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Level 3 NVQ Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying)

CITB‑recognised NVQ for experienced bricklayers and masons ready to demonstrate advanced skills. You’ll work with a dedicated assessor, gather real‑life evidence from your site, and progress to your Gold CSCS Advanced Craft Card (with the CITB HS&E test). No classroom, no exams – just you and your bricklaying expertise.

Level 3 4–8 weeks Remote assessment Gold CSCS card
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4 – 8 Weeks NVQ

Gather evidence while you work – most bricklayers finish in 4 to 8 weeks. Flexible and fast.

CITB Recognised NVQ

Approved by CITB and Ofqual. Widely accepted for CSCS cards and site work across the UK.

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What this Level 3 Trowel Occupations NVQ covers

This advanced NVQ is designed for experienced bricklayers who want to formalise their skills and move into supervisory roles or specialist work. You’ll prove your competence through photos, short videos, and a chat with your assessor – no essays, no exams. It’s the most direct route to your Gold CSCS card and shows you’re skilled in:

  • Erecting complex masonry structures (arches, curved walls)
  • Constructing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
  • Setting out and installing drainage systems
  • Producing decorative and architectural masonry
  • Supervising work and ensuring quality standards

Your assessor will guide you every step, ensuring you gather the right evidence from your site.

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What to expect from the NVQ

You complete a simple registration form and provide a copy of your photo ID (passport or driving licence). Your assessor then arranges a short induction call to talk through the units, the portfolio system, and the kind of evidence that works best for your role. No exams, no college enrolment.

You’ll use our online portfolio to upload evidence: photos of you carrying out advanced bricklaying tasks, site plans, risk assessments, and a witness testimony from your supervisor or client. You’ll also answer a few knowledge questions – you can write them or just discuss them with your assessor over the phone. They’re there to help, not to trip you up.

When your assessor is happy that all evidence meets the standards, they’ll arrange a final professional discussion – a relaxed chat about how you work, handle problems, and keep safe. After that, your portfolio is sent for internal verification, and you’ll receive your CITB‑approved diploma in the post. Then you’re ready to apply for your Gold CSCS card.

We keep the NVQ process simple, so you can complete it quickly without disruption to your work. Our assessors are industry experts who guide you step by step. We focus on helping you get qualified with minimum fuss – no unnecessary delays.
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Frequently asked questions – Level 3 NVQ Trowel Occupations

A work‑based qualification where you prove your skills using real evidence from your job – photos, videos, witness statements. No classrooms, no exams. It’s recognised across the UK construction industry.

Not a single day. You gather evidence while you’re working – snapping photos during tea break, uploading in the evening. Your assessor works around your schedule.

Most bricklayers finish within 4–8 weeks. If you’re on a big project and can upload regularly, you’ll be done sooner.

This NVQ (combined with a current CITB Health, Safety & Environment test) qualifies you for the Gold Advanced Craft CSCS Card.

Yes – NVQs are UK‑wide qualifications accepted by all construction bodies, including CSCS, CITB, and equivalents in Scotland (CSR), Wales (CSR) and NI (CSR).

Yes. The portfolio is simple to use – like uploading photos to Facebook. If you get stuck, your assessor can help over the phone, or you can even post photos and we’ll upload them for you.

ConstructionsCert supports bricklayers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford, Nottingham, Hull, Plymouth, Stoke, Wolverhampton, Derby, Swansea, Southampton, Portsmouth, York, Aberdeen, Oxford, Cambridge, and every corner of the UK. Wherever you're based, we can help with your NVQ.

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