SVQ/NVQ Diploma – Bricklaying (Construction)
The SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying is a work-based, nationally recognised qualification designed for individuals with practical experience in bricklaying. This qualification allows learners to demonstrate their competence in constructing brick, block, and stone structures safely and to industry standards.
Assessment is competence-based, carried out in the workplace, ensuring candidates can apply skills effectively on real construction projects.
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is ideal for:
Construction operatives with basic experience in bricklaying
Individuals working in domestic or commercial construction
Candidates seeking a Blue CSCS Card for skilled bricklaying roles
Those wishing to formalise and progress their bricklaying skills
No formal classroom training is required; assessment is entirely workplace-based.
What You Will Learn
Learners will demonstrate competence in the following areas:
Mandatory Units – Complete ALL 5
Adopting safe and healthy working practices in the workplace
Selecting materials, components, and equipment correctly and efficiently
Preparing and erecting brickwork, blockwork, and/or vernacular style structures
Setting out masonry structures accurately in the workplace
Setting out brickwork and blockwork on level ground to required specifications
Candidates will gain the skills and knowledge to carry out bricklaying tasks to industry standards, while ensuring safety, accuracy, and quality in every project.
Course Delivery & Assessment
Format: Workplace-based assessment
Assessment: Observation of tasks, portfolio of evidence, and professional discussion with an assessor
Duration: Flexible; based on the candidate’s pace and experience
Support: Assessors provide guidance throughout the assessment process
Certification: SVQ/NVQ Diploma approved by CITB
Assessment includes:
Practical demonstration of bricklaying tasks
Portfolio of evidence confirming competence in all units
Witness testimonies from supervisors or colleagues
Verification of adherence to health, safety, and construction standards
Why Choose This Qualification?
Formalises practical bricklaying experience into a recognised qualification
Enhances employability and career progression in the construction industry
Provides the foundation for supervisory or advanced masonry roles
Next Steps & Progression
Upon successful completion, learners can:
Apply for a Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card
Progress to Level 3 NVQ/SVQ in Trowel Occupations
Take on advanced masonry or supervisory roles within construction
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