Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Operations (Construction)

The Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Operations (Construction) qualification has been developed for achievement in a real workplace environment which means you need to be employed to undertake this qualification.

This qualification enables you the learner to demonstrate and recognise your skills knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a Bricklayer within the construction industry.

You will be assessed against a set of performance and knowledge statements which have been derived from National Occupational Standards for your occupational area. You will be assessed by an occupationally competent and qualified assessor whose job is to work with you and help you complete your qualification.

This qualification supports the learner to attain enabling fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge.

The Rule of Combination (RoC) below specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification.

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 73 credits need to be attained. This comprises 59 credits from the Mandatory Group plus 14 credits from the Optional Group.

Mandatory Units

Setting out masonry structures in the workplace
Moving handling and storing resources in the workplace
Erecting Masonry Structures in the Workplace
Conforming to productive working practices in the workplace
Conforming to general health safety and welfare in the workplace

Optional Units

Applying solid render to background surfaces and producing finishes in the workplace
Erecting masonry cladding in the workplace
Erecting thin joint masonry structures in the workplace
Installing drainage in the workplace
Maintaining slate and tile roofing in the workplace
Placing and finishing non-specialist concrete in the workplace
Producing internal solid plastering finishes in the workplace
Repairing and Maintaining Masonry Structures in the Workplace