Bricklayer Trade Test

Bricklaying Trade Test Preparation

This course is for the person with bricklaying experience that would like to write his trade test. This will ensure you are prepared before writing the test by practically testing all aspects of the trade and identifying the gaps.

Course Content:
  • Construction Industry & Regulations:

industry structure, SANS 10400 building regulations.

  • Materials & Mortar Mixing:

properties of bricks/blocks, sand, cement; correct mix ratios.

  • Setting Out & Levels:

transferring levels, plumb lines, use of spirit levels and  theodolites.

  • Technical Drawing & Calculations:

reading plans/specs; material take-offs, volume and area calculations.

  • Bricklaying Techniques:

stretcher, header and English bonds; joint finishing styles.

  • Blockwork & Stone Masonry:

concrete blocks, natural stone laying.

  • Paving & Finishing:

brick paving patterns; repointing and basic rendering.

  • Mortar Mixing & Testing:

hand/machine mixing, slump and consistency checks.

Intensive and specialised training in both theory and practical of the above modules will be conducted according to the specifications and requirements of the NAMB curriculum.

Course duration:

(This preparation could be shorter depending on the candidate’s experience)

20 working days (4 Weeks)

Monday – Friday Time: 09:00 – 16:00

Admission requirements:
  • Occupational Certificate: Boilermaking
  • N 1-3 TVET College qualification
  • N4-6 TVET College qualification
  • NQF 3 or NQF 4 Relevant Seta Qualification
  • Grade 11 with math’s and science

With minimum of 3-4 years’ workplace experience

ARPL:

ARPL formally credits skills learned on the job. It gives an experienced bricklayer an alternative route to a trade certificate by recognising informal learning and work experience, rather than requiring a full traditional apprenticeship

Completion (Trade Test):

Under exam conditions, candidates complete a four day comprehensive brickwork project. Successful candidates receive Red Seal certification.

In South Africa, the Red Seal qualification is the national artisan trade certificate (a Section 26D certificate) issued by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) once you’ve passed an external trade test moderated by the National Artisan Moderation Body (NAMB). It formally recognises your competence in a specific trade (e.g., electrician) at the appropriate NQF level, is valid nationwide, and replaced the old Section 13/28 certificates under the Manpower Training Act.

For costing of the course with the trade test

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For additional information please contact training@aitf.co.za