Introduction to Bricklaying NVQ
Ask any person (in construction or otherwise) what type of job first comes to mind when they think about a construction site and chances are that bricklaying will the title that will feature most prominently.
But whereas many people do know that bricklaying is one of the most important tasks in any form of construction, few understand just how diverse the level of knowledge bricklayers must have to be considered competent and experienced – especially if they are gunning for a senior crafts brickwork Bricklaying NVQ Level 4 or higher. Bricklayers must learn to work with cinder blocks, concrete blocks, marble, tile and terracotta.
Bricklaying NVQ as the de facto standard
Once you are sure you will not have a problem with heights and are ready to plunge into a career in bricklaying, you need to have a clear plan on how to join this line of work and grow as a bricklayer. There is no harm in attending a bricklaying certificate course at a credible college. And indeed, such a certificate may in some cases help you secure a bricklaying job.
However, construction NVQs such as the Bricklaying NVQs are the de facto standard in the UK construction industry. This means that any other certificate would often only be considered as an addition to a Bricklaying NVQ as opposed to as an alternate equivalent qualification.
Level 4 or higher senior crafts brickwork Bricklaying NVQ
By the time you are ready for the Bricklaying NVQ Level 4 or higher assessor’s visit, you should possess a deep understanding of different construction materials and the most appropriate use of each. A Bricklaying NVQ Level 2 is the bare minimum for one to work as a brickie on a construction site run by a major contractor.
The Level 4 or higher Bricklaying NVQ on the other hand demonstrates that you have mastered the craft and are progressing into supervisory and managerial roles on site. The senior crafts brickwork Bricklaying NVQ Level 4 or higher assessor will evaluate your competence and knowledge in project planning, costing, quality standards, resource management, decision making and organizational site control.
If you are going for the senior crafts brickwork Bricklaying NVQ Level 4 or higher, you are likely already a middle level manager in some way or form. The Bricklayer NVQ assessor will therefore want to see how well you interact with other persons on site. The brickie NVQ assessor will be particularly keen on your mentoring skills including your capability to impart knowledge and provide direction to less experienced bricklayers.
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