Course overview

Enhancing your practical tool skills and knowledge, classes are made up of both theory and practical units. This course will teach you how to be proficient at building or repairs. Units include setting out, construction solid walling and cavity walling. The curriculum has been designed to support relevant industry standards and includes guest speakers from local construction companies. Students will also benefit from further enrichment including skills development, site visits, working towards a CSCS card and work placement. This qualification can lead into employment or an apprenticeship.

Course requirements

L1 Bricklaying or equivalent. English and maths GCSE Grade 4 or above an advantage by not essential.

What will I do?

The Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2 contains five units which have two online tests and four paper based (theory and practical). The units include: - Health, Safety and Welfare in construction - Principles of building construction, information and communication - Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers - Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures - Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures

What will it give me?

- Further development into the skills required in bricklaying - An understanding of the elements of various structures - An improved CV Preparation for further learning at the next level

Materials needed

You will need safety footwear and overalls which you can purchase from the College.

What can I do when I finish?

If you gain suitable grades you may want to progress to the Level 3 course in Bricklaying or a paid Apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3.

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!