Apprentices work towards a number of qualifications, called a “Framework”, usually including an NVQ Level 2, a Technical Certificate, at least two Key Skills and Employment Rights & Responsibilities. Some frameworks also have additional skills tests.

The Apprenticeship Framework for Bricklaying has the following qualifications –

- NVQ Trowel Occupations – Bricklayer – Level 2

• Unit VR01 Conform to general workplace safety
• Unit VR02 Conform to efficient work practices
• Unit VR03 Move and handle resources
• Unit VR40 Erect masonry structures
• Unit VR41 Set out masonry structures

• Unit VR44 Erect thin joint masonry structures

- Intermediate Construction Award – Trowel Occupations – Bricklaying Route 100/1254/0

NB This qualification is due for updating by the end of 2006

• Unit ICA 100 Store Materials and Equipment
• Unit ICA 101 Erect and Dismantle Basic Working Platforms
• Unit ICA 102 Work Efficiently
• Unit ICA 103 Brick and Blockwork Walling
• Unit ICA 104 Set Out Basic Buildings
• Unit ICA 105 Construct Walling Detail
• Unit ICA 106 Signalling for the Movement of Loads

- ConstructionSkills Health & Safety Test

- Abrasive Wheels (ConstructionSkills approved)

- Key Skills

• Application of Number Level 1
• Communication Level 1

- Employment Responsibilities and Rights Supporting Craft Occupations

The Advanced Apprenticeship Framework for Bricklaying has the following qualifications –

- NVQ Trowel Occupations – Bricklayer – Level 3

• Unit VR01 Conform to general workplace safety
• Unit VR209 Confirm work activities and resources for the work
• Unit VR210 Develop and maintain good working relationships
• Unit VR211 Confirm the occupational method of work
• Unit VR40 Erect masonry structures
• Unit VR41 Set out masonry structures
• Unit VR48 Set out complex masonry structures
• Unit VR49Erect complex masonry structures

• Unit VR44 Erect thin joint masonry structures

- Advanced Construction Award – Trowel Occupations – Bricklaying Route 100/1790/2

NB This qualification is due for updating by the end of 2006

• Unit ACA 173 Assist in Establishing the Operational Area
• Unit ACA 174 Assist with Progressing Operations
• Unit ACA 175 Assist with Organising Resources
• Unit ACA 176 Co-ordinate Self and Others to Erect Complex Brick and Block Work
• Unit ACA 177 Co-ordinate Self and Others to Produce Complex Walling Details
• Unit ACA 178 Co-ordinate and Produce Complex Construction Aids

- Key Skills

• Application of Number Level 2
• Communication Level 2

- Employment Responsibilities and Rights Supporting Craft Occupations