Dumfries and Galloway College
Dumfries Campus; Stranraer Campus
Dumfries; Stranraer
Scotland
Apprenticeship; Full-time; Pre-apprenticeship
Courses Available
Bricklaying SCQF Level 6 (Modern Apprenticeship) (Brickwork/Trowel Occupations SVQ3 at SCQF Level 6 and PDA at SCQF Level 6); Pre-Apprenticeship in Bricklaying (NQ) @ SCQF Level 5
Course Details
MA: SVQ competency in the workplace plus PDA theoretical element at college; core skills Communication/Numeracy/Working with Others/Problem Solving SCQF 5 and IT SCQF 4; Skills Test at college after 3½ years. Pre-apprenticeship: practical half brick walling with return corners; one brick walling with stopped ends; block walling; cavity walling; simple arches and decorative brickwork; construction safety; occupational practices. Course currently closed for new learners (pre-apprenticeship page).
Duration
MA: 4 years; total of 30 weeks college attendance over first 3 years and 1 week in Year 4 for Skills Test. Experienced MAs over 22 may complete after a minimum of 2 years if agreed. Pre-apprenticeship: full-time, two days per week on campus.
Entry Requirements
MA: must be in full-time employment and aged 16 or over; well presented, committed, physically fit, able to work in different environments and good at working with hands. Pre-apprenticeship school leavers/new applicants: at least 5 National 4 awards, or 1 National 5 and 3 National 4 awards, with at least one in Maths, English or Science; interview, 10-minute aptitude test; practical taster if no prior experience.
Next Intake
FEES & FUNDING
MA: funding opportunities via Become an apprentice – Scotland. Pre-apprenticeship: may be eligible for Bursary or EMA; contact studentfunding@dumgal.ac.uk.
COURSE LINK
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