As the building industry continues to recover from its recent
downturn, the demand for qualified bricklayers is rising. This
programme will teach you valuable practical skills related to
Brick, Block and Paving and lead you to employment and further
study on the Level 4 National Certificate in Brick, Block and
Paving.
Aoraki Polytechnic is one of the first tertiary providers to
offer this programme in the South Island and you no longer have to
travel to the North Island to complete this valuable qualification.
This programme includes units in stonework and landscaping which
opens up further opportunities in career options.
Successful completion of this qualification will provide you
with practical experience to get you ahead of the competition for
sought after brick, block and paving apprenticeships and jobs all
over New Zealand. Or use your experience and qualifications
overseas and take advantage of a wider job market.
What will this programme cover?
- Safe working practices and procedures
- Use and care of hand tools and equipment
- Practising basic skills associated with tools, equipment and
use of material
- Knowledge of trade and relevant building terms
- Develop clean and safe work habits
- Measuring accurately and solving trade calculations
correctly
- Reading simple plans working drawings and specifications for
brick, block and stone projects
- A range of brick and block laying skills
- Skills and knowledge that accurately relates to the needs of
the masonry sector
Related Careers
- Bricklaying or building apprenticeship
- Portable trade
- Self-employment
- Supplier representative
- Promotion to leading hand or foreman
- Start your own business
What do you need to apply?
For entry to this programme it is desirable that you have 3
years secondary education and a minimum of 12 credits in literacy
and 12 credits in numeracy at NCEA Level 1. If you don't have the
stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you can use your
equivalent skills and knowledge or to see if this is the right
programme for you.
You may also be asked to attend an interview and complete a
pre-entry test to indicate your level of literacy, numeracy and
technical skills.
Programme Recognition
This programme is accredited by NZQA.
Further Study Options
National Certificate in Brick & Block Laying
(Level 4)
Diploma in Landscaping
Contract Management
Quantity Surveying
Building inspection
Certificate in \Business Ownership
(Aoraki Polytechnic Programme)