Brick & Stonelaying

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Brick and Stonelaying.

INTRODUCTION:

A Brick and Stonelayer, constructs all types of walling, interior and exterior, from plain walls to more detailed work. The work can be solid and cavity walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys and other structures. As many sizes and colours of building material are used, considerable skill is needed to combine these into bonds to meet requirements.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN?

When you finish an brick & stonelaying apprenticeship you will be able to:

• Read plans and drawings to find out how the structure is to be built and take account of where corners need to be or where openings must be left for doors and windows.
• Work with mortar to bond and point.
• Work with a variety of specialised hand and power tools.
• Work to specifications and adapt to surroundings to produce plumb and level walls.
• Cost projects and estimate materials needed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All apprentices must be at least 16 years of age.

Minimum educational requirement is:

At least Grade D in five subjects in Junor Certificate

OR an approved equivalent or the successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship

OR three years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS deem acceptable.

HOW DO I BECOME AN APPRENTICE?

To become an apprentice you must first be hired by an employer. Your employer must be approved by SOLAS. As an apprentice you have a formal contract of employment. You can search for apprenticeship job vacancies on www.apprenticeship.ie. You can find out more tips about how to get and apprenticeship HERE.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified craftsperson. You may progress onto further education within a Technological University or University. Many apprentices go on to open their own business.