There’s no questionthat an NVQ Level 2 diploma can quite literally ‘open doors’ for bricklayers,due to this being the qualification they require if they are to attain the blueskilled worker CSCS card for on-site work.
But if youare an ambitious tradesperson in this field and you wish to upgrade to thisqualification, will you need to enrol on a lengthy course that you mightstruggle to even find the time to complete?
The answer isno, not necessarily. In fact, if you have at least five years’ bricklayingexperience, you have the option of embarking on the Experienced WorkerPractical Assessment (EWPA) route, which could result in you being betterqualified in the space of just a day.
A fast-track route that will boost youremployability
As the UK looksto gradually emerge from the coronavirus crisis, it’s fair to say that theeconomy is raring to go – and that bricklayers will continue to be in bigdemand for major construction projects. It should be no great surprise, then,that bricklaying plays a big part in our own extensive range of quality constructiontraining programmes.
However, youwon’t want to have to spend time being trained in aspects of this trade thatyou are already knowledgeable and skilled in, if it simply doesn’t feelnecessary. That’s where our EWPA route comes in.
It’s based ona combination of professional discussion, witness statements and practicalassessment, designed to ascertain whether you’re already a bricklayer of Level2 NVQ standard. For you, it will simply be a case of demonstrating the skillsand knowledge in bricklaying that you possess already, spending a day or two atour West Yorkshire training centre.
You will betold at the end of the assessment day whether you have passed – and if youhave, you will be sent your certificate within 14 days. That’s it – you willthen be able to apply for your blue skilled worker CSCS card in order to get onsite. In fact, if you need to get on site even before completing the NVQ, wecan arrange to get you registered and allow you to apply for a temporarysix-month card, shortly after you have paid your deposit.
You’ll be put to the test – but the rewardis a great qualification
We would urgeyou to click through to the page ofour website dedicated to the bricklaying EWPA to learn more about what this popularassessment route involves. There are five mandatory units that make up thebricklaying NVQ, and you can pick one further optional unit to support your bidfor the qualification.
One thing’s forsure – you’ll be in a great position to thrive in your bricklaying career formonths and years to come when you obtain your NVQ Level 2 diploma with YTA. Get in touch with us now if you have any further questionsabout the EWPA or any of our wide range of other quality constructiontraining programmes.
