Bricklaying (7905)

Last Updated: 10 Jul 2023
First teaching of this qualification is September 2017

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying is aimed at learners that are looking to start a career in the construction industry as a bricklayer. Learners could progress into employment as a bricklayer, onto an apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3.

First teaching of this qualification is September 2016

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying (450) is for learners who are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills that will lead to meaningful employment in the construction industry. Learners will explore a wide range of bricklaying techniques that includes constructing fireplaces and chimneys, decorative and re-enforced brickwork, and constructing radial brickwork.

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The Level 2 Technical Certificate and the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma are aimed at learners aged 16 – 18; 19+. 
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

Learners interested in the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.

Compulsory topics include:
• The principles of construction
• Building cavity walls
• Constructing basic arches
• Setting out buildings

Learners interested in the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying (450) will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks.

Compulsory topics include:
• Organising, planning and pricing construction work
• Repairing and maintaining masonry structures
• Constructing radial and battered brickwork
• Decorative and re-enforced brickwork
• Constructing fireplaces and chimneys

For more information, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying could lead to a job as a bricklayer, working for a house building company, a property development company, or as part of a small business repairing and refurbishing buildings.  It could also lead to an apprenticeship in bricklaying. 

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying (450) could lead to the following employment opportunities:
• Bricklayer working on a construction site or commercial or domestic premises
• Self-employed bricklayer working on domestic repair and refurbishment projects
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
To deliver these qualifications, centres/colleges will need to provide their learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualifications.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbooks from the centre documents section.

Level 2

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying (7905-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Jul 2026

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Bricklaying

  • Accreditation No: 603/0313/X 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: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 600 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £119.00 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 is ideal if you've worked in the construction industry and have plenty of experience. Your work might involve supervising others or managing resources. You want to develop your skills further and move into a senior role or a position with more responsibility.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying (450) (7905-30)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2023

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying (450)

  • Accreditation No: 601/7236/8 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: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 450 - 450 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 720 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: 5 This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £123.00 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.

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Level 2

Assessment materials

Synoptic assignment

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2023

2024

Past assignment

Samples

TAG Assessment Support Materials

Theory exam

Exam guide

Past papers

2018

2022

Reports

2018

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2020

2022

2023

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Centre documents

Purpose and recognition

16-19

Level 3

Assessment materials

Synoptic assignment

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Past assignment

Samples

TAG Assessment Support Materials

Theory exam

Exam guide

Past papers

2017

2018

2022

Reports

2017

2018

2019

2022

2023

Samples

Centre documents

Purpose and recognition

16-19

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