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Planned System Maintenance – Tuesday 17th March 2026

Please note: On Tuesday 17th March 2026, Quartzweb will be temporarily unavailable while we carry out essential system updates.

The upgrade is scheduled to take place from 4:00pm–6:00pm, during which time centres will be unable to access the QuartzWeb system. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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Installing and Forming Specialist Masonry Elements in the Workplace

Reference
J/617/9400
Level
Level 3
Credit Value
21
Guided Learning Hours
140
 
Aim
The aim of this unit is to illustrate the skills, knowledge and understanding required to confirm competence in Installing and forming specialist masonry elements in the workplace within the relevant sector of industry.


Assessment guidance and/or requirements
This unit must be assessed in a work environment, in accordance with the ConstructionSkills‘ Consolidated Assessment Strategy for Construction and the Built Environment. Please refer to the hyperlink for clarity - https://www.citb.co.uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework/
Assessors for this unit must have verifiable, current industry experience and a sufficient depth of relevant occupational expertise and knowledge, and must use a combination of assessment methods as defined in the Consolidated Assessment Strategy.
Workplace evidence of skills cannot be simulated.
This unit must be assessed against TWO of the endorsements Groups:
Group 1:
A minimum of one endorsement is required
- Install fire barriers and support angles
- Fire breaks and support angles
- Form fire barriers and support angles
- Fire breaks and support angles.
Group 2:
Plus at least two of the following endorsements required:
Brick soffit systems
Channel systems
Wind posts
Vapour and/or moisture barriers
Wall starter kits.

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