Bricklayer

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. A qualified learner will be able to: • 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. • Conduct bricklaying finishing operations.

The Construction industries required a training system for the construction of energy efficient buildings. The overall objective was that building regulations, technical standards and capacity are in place to promote energy efficiency in buildings. This new occupational qualification includes all the relevant aspects required to comply with the new energy efficient legislation. The range of typical learners that will enter this qualification are people who would like to gain access to employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in Bricklaying. This qualification resides as one of several in the construction industry and makes allowance for any feeder occupations to gain access to the Bricklayer occupation. The Bricklayer qualification also makes provision for people to progress within this discipline to specialisation areas including paving, block work, substructures and superstructures. The main benefits of this qualification for the learner is that the learner has an opportunity to be recognised as a qualified artisan with well-structured, relevant and current competencies and able to either charge increased rates or have access to entrepreneurial opportunities within the construction environment. Society will be served by qualified bricklayers who not only undertake work with improved skills but are also undertaking this work with a full awareness of the importance of energy efficiency requirements. The economy requires efficient and effective bricklaying competencies for economic growth purposes as well as assists in the global move to a greener world by contributing towards building energy efficient buildings.

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. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: • NQF Level 3.

• 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.
• Conduct bricklaying finishing operations.