Level 2

The construction sector is the driving force behind the UK economy, employing three million people and contributing 6.4% of GDP. Not only that, the construction industry is central to delivering the homes, schools, hospitals, energy and transport infrastructure our society demands. A career in the construction industry is like no other. Bricklaying is a core function within the construction sector, particularly the house building sector. The Government has a target to build significantly more new homes over the coming years and therefore the demand for bricklayers has never been higher.

Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. The range of sites and projects that bricklayers will work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations. A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades.

An Intermediate Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience while being paid to do so. Along with functional and personal skills that are needed for your immediate job and future career you will learn through a mix of project based learning in the workplace, formal off the job training, and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.

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Qualification type	City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma
Duration	1 year
Study times	You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements	Completion of Level 1 Brickwork Diploma to a Merit level, plus at least one GCSE, Maths or English at Level 4.
Campus	West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements	Minimum of 35 hours work experience

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Qualification type	Level 2 Diploma
Duration	1 year
Study times	You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements	Successful completion of a Progression Level 1 trade qualification or a substantial history within the construction industry. GCSE English and maths at grade 3 or above or Functional Skills at Level 2. This course is a progression course for students who are currently studying at West Suffolk College.
Campus	West Suffolk College Built Environment Campus, The Milburn Centre, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements	Yes

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This qualification is for students who work or want to work as a Site Carpenter in the construction sector and specialise in working with wood. The trade area this qualification focuses on, is: site carpentry. 
This course runs across the full academic year and depending on cohort size will be delivered across 1-2 evenings per week.
We do have the flexibility to offer further weeks if students need additional support to complete their qualifications within the academic year.  For example, we can add additional teaching and support during half-term breaks, and this will be organised by the tutor on a local agreement with the cohort of learners. 

 

 

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An Intermediate Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience while being paid to do so. Along with functional and personal skills that are needed for your immediate job and future career you will learn through a mix of project based learning in the workplace, formal off the job training, and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context.

The occupation involves carrying out skilled work, primarily using timber products, either on a construction site, or in a workshop, creating and installing building components. This is a core and options apprenticeship, with two pathways:

Pathway 1: A Site Carpenter will normally work on a building site, or in domestic and commercial premises, preparing and fixing building components, from the initial erection of a new building, through to the installation of all necessary fixtures and fittings, as well as a range of repair and maintenance activities.

Pathway 2: An Architectural Joiner will normally be employed in a workshop producing timber based building components and other architectural products, such as doors, windows, units and staircases, which are then transported to construction sites to be installed by site carpenters.

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