Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. This full-time, daytime bricklaying qualification runs over 36 weeks, giving you solid grounding in the skills employers look for on construction sites. You'll cover core bricklaying techniques, materials, and safe working practices. Funding is available for school leavers and adults.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to industry standards, including straight walls and corners.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment.
You'll understand the properties of different building materials.
You'll set out and level work accurately using appropriate methods.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on bricklaying work at Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based elements. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying work to the required standard, demonstrating both technical skill and underpinning knowledge throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College - Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential and commercial projects.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage on construction sites.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on a range of building projects.
Dry stone waller: specialist masonry work in landscaping and heritage settings.
Repointing and restoration operative: maintaining and repairing existing brickwork.
Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and take on more complex bricklaying work.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Supervision (Construction): moves you toward a supervisory role on site.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment: opens routes into construction management or surveying.
