General Information

The QCTO curriculum contents of Knowledge Modules, Practical Modules, and workplace modules, the apprentices in this qualification will be exposed to theory, practice, and workplace exposure during the 3-year program. The Qualification is implemented via a dual system approached, meaning apprentices must rotate from college to workplace every during the learning program.

About Course

A bricklayer is a skilled craftsman who lays bricks to construct and repair walls, partitions, steps, free standing piers, arches, fireplaces and other structures made of brick, concrete block or masonry materials. They may specialise in one type of masonry material such as firebrick or cinder block work. They first study the blueprints or building plans to check specifications and determine the most accurate layout. Mortar is then mixed and a layer or bed of mortar is spread as a base, after which bricks are positioned by hand to assure a neat, uniform appearance. Excess mortar is cut off. Mortar joints are then finished off so that moisture cannot penetrate. 

Entry Requirements

Grade 9,10 or 11, NQF Level 3 qualification equivalent to N2 knowledge areas of Engineering Maths, Science and Building Drawings, or Full Matric or Grade 12 certificate or Matric equivalent qualification

Personal Requirements

• at least 16 years old
• enjoy working with your hands
• enjoy performing accurate, detailed work
• healthy and strong and have stamina
• ability to understand building plans
• manual dexterity
• potential entrepreneurial aptitude