NOCN
Level 3
QN: 610/6225/X
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NOCN Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for Craft Bricklayers (Diploma)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Technical Occupation Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 522 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
522 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication, Quantities, Costings and Information in a Construction Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to produce and interpret relevant construction information.2.
- Know how to use construction drawings.
- Be able to estimate quantities of materials and price for construction projects.4.
- Be able to communicate effectively in a construction environment.5.
- Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships.
2
Constructing Complex Masonry Structures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret the information required to construct complex masonry structures.2.
- Be able to prepare the work area and resources to construct complex masonry structures.
- Be able to construct complex masonry structures.
- Be able to complete works following construction of complex masonry structures.
3
Constructing Decorative Brickwork
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret the information required to construct decorative finishes and features.
- Be able to prepare the work area and resources to construct decorative finishes and features.
- Be able to construct decorative finishes and features.
- Be able to complete works following construction of decorative finishes and features.
4
Construction Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about legislation and organisational policies and procedures related to health and safety.
- Know about the hazards and risks within the construction industry.3.
- Know about incident reporting procedures.4.
- Know how hazards and risks are controlled.5.
- Know about own responsibilities and behaviours necessary when working in construction.6.
- Know about welfare and personal hygiene in construction.7.
- Know about first aid in construction.8.
- Know about the importance of security arrangements in construction.9.
- Know the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements of manual handling.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements of working at heights.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements for hazardous substances.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety related to the use of plant and equipment in the construction industry.13.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements of confined space working.14.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements relating to fire and firefighting equipment.
- Know about the hazards, risks and health and safety requirements relating to working with, and around, electrical equipment.
5
Craft Bricklaying Knowledge
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to work with bricklaying stock (components and materials).2.
- Know the key principles of bricklaying used in building construction.3.
- Know the standards, regulations and quality assurance requirements applicable to bricklaying.4.
- Know the heritage principles applicable to bricklaying.
- Know how to construct fireplaces and chimneys.
6
Sustainable Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to analyse the impacts that construction has on the environment.2.
- Know the technical aspects of construction related to sustainability.3.
- Know the modern methods of construction used in the industry.4.
- Know how construction can affect social and economic sustainability.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6225/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Technical Occupation Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2026