Construction & Building Trades

MASONRY / BRICKLAYING TECHNOLOGY

About This Skill

Build Strong Foundations for Lasting Structures! This programme equips students with the practical skills required to construct safe, durable and aesthetically pleasing buildings using modern masonry and bricklaying techniques. Trainees learn construction principles, building materials, site safety, interpretation of simple building drawings and the correct use of masonry tools and equipment in accordance with industry standards. Students participate in extensive hands-on practical sessions involving site setting-out, foundation construction, brick and block laying, mortar preparation, wall construction, concrete mixing, rendering, pointing and basic structural repairs. They also learn material estimation, quality control, scaffolding safety and best practices for achieving accurate alignment, level and structural integrity. Upon completion, participants will be able to undertake residential and commercial masonry projects with confidence and professionalism. The programme prepares graduates for rewarding careers in the construction industry, infrastructure development and building maintenance, while providing the technical expertise and entrepreneurial skills required to establish and manage a successful bricklaying and masonry business.
Mandatory Skills Qualification (MSQ): completing this skill alongside your ND/HND earns you a National Skills Qualification (NSQ) certificate, per NBTE requirements for all polytechnic graduates. Choose it as a vertical skill if it matches your core course of study, or horizontal if it's in a different field entirely.

Training Fee

₦20,000

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