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Masonry

Program Name: Masonry / Bricklaying

Level: Level 2 — National Vocational Qualification of Jamaica (NVQ-J)

This program prepares you to construct and repair walls, floors, and other structures using blocks, bricks, and cement-based materials.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

You’ll be trained in:

Laying bricks and blocks accurately

Mixing and applying cement, mortar, and plaster

Reading construction drawings and blueprints

Measuring, leveling, and aligning structures

Construction safety procedures

Basic concrete and masonry finishing techniques

Maintaining tools and equipment

🕒 Course Duration

Typically 6–12 months, depending on full-time or part-time schedules

🎓 Certification

You’ll earn a HEART/NCTVET Level 2 Certificate in Masonry, recognized locally and across CARICOM.

Prepares you for employment as a mason or construction assistant and to continue to Level 3 advanced masonry programs.

💼 Career Opportunities

After certification, you can work as:

Mason / Bricklayer

Construction Labourer / Assistant Mason

Concrete Finisher

Site Supervisor (with experience)

Self-Employed Contractor

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