Vuselela TVET College

Bricklayer

  • NQF Level 4

Train as a bricklayer: build foundations, walls and structures with bricks and blocks, working from building plans.

Applications open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59 · to start in January 2027

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12 November 2026 at 23:59

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At a glance

Level
NQF Level 4
You receive
Occupational Certificate
On completion
Duration
3 years
Full-time
Tuition
R 10 932.00
per year (2027)
About this programme

What is Bricklayer?

Bricklayers build the walls and structures of houses and other buildings. This programme teaches you to work from plans and build accurately, strongly and safely.

What you'll learn

  • Reading building plans and setting out
  • Mixing mortar and concrete
  • Laying bricks and blocks, bonds, corners and openings
  • Building foundations, walls and paving
  • Health and safety on a construction site

The programme is made up of knowledge (theory), practical skills and workplace experience modules, and leads to a trade test. Passing the trade test qualifies you as an artisan.

Career opportunities

Where can this take me?

  • Qualified bricklayer (artisan)
  • Bricklayer on building and construction sites
  • Paving and building contractor
  • Building foreman, with experience
  • Your own bricklaying business
Qualification

What qualification do I receive?

Occupational Certificate

When you complete Bricklayer, you receive an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 4.

  • NQF Level 4
  • Certificate
  • SAQA ID 93627
Entry requirements

What do I need to apply?

You can apply from Grade 12 or NQF Level 4, or any of the other options below.

Minimum requirement: any ONE of the following, or a higher qualification.

  1. 1Option 1: Grade 12 with applicable Technical Subject or Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
  2. 3Option 3: N4 with subjects relevant to qualification
  3. 4Option 4: Any other qualification at NQF Level 4 with subjects relevant to qualification
Campuses

Where can I study this?

Duration

How long does it take?

  • Full-time

    3 years

    When you study full-time.

  • Part-time

    Not available

    This programme is not offered part-time.

Fees

How much does it cost?

Tuition fee

R 10 932.00

Per year, for 2027.

Financial aid

Can I get financial aid?

No financial aid for this programme

Financial aid is not available for this programme. You (or a sponsor or employer) pay the tuition fee.

How to apply

Your next steps

  1. 1

    Check the entry requirements

    Make sure you have one of the qualifications listed above.

  2. 2

    Apply before the closing date

    Applications to start studying in January 2027 are open until 12 November 2026 at 23:59. Use the Apply now button.

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