Entry Requirements:

Determined by employer

What will I learn?

• Understanding key health and safety requirements, including hazards, regulations, risk assessments, method statements, codes of practice, asbestos awareness and correct PPE use.
• Understanding the principles of good customer service, identifying customer and colleague needs, respecting work environments, and maintaining a professional reputation.
• Knowing different communication methods and how to communicate clearly and appropriately in different situations.
• Awareness of building types, construction methods, insulation, sustainability, damp protection, fire considerations, and how trees and services affect foundations.
• Understanding energy efficiency, thermal performance, airtightness and ventilation.
• Knowing different building materials, bonds, concrete, drainage and cost/environmental considerations.
• Awareness of modern construction techniques, including rapid build, alternative block, masonry, steel and timber systems.
• Understanding how to set out and build radial, curved, battered and decorative brickwork.
• Understanding how to set out and build fireplaces and chimneys, including required materials.
• Determining quantities and quality of building materials, including correct mortar and concrete mixes.
• Working safely and following health and safety rules, including safe use of power cutters and working at height.
• Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and materials and maintaining a clean working environment.
• Interpreting drawings, setting out masonry, mixing mortar, laying bricks, shaping bricks and using levels and gauges accurately.
• Ensuring thermal performance, ventilation and airtightness during work and repairing masonry structures.
• Building arches, curved brickwork and simple decorative features.
• Completing blockwork, cavity walls, openings, joint finishes and accurate setting‑out.
• Selecting and using materials for concrete, drainage and substructure work.
• Demonstrating a positive, mature and professional attitude, being reliable, punctual and ethical.
• Producing high‑quality work, working efficiently, keeping areas tidy and considering other trades and environmental impact.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers and other trades using oral, written and non‑verbal communication.
• Showing motivation to learn, identifying development needs, staying up‑to‑date with best practice and showing initiative in solving problems.

How will I be assessed?

A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments

What can I do next?

Full-time employment in the sector