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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2 IN MASONRY 1 National Certificate Level 2 in Masonry 1.

Level: 2.

Total Credits: 2 93 3. Review Date: December 2025 4.
Access to qualification 4.1 Entry Information Read up to ‘Certificate of Primary Education (CPE)/ Primary School Achievement Certificate (PSAC)’ or An alternative qualification at Level 1 of the NQF Note : Incumbents should be physically fit 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] Not applicable 4.3 Award of Qualification Requirements Unit No.
Unit Standard Title Level Credit Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices on construction sites Demonstrate knowledge of hand tools Demonstrate knowledge of portable power tools Mix, place, finish and cure concrete Demonstrate knowledge of construction equipment used on site Identify and select block Build a straight block wall Demonstrate knowledge of basic woodworking hand tools for elementary construction Construct formwork for footings, ties columns, tie beams and lintels 10 Demonstrate knowledge of and select timber 11 Detail, cut and bend reinforcing steel for concrete construction 12 13 14 Fix reinforcing steel for concrete construction Prepare existing and new solid surfaces on site for plastering Plaster a straight and L-shaped block wall Demonstrate knowledge of tiling works 16 Excavate and prepare for footings, slabs on ground on site Associated Studies 17 Demonstrate mathematical skills and knowledge 18 Demonstrate drawing skills 19 Demonstrate effective communications skills 20 Demonstrate good work ethics 21 Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable development 22 Demonstrate understanding and use of information technology 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 7 4 8 4 8 1 1 4 Total Credits 93 5.
Purpose This qualification is intended for people wishing to start a career in the construction industry.

People awarded this qualification are able to carry out the simple tasks required in Masonry works and may join the trade as a helper.

This qualification is an entry qualification to the National Certificate Level 3 in Masonry or to an alternative qualification at Level 3 of the NQF in a related field.

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