Masonry qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 22 Mar 2024

Masonry is a construction trade that typically refers to the assembly of structures from individual units, from materials such as stone, marble and other local materials. Our Masonry qualifications are distinguished from our Bricklaying qualifications, in that candidates will learn tailored and specialised techniques in each of these areas.

Stone Masonry particularly refers to the construction of structures and building using stone as a medium. Craft Masonry is more similar to Bricklaying, however candidates will also learn elements of plastering and roofing that are not contained within the Bricklaying qualifications.

Our Craft Masonry qualifications are now live on our systems, whereas our Stone Masonry qualifications will be live on our systems in September 2014.

These qualifications are aimed at learners seeking a career in specialised Masonry trades within the Construction industry.

We have produced sample tests to enable tutors and learners to experience the look and feel of e-volve prior to sitting the test, and also experience the type and style of question that will be asked in the test.

You can access the sample tests by clicking on the links below.

The sample tests cover the following units:

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

Level 1

Level 1 Diploma in Stonemasonry (6715-01)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 1 Diploma in Stonemasonry

Accreditation No: 601/3613/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 442 - 442 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2027 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

Craft Masonry at Level 2 is ideal if you have some knowledge and basic skills in bricklaying - probably from a role where you work under supervision, or if you have studied the Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying. You want recognition for your skills, giving you the chance to take on more responsibility.

It covers the following knowledge and skills:

Health, safety and welfare in construction
Principles of building construction, information and communication
Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
Building solid and cavity walls to form craft masonry structures
Internal and external finishes for craft masonry structures
Installing pitched roof systems for small-scale building projects

Level 2 Diploma in Stonemasonry (6715-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Stonemasonry

Accreditation No: 601/3612/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 459 - 459 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Craft Masonry (6715-04)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 2 Diploma in Craft Masonry

Accreditation No: 601/3191/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 50 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 460 - 460 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 500 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry (6715-03)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Stonemasonry

Accreditation No: 601/3598/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 49 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 447 - 447 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 470 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £133.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

Masonry (6715)