Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Accrington. Classes run at Accrington and Rossendale College, full-time during the day. You'll cover health and safety, reading technical drawings, setting out structures, and constructing walls, piers, and decorative brickwork. Much of your time is spent in industry-standard workshops, working with the tools and materials used on site. The course takes one year. Entry requires four GCSE passes at Grade 3 or above, or a Level 1 BTEC including Grade 3 in English and Maths.
Who this course is for
Are you ready to build a fantastic future for yourself? Our Level 2 Brickwork course is the perfect place to start your journey in the construction industry! This course is all about giving you the practical skills and knowledge you need to become a talented bricklayer. You’ll learn everything from the ground up, starting with the basics of health and safety on a building site, right through to constructing complex and decorative brickwork. We believe in learning by doing, so you'll spend plenty of time in our amazing, industry-standard workshops, using the same tools and materials you'll find on a professional site. Our expert tutors are here to support you every step of the way, sharing their passion and industry experience to help you succeed. This isn't just about laying bricks; it's about building your confidence, developing your teamwork skills, and preparing you for a brilliant career. Let's build something incredible together!
Entry requirements
4 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 3, or a Level 1 BTEC which must include a Grade 3 in English Language and Maths
What you will learn
You'll apply health, safety, and welfare principles in construction environments.
You'll interpret technical drawings and specifications to follow building plans.
You'll set out structures accurately to ensure correct alignment.
You'll construct solid walls, isolated piers, and attached piers.
You'll build decorative and complex brickwork features.
You'll use the tools and materials standard to professional bricklaying work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in industry-standard workshops, alongside classroom sessions covering theory and technical knowledge. Assessment is based on practical tasks and assignments completed throughout the course. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying work to the standard required by the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Accrington and Rossendale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and below-ground structures.
Construction operative: general site work across building projects.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural masonry work.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card that many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into supervisory or site management roles in construction.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying (Level 3): combines on-site work with formal training for those already in employment.
