Blocklaying/Bricklaying and Concreting Subject Combination
Welcome to NBC / NTC Examination structure (Subject Combination) for Blocklaying/Bricklaying and Concreting with trade code 210. This subject is listed under construction.
General Education Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 001 | English Language |
| 002 | Mathematics |
| 004 | Physics |
| 005 | Chemistry |
Trade Related Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 193 | Building/Engineering Drawing |
Trade Group Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 211 | Introduction to Building Construction |
| 212 | Blocklaying/Bricklaying and Concreting |
Elective Subjects
| code | subjects |
|---|---|
| 003 | Economics |
| 006 | Biology |
| 007 | Literature-in-English |
| 008 | Information & Communications Technology (ICT) |
| 009 | Civic Education |
| 195 | Agricultural Science |
| 196 | Geography |
| 197 | Christian Religious Studies |
| 198 | Islamic Studies |
| 199 | Government |
| 451 | Further Mathematics |
| 452 | Animal Science |
How the exam is structured
Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concreting (trade code 210) is a construction trade examined for the NTC. The tables above list your full sitting — general education subjects including English and Mathematics, trade-related subjects like building drawing, and the trade group papers. Assessment is written theory (setting out, mortar and concrete mixes, safety) plus a practical where you set out and build to specification. Level, plumb and accurate bonding are what score.
Where it pays
- Building sites: masons are needed on virtually every project in Nigeria’s construction market, from private houses to estates.
- Specialist work: concreting for foundations, columns and decking — the higher-skill, higher-pay end of the trade.
- Self-employment: experienced masons become labour contractors, quoting and running their own site gangs.
- Further study: ND Building Technology or Civil Engineering Technology; the NTC also serves as your O’level for university admission — see NBC vs NTC.
Common questions
Do I need this certificate to work as a mason? You can labour without it, but the NTC is what separates a site labourer from a certified craftsman — formal contractors and government projects ask for it, and it is your entry to further study.
Can I combine it with WAEC credits? Most institutions accept NABTEB credits alongside WAEC/NECO, though some courses insist on one sitting — the grading guide covers what counts as a credit.
When is the next exam? May/June (in-school) or Nov/Dec (external) — fees and deadlines here.