The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA.
Module Descriptor
Brick Laying Level 4
N12957
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Module title
Brick-Laying
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Module code
N12957
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Level
4
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Credit value
1
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Purpose
This module has been developed to provide the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to build brick/block structures, i.e., garden walls, piers, internal or external. An understanding and ability to read basic plans and a knowledge of health and safety.
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Preferred Entry level
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Special Requirements
Level 3 Certificate, Junior Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
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General aims Learners who successfully complete this module will:
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Have a basic understanding of health and safety construction industry.
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Demonstrate understanding of aggregates, i.e., lime- cement, mortars, concrete.
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demonstrate appropriate methods of work, i.e., plumbing, levelling, gauging, laying, erecting a corner, working along the line.
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lock/Brickwork, mortar or Bath Block/Brick Block sizes, the laying of blocks/bricks/bonding.
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Plans. The ability to both read and understand architectural plans.
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Pointing. Mortars for pointing, pointing procedures and types of pointing.
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D.P.C. (Damp Proof Course) when and where it applies.
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Foundations. Types of soil, types of foundation.
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guidelines in the
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UNITS Unit 1 Brickwork / Blockwork Principles Unit 2 Brickwork / Blockwork Practical Unit 3 Plan / Specifications
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10.1
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES
Brickwork/Blockwork Principles learners should be able to:
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Understand and be familiar with the 1989 where applicable to brick/blockwork.
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To explain the different types of Foundations, the proper excavation, levelling and pouring of concrete.
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Calculate the proper dimensions for damp course level to be introduced into the overall building.
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Explain the different types of damp course and their proper usage.
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Know the different types of pointing and where they are suitable.
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Brickwork/Blockwork Practical
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Mix a gauge of mortar to the specific requirements of the job.
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Knowledge of mortar board control/mortar bed.
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Use a level properly for plumb, level and range.
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Build brick/block to a line. .
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Build a pier. Build a brick pier with or without tying a wall into it.
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Know the correct tools for the specific job.
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Square the proposed brick/block structure
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Plan/Specifications
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Knowledge of basic plan specifications.
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Health, Safety and Welfare Act,
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Assessment Summary
Skills Demonstration Project
50% 50%
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Skills Demonstration
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Project The project will enable the candidate to demonstrate: understanding and application of concepts in brickwork/blockwork understanding of plans for job specifications. ability to implement/produce/construct/perform mastery of tools and techniques design and creativity display skills team working/co-operation/participation skills
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Grading Pass Merit Distinction
50 - 64% 65 - 79% 80 - 100%
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Bricklaying N12957
Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 1
Project 50%
Candidate Name: _________________________________ PPSN: ______________________ Centre: __________________________________________________ Centre No: _________ Maximum Mark
Assessment Criteria
Candidate Mark
Project The project will enable the candidate to demonstrate: understanding and application of concepts in brickwork/blockwork understanding of plans for job specifications. ability to implement/produce/construct/perform mastery of tools and techniques design and creativity display skills team working/co-operation/participation skills TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet
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Internal Assessor’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________ External Authenticator’s Signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________
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Bricklaying N12957
Individual Candidate Marking Sheet 2
Project 50% Candidate Name: _________________________________ PPSN: ______________________ Centre: __________________________________________________ Centre No: __________ Maximum Mark
Performance Criteria
Correct selection of tools required
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Correct mortar mix
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Construct 2 brick long wall to the line, 4 courses high
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Construct 2 brick pier, 4 course high Plumb/Level/Range
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Candidate Mark
Tie in 100mm (4.570) wall to fire
2 courses of weatherstruct pointing
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1 course flush joint pointing 5 1 course bar rubbed pointing 5
TOTAL MARKS
/2 50
This mark is to be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet
Internal Assessor’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________ External Authenticator’s Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________
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Maximum Marks per Marking Sheet Candidate Forename
Assessment Marking Sheets
Mark Sheet 1 50
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This sheet is for teachers/Assessors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external Authenticator.
Teacher/Assessor: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
Signed:
Candidate Surname
Module Title:
Bricklaying Module Code: N12957
FETAC Module Results Summary Sheet Total 100% Grade*
Grade* D: 80 - 100% M: 65 - 79% P: 50 - 64% U: 0 - 49% W: candidates entered who did not present for assessment
Mark Sheet 2 50
