Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2
A Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2 with a specialisation in either banker masonry or Heritage masonry is designed to develop foundational skills and knowledge in the craft of stonemasonry, preparing individuals for a professional career in the construction industry. This apprenticeship focuses on both the practical and theoretical aspects of working with natural stone, ensuring that apprentices are well-prepared for a variety of tasks in the industry.
Banker Masons are responsible for following detailed design instructions to carve and shape stone, giving it a textured or polished finish (known as dressing). They work primarily in a workshop setting, using both traditional hand tools and modern power tools to create architectural features, such as window and door surrounds, columns, and decorative stonework.
Heritage Masons are responsible for installing stone components on construction sites, including both interior and exterior applications. Their duties involve setting out and securing stone elements such as cladding, flooring, staircases, and decorative features. They work with a variety of materials and techniques to ensure that stone components are accurately positioned and securely fixed in place.
Entry requirements
You must be employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week. As a minimum, you should have 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths. If you do not have grade 4 or above in English and Maths and you are aged 18 or under at the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills in these subjects.
What will I study?
This apprenticeship will give you the knowledge skills and behaviours required to work as a Stonemason. We deliver two routes – Banker Mason and Heritage Mason and will include the following:
- Health and safety to include Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Manual Handling and Working at Height Regulations, use of PPE etc.
- Select, use and maintain tools, components and equipment appropriate to the task being carried out
- Interpret the appropriate work plan for the job, taking into account factors such as building age, listed status, accessibility, quality of surrounding structures, other trades in the work area, customers and related legislation and regulations
- Identify and confirm masonry requirements against surveys, job sheets, specifications and drawings/CAD, and in accordance with Building Regulations
- Locate, handle, store, load, transport and position materials and tools safely, minimising damage ready for installation and where applicable, in accordance with health and safety regulations
- Produce or repair standard architectural enrichments, prepare backgrounds to receive masonry and to set out basic masonry on buildings/structures
Banker Mason will:
Make moulds and templates in order to produce standard and bespoke stonemasonry components as required and conserve or restore stonemasonry, brickwork or earthen structures.
Heritage Mason will:
Prepare backgrounds to receive stone cladding and set out basic external stonemasonry on heritage buildings/structures and conserve or restore existing stonemasonry, brickwork or earthen structures on Heritage Structures using appropriate heritage techniques and following conservation ethics and procedures.
You will also produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating examples of your work throughout the apprenticeship.
Method of delivery
Stonemason apprentices attend College on block release which is for 2 weeks per term approximately and work for their employer for the rest of the time. If required Functional Skills are delivered as a separate block release.
How is the qualification assessed?
Continual assessment will take place throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. If required, the Functional Skills are assessed through on-line tests
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) will comprise of:
- Practical Skills Observation with questioning in College
- 60-minute interview based on your portfolio of evidence
Additional course costs
There are no specific College programme related costs, however you will be advised of any additional costs during your application and enrolment process.
Qualifications received
Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2
Good course combinations
It is not possible to combine this course with other Vocational, T Level or A Level programmes.
Your next steps
The achievement of this apprenticeship will meet the requirement of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) ‘Skilled Worker’ standard, which is widely recognised as a ‘license to operate’ in a skilled construction trade. On completion, you can progress to a wide range of employment opportunities in the workplace. Self-employment or starting a business may also be an option.
Candidates may also progress on to higher-level qualifications.
To find out more about how to become an apprentice or how to recruit an apprentice into your business, please contact York College Apprenticeships Team:
Tel: 01904 770368
Email: apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk
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