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Advanced Bricklayer NVQ
Advanced Bricklayer NVQ
The Advanced Bricklayer NVQ Level 3 assesses experienced bricklayers working at an advanced craft level. It leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card. It costs £950 fixed with no VAT, typically takes 4–8 weeks with assessment carried out remotely or on site from your normal work — no exams, no classroom, and leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card.
Qualification Overview
For senior bricklayers on complex work — decorative and feature brickwork, arches, complex setting out, and leading gangs — this pathway recognises advanced craft competence at Level 3.
Assessment is evidence-based from your live brickwork, remotely or on site, typically over 4–8 weeks.
Qualification Structure
Key information
| Full title | Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) |
| Qualification code | 610/0501/0 |
| Level | 3 |
| Awarding body | GQA |
| Typical completion | 4–8 weeks |
| Assessment | Remote or on-site evidence — no exams, no classroom |
| Typical CSCS route | Gold CSCS Advanced Craft |
Who this NVQ is for
Experienced bricklayers at advanced craft level seeking the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card.
Entry requirements
You need to be working in the role (or able to evidence recent competent work) so an assessor can gather real workplace evidence. No exams and no classroom — your day-to-day work is the evidence.
CSCS card route
With this Level 3 NVQ plus the CITB HS&E test you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card — recognition of advanced craft competence.
Frequently asked questions
What makes it Level 3 rather than Level 2?
The complexity evidenced — decorative and complex brickwork, setting out and craft mastery rather than standard walling.
Cost?
£950 fixed, no VAT.
What candidates say
“I’ve undertaken the SSSTS course with them, and the training has been excellent.”
Tarun Sai Tumma — Verified Google review ↗
What card does this NVQ lead to?
Leads to the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card
On completion you can apply for the Gold CSCS Advanced Craft card, proving competence in your trade.
Your NVQ pathway
- Level 2 Skilled
- Level 3 Advanced
- Level 4 Supervisor
- Level 5 Senior Supervisor
- Level 6 Manager
Your current qualification is highlighted. Progress up the pathway as your career develops.
How the e-portfolio assessment works
- Enrol and be assigned a dedicated occupational assessor.
- Gather workplace evidence — photos, videos, witness statements — via our online portal.
- Complete a professional discussion and observations against the 610/0052/9 standards.
- Certification, then apply to CSCS for your card.