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Why choose this course?
The NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) is designed for experienced bricklayers who are working in a real construction environment. As this is a work-based qualification, you’ll need to be employed in a relevant role to complete the assessment requirements and demonstrate your skills on site.
This qualification gives you the opportunity to gain formal recognition for the skills, knowledge and experience you’ve developed throughout your career. By demonstrating your competence in the workplace, you’ll achieve a nationally recognised qualification that confirms your ability to perform as a skilled Bricklayer to industry standards and supports your ongoing professional development.
Further information
Candidates must be aged 16 and over.
This qualification is designed for individuals currently working in a relevant construction role. As an NVQ, you’ll need to demonstrate your skills and competence in the workplace through practical evidence gathered during your normal day-to-day duties.
Before starting the course, we’ll carry out an initial assessment to ensure the qualification is right for you and that your role provides the opportunities needed to complete all assessment requirements.
- Confirming the Occupational Method of Work in the Workplace
- Confirming Work Activities and Resources for an Occupational Work Area in the Workplace
- Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
- Developing and Maintaining Good Occupational Working Relationships in the Workplace
- Erecting Masonry Cladding in the Workplace
- Erecting masonry structures in the workplace
- Erecting masonry to form architectural and decorative structures in the workplace
- Setting Out to Form Masonry Structures in the Workplace
Completing the NOCN Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) demonstrates that you have the advanced skills, knowledge and workplace competence required of an experienced Bricklayer. The qualification provides formal recognition of your expertise and confirms your ability to work to industry standards in a construction environment.
Achieving this qualification can support your progression to higher-level qualifications within the construction sector, helping you further develop your skills and career prospects. It is recognised by employers across the industry and can be used as evidence of your occupational competence when applying for relevant job roles. With additional experience and training, you may also progress into supervisory, site management or other leadership positions within the construction industry.
This qualification is based on the industry standards for Trowel Occupations at Level 3. Throughout your course, you’ll be supported by a qualified, occupationally competent assessor who will guide you through the assessment process.
To achieve the qualification, you’ll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your skills, knowledge and competence in the workplace. Your assessor will help you gather and present evidence that meets the requirements of each unit.
To successfully achieve this qualification, you must complete all 8 mandatory units and 1 optional unit.
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