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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College Honeywell Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 in Bricklaying before starting. Over one year, this City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the skills bricklayers use on residential, commercial, and industrial projects, from laying walls and foundations to working with different blocks and tiles. Bricklayers also work on restoration and refurbishment projects.

Who this course is for

Bricklaying allows you to work on a range of projects, from creating a single conservatory to building brand new homes or large commercial developments. A bricklayer’s job is to create and maintain structures, walls, chimneys, walkways and foundations using various types of blocks and tiles. They generally works on residential, commercial or industrial projects

You could also work on restoration projects, refurbishing brickwork and masonry. To become a bricklayer, you will need to be able to read plans and work in an organised way. If you enjoy doing practical things and you are interested in construction, bricklaying could be the perfect career for you.

Studying at Barnsley Colleges’ Construction Centre, also known as The CUBE, houses innovative and inspiring work areas with industry-led equipment, providing a high quality learning experience for students.

Entry requirements

Completion of Level 1 in Bricklaying

What you will learn

  • You'll lay bricks, blocks, and tiles to construct walls, foundations, and other structures.
  • You'll work with a range of materials used across residential, commercial, and industrial builds.
  • You'll build and maintain chimneys, walkways, and structural elements.
  • You'll apply techniques used in restoration and refurbishment of existing brickwork and masonry.
  • You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on training at Barnsley College Honeywell Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed against the requirements of the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnsley College Honeywell Campus 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 builds.
  • Groundworker: laying foundations and working on site infrastructure.
  • Masonry contractor: specialist work in stone and block construction.
  • Restoration bricklayer: refurbishing historic or existing brickwork.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: taking on private and contract work independently.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification linked to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying: combine work and study to build on your Level 2 skills.
  • Site Supervisor or Foreman roles: short courses in site management and SMSTS can open supervisory routes once you have trade experience.
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