This qualification is intended for those persons who are seeking a career or are already engaged in the Block Making industry. It, therefore, facilitates the improvement of the competencies of skilled personnel involved in the industry. The Block Making qualification is for supervised skilled professionals who participate in a range of routine field and factory work activities relating to Block Making Operations. These professionals work under supervision and provide some technical advice in the resolution of specific problems. The knowledge and skills components of this qualification are geared towards developing mastery levels for the following key competencies; assessing grading and other properties of aggregates, blending block mixture materials, operating block making machines & equipment, service & maintenance; pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro system components and systems.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs: Block Making Machine Operator; Block Making Mortar Mixer

Career path – articulation and specialization
After achieving this BCG21217 Certificate in Block Making, individuals could progress to a wide range of other qualifications in the Construction industry.

• Listing ID: 3841
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Construction Studies
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: BCG21217
• ISCED Code: 07 Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction- 072 Manufacturing & Processing- 0722 Materials
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Occupational Standards Development Department
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: NIL
  
  Individuals may enter level II Certification in Block Making Operations with relevant vocational experience and qualification. Where lower-level qualification plans exist, these MUST be completed.