Bricklaying

Diploma Level 2

Study mode Full time

Location Moulton / Higham Ferrers

Level Level 2

Start date Sept 2025

Duration Two years

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This two year programme will take you from learning key core skills during your first year, which you will then build upon to qualify as a Level 2 bricklayer. You will have the opportunity to learn in our state-of-the-art workshops with specialist equipment.

Guided by our expert tutors and guest lecturers your study will include hands-on experience preparing you for industry. Our strong commercial links will provide you with the opportunity to take part in an extensive enrichment programme including industry visits so that you can witness the development of the construction industry, preparing you for your future career in the construction sector.

Guided by our expert lectueres you will advance your knowledge of bricklaying and available technology in construction. Through practical and theoretical based-learning you will develop your knowledge of solid walling, as well as the proper application of thin joints, setting out and cavity walling.

Building on the knowledge and skills you developed at Level 1 (or alternative prior experience) you will explore in more detail the two ‘core units’ increasing your understanding of your responsibilities to maintain health, safety and welfare in construction settings. You will also extend your understanding of other trades and your ability to work alongside them with more detailed study of the principles of building construction, information and communication.

The specialist units you will undertake include cavity walling, at this level incorporating openings and decorative features. You will construct solid walls, isolated and attached piers, copings and cappings and you will set out more complex buildings using profiles and mechanical levelling devices to transfer horizontal measurements across a building project.

Hi-Vis and Work Safety Boots are required to undertake this course. All of our equipment is supplied by Baca.

This is a full time course taking place on three days per week from 9am - 4:30pm. There will be a mix of practical and theoretical work which are split into 1 hour - 1.45 hour lessons. You will have regular breaks and hour lunch. An example timetable can be viewed here.

Assessment consists of the following:

Practical assessments
Externally assessed Exams
Internal Exams
Written coursework and workbooks

A Level 2 Diploma will give you the chance to progress to an apprenticeship, employment in the industry as a bricklayer, or to set up as a sole trader (self-employed) in the sector. You could also progress onto study Level 3 in Construction Management.

To enter this two year programme you will require a minimum of four GCSEs at Grade 2 including English and maths.

If you already have a Level 1 Brickwork qualification you will be able to complete this course in one year.