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Wet Trades (Brickwork) (Level 2 Apprenticeship / Traineeship)
OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Springtown
Course Modules
- OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades (Brickwork)
- Units relevant to Industry
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Traineeship - 4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths at Grade D and English Grade E as a minimum. Students without Maths and English at Grade D or above will have the opportunity to complete these at Level 2. Apprenticeship - GCSE Maths and English at Grade D or above/equivalent. You must also have employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT @ Level 2 must commit to a additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme..ROI Requirements
Traineeship - 4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 to include Maths at Grade O5 and English Grade O6 as a minimum . Students without Maths and English at Grade O5 or above will have the opportunity to complete these at Level 2. Apprenticeship - Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a NI registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT at Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.Work Placement
Traineeship
Students will initially be provided with in college work placement which will prepare students for industrial placements if gained through the academic year.
Apprenticeship
You are employed so you attend NWRC one day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Brickwork Assessor. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for activities in the workshop boots and overalls
What's Next?
Further Study
On successful completion of Apprenticeship Level 2 it is possible to complete a Level 3 through the Apprenticeship NI route. There are also options for progression via a Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork, Higher Level Apprenticeship, HND/C, NEBOSH, and degree options.Career Prospects
Skills that are in demand are brickwork repair, pointing, rendering, restoration, conservation, stone cladding. The average Construction salary for Bricklaying jobs is £36,679.Enquiry
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