Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-13)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification is aimed at learners who want to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Bricklaying. It covers the following skills: Carrying out Blocklaying activities Carrying out Bricklaying activities Carrying out Cavity Walling activities Contribute to Setting Out and Building of Masonry Structures up to Damp Proof Course Suitable for learners aged 16 and over. Ofqual Accreditation No: 600/8052/8.
Skills
Earning Criteria
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They are able to:
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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
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know how to contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course; contribute to setting out and building masonry structures up to damp proof course
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know how to prepare for blocklaying activities; prepare for blocklaying activities in accordance with work specifications; know how to use dense concrete and lightweight insulation blocks to build block walling; use dense and lightweight insulation blocks to build block walling to given specifications
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know how to prepare for bricklaying activities; prepare for bricklaying activities in accordance with work specifications; know how to build brick walling, returns and junctions in half brick stretcher bond; use bricks to build walling
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know how to prepare for building cavity walling; prepare to build cavity walling; know how to build straight cavity walling and return corners; build straight cavity walling and return corners
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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); know the cause of fire and fire emergency procedures