed and a layer or bed of mortar is spread as a base, after which bricks are positioned by hand to assure a neat, uniform appearance. Excess mortar is cut off. Mortar joints are then finished off so that moisture cannot penetrate.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. A statement of result or certified work experience record must then be issued by the accredited provider or workplace to confirm prior learning.

RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements.

What can I become?

Plan and prepare site, material, tools and equipment for the laying of bricks.
Lay bricks (face and plaster), stone (natural and pre-cut) and block, to construct, repair and/or make alterations to substructures and superstructures.

Occupational Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a bricklayer.

Bricklayers lay bricks, natural and pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar and other bonding agents to construct, repair and/or make alterations to walls, piers, arches and other structures.

What is the duration of the course?

The Duration is 3 years