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VRQs > Certificates in Dry Stone walling
Who can do the qualifications?
Developed in association with the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain, the Level 1 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling and Level 2 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling aim to include:
- those interested in a retraining for a career change, either to seek employment or become self-employed
- those who wish to pursue dry stone walling as a hobby/leisure activity for personal use within their own property
- those currently undertaking voluntary work
- those already practicing dry stone walling who would like to access a QCA approved qualification
Level 3 now available:
The Level 3 Certificate in Dry Stone Walling incorporates the Level 1 and Level 2 skills as well as a range of special features that will build upon the candidates existing competence.
What do the qualifications comprise?
The qualifications consist of a single unit titled 'Strip down and rebuild a section of dry stone wall'. For level 2 this incorporates a straight end or cheekend.
The unit is divided into a number of parts:
| Part 1 |
Strip down dry stone wall and prepare for rebuild |
| Part 2 |
Prepare for and lay foundations for dry stone walls |
| Part 3 |
Building and packing of dry stone walls |
| Part 4 |
Place and pack throughstones |
| Part 5 |
Set and secure copestones/ toppings |
Level 2 only
| Part 6 |
Building the cheekend/wallhead |
How are the qualifications assessed?
Assessment is by a practical test requiring candidates to strip down and rebuild a section of dry stone wall not less than 1 metre in height and totalling 2.5 square metres and be completed in the presence of Examiners within a period of seven hours. For level 2 the wall must incorporate a straight end or cheekend.
Who can offer the qualification?
Colleges, training providers and local branches of the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain can register as a centre with Lantra Awards.
Do I have to do a training course?
Not if you feel that you already have the skills required. Contact Lantra Awards who will inform you of your nearest approved centre where you can apply to be tested.
For more detailed information on the Certificates in Dry Stone Walling click on the links below:
| National Accreditation Code |
Level 1 - 100/4352/4
Level 2 - 100/3553/9 |
| Available from |
Now |
| Cost Per learner |
Please contact Lantra Awards for current registration and assessment costs |
| Documentation |
 Information Pack
 Promotional leaflet
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