- The Stonemasonry Apprenticeship was re-launched for national delivery in June 2021. Covering key skills areas set out by industry, it comprises 8 core modules and 2 specialist modules in one of the following: Exterior Fixer, Banker or Heritage stonemasonry.
Topics covered include: health & safety; sustainability; repair and restoration of stone structures and carved work; knowledge of working with listed and historic buildings and structures.
Apprentices will learn key techniques in banker stonemasonry, developing a better understanding of working with stone as a building material. They will develop their skills by producing a range of architectural components in stone using hand and power tools. All apprentices will also cover aspects of constructing and repairing stone structures, covering specific areas in more detail according to the chosen option – banker, heritage or exterior fixer – agreed with their employer.
Working closely with their employer, all apprentices will be required to produce a portfolio of college and workplace projects to reflect their training.
Final assessment will be by portfolio review, interview/professional discussion and may include some workplace observation. Details of all units and assessment methods can be found on the Institute for Apprenticeships website Stonemason / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
This is a two year block release programme which gives stonemasons the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship programme
MUST BE EMPLOYED IN THE TRADE PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR COURSE
The BCC reserves the right to change the details of this course without notice at any time.
- Apprenticeship L2 Standard
MUST BE EMPLOYED IN THE TRADE PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR COURSE
Ideally Grade 4 in Maths and English. If you do not have these then we can help you achieve with training whilst at College. You must achieve Functional Skills L2 to pass your apprenticeship
Completion of Maths and English basic skills assessment
- Commitment to and interest in carpentry
- 2 years excluding EPA in block release of usually two weeks at a time
- 16-18 year old = NIL
- For new starts employers who pay the Government Apprenticeship Levy the fees will be paid from your accumulated Levy Fund. For employers who are not levy payers (in other words have an annual payroll of less than £3m) you will pay 5% of the cost of the apprenticeship. The Building Crafts College charges the Government capped rate for apprenticeship delivery.
- Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Stonemasonry – Nigel Gilkison
- To find out more about our stonemasonry courses please ring the College on 020 8522 1705 or why not attend an open day!
