Bricklaying (SCQF Level 6) Modern Apprenticeship

What is special about this course?

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer anyone over the age of 16 the chance to earn while you learn. They are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification that will help to start your career without having to study full time. 

As an apprentice bricklayer you could be involved in a range of projects including building houses, repairing walls and chimneys, restoring decorative stonework and more. 

You will work with experienced colleagues on real projects while putting into practice what you learn from our dedicated lecturers at our Linkwood Technology Centre. 

This course will provide apprentice bricklayers with specific Trade Training as specified by the Construction Skills Sector Skills Council (CITB), ensuring that you will be highly qualified and skilled.

Entry requirements

You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification.

Course content includes: 

  • Contribute to Establishing the Operational Area 
  • Contribute to the Progress of Operations 
  • Assist with the Organisation of Resources 
  • Co-ordinate Self and Others to Erect Complex Masonry 
  • Structures 
  • Industry Skills Test 

The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Block release

How long will my course last?

Block release:

4 years 

1st year: 19 weeks on campus learning 

2nd year: 11 weeks on campus learning 

3rd year: 1 week on campus learning 

4th year: 1 week on campus learning

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray
    • Technology Centre
    • Work Based

Start date

August/September

Fees

In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.  

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances. 

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Additional costs

In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors. 

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may: 

  • Gain full time employment within the industry 
  • Progress onto further study including the PDA in Bricklaying or HNC Construction Management 

Is there more information available online?

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For more information about this Modern Apprenticeship programme, please contact Gillian McKenzie, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), on 07770 231761 in the first instance.

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.