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NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) Syllabus
National Vocational Qualification proving competence in bricklaying, a recognised route to a CSCS card on UK construction sites. The full NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) syllabus: 6 subjects, 25 chapters, 104 topics and 34 sub-topics, with 330 flashcards written against it.
NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) subjects
NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
- Legislation and Regulatory Framework · 4 topics
- Risk Assessment and Safe Systems of Work · 4 topics
- Personal Protective Equipment and Site Welfare · 4 topics
- Site Hazards and Emergency Procedures · 5 topics
Bricklaying Materials, Tools and Resources
- Bricks, Blocks and Masonry Units · 4 topics
- Mortars, Admixtures and Mixing · 5 topics
- Hand Tools and Powered Equipment · 4 topics
- Ancillary Components and Fixings · 5 topics
Setting Out and Building Solid and Cavity Walls
- Interpreting Information and Setting Out · 5 topics
- Laying Bricks and Blocks to Line and Gauge · 4 topics
- Brickwork Bonds · 4 topics
- Cavity Wall Construction · 5 topics
- Openings, Returns and Junctions · 4 topics
Decorative, Curved and Specialist Masonry
- Jointing, Pointing and Finishing · 4 topics
- Arches and Curved Work · 4 topics
- Decorative and Feature Brickwork · 4 topics
- Chimneys, Fireplaces and Flues · 4 topics
Repair, Maintenance and Cladding Systems
- Diagnosing Defects in Masonry · 4 topics
- Repair and Replacement Techniques · 5 topics
- Thin-Joint and Modern Masonry Systems · 3 topics
- Cladding and Rainscreen Brickwork · 3 topics
Working Efficiently, Sustainably and Within the Industry
- Communication and Working Relationships · 4 topics
- Planning, Resources and Productivity · 4 topics
- Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility · 4 topics
- Career Development and the CSCS Route · 4 topics
NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) flashcards
330 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction — 63 cards
- Bricklaying Materials, Tools and Resources — 53 cards
- Setting Out and Building Solid and Cavity Walls — 54 cards
- Decorative, Curved and Specialist Masonry — 54 cards
- Repair, Maintenance and Cladding Systems — 49 cards
- Working Efficiently, Sustainably and Within the Industry — 57 cards
NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) syllabus?
NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) covers 6 subjects: Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction, Bricklaying Materials, Tools and Resources, Setting Out and Building Solid and Cavity Walls, Decorative, Curved and Specialist Masonry, Repair, Maintenance and Cladding Systems and Working Efficiently, Sustainably and Within the Industry.
How many chapters and topics are in the NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) syllabus?
25 chapters and 104 topics, broken down further into 34 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Setting Out and Building Solid and Cavity Walls is the largest subject, with 22 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying (Construction) flashcards?
Yes — 330 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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