City & Guilds
    Level 1
    QN: 600/8052/8
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma In Bricklaying

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 382 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    382 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Carrying out blocklaying activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for blocklaying activities
    • Be able to prepare for blocklaying activities in accordance with work specifications
    • Know how to use dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks to build block walling
    • Be able to use dense and lightweight insulation blocks to build block walling to given specifications
    2

    Carrying out bricklaying activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for bricklaying activities
    • Be able to prepare for bricklaying activities in accordance with work specifications
    • Know how to build brick walling, returns and junctions in half brick stretcher bond
    • Be able to use bricks to build walling
    3

    Carrying out cavity walling activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for building cavity walling
    • Be able to prepare to build cavity walling
    • Know how to build straight cavity walling and return corners
    • Be able to build straight cavity walling and return corners
    4

    Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures up to damp proof course

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course
    • Be able to contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course
    5

    Health, safety and welfare in construction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the health and safety regulations, roles and responsibilities
    • Know accident and emergency reporting procedures and documentation
    • Know how to identify hazards in the workplace
    • Know about health and welfare in the workplace
    • Know how to handle materials and equipment safely
    • Know about access equipment and working at heights
    • Know how to work with electrical equipment in the workplace
    • Know how to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
    • use of fire and fire emergency procedures
    6

    Principles of building construction, information and communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to identify information used in the workplace
    • Know about environmental considerations in relation to construction
    • Know about construction of foundations
    • Know about construction of internal and external walls
    • Know about construction of floors
    • Know about construction of roofs
    • Know how to communicate in the workplace

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/8052/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2013