Unit Award Scheme

108257 EXPLORING BRICKLAYING PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	ten bricklaying tools and describe how to use five of these	Student completed work
2	five materials used in bricklaying and describe where the materials would be used	Student completed work
3	draw a brick and a concrete block and identify or annotate the faces and sizes	Student completed work
4	list the materials used to make mortar	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
5	calculate the size of a brick wall 10 bricks long and 10 bricks high, including 10mm mortar beds and perps	Student completed work
6	complete a risk assessment prior to undertaking practical tasks	Student completed work
7	mix mortar to the correct gauge and consistency	Summary sheet
8	build a stretcher bond wall seven bricks long and five bricks high within 10mm tolerance	Summary sheet
9	build stretcher bond quoin four bricks long by five bricks high to a tolerance of 10mm and using the 3 4 5 method to set it out	Summary sheet
10	build a stretcher bond two brick pier five bricks high to within a 10mm tolerance	Summary sheet
11	complete each task safely, complying with the risk asessment and wearing appropriate PPE	Summary sheet
12	clean and tidy the work area after each task, storing tools correctly after use.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 September 2017Level - Level Two