Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Cambridge

CostFee:2268.00 Concession: 183.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Bricklaying course to join, and you'll attend an interview with the course tutor before starting. The course covers forming masonry structures, constructing solid and cavity walling, setting out for brickwork, and working with piers and attached structures. It's a hands-on bricklaying qualification that builds the practical skills employers look for on site.

Who this course is for

This programme has been designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge you need to successfully start your career within the Brickwork industry. With teaching and instruction from specialist staff you will gain knowledge and learn a wide variety of practical skills in the area of:

Forming masonry structures. Constructing solid walling incorporating isolated and attached piers. Preparing components and erecting cavity walling. Setting out for masonry structures. Constructing masonry cladding. Interpreting construction drawings and information to produce masonry structures.

Health and safety is of paramount importance in all areas of the construction industry, and this will be reinforced throughout the course. Vocational core skills of English and Maths will be embedding in the programme along with specialist delivery to enable learners to reach GCSE grade 4 or equivalent standards to meet industry requirements.

In addition to the specialist skills described above, we will help you to develop a range of wider skills that will make you into a well-rounded professional who will be highly valued by employers and universities. During tutorials we will develop your Employability skills, Personal Learning, Social and Community skills, together with your Specialist skills and qualification will give you a distinct advantage when it is time for you to progress to employment or further and higher education.

Skills you can gain include;

C V writing Interview techniques Customer service Maths and English skills needed in day to day life Self-study and research Team working to complete projects

You can also develop your entrepreneurial skills through charitable and community projects which run throughout the year and are led by students.

Entry requirements

To access this course you will need to have completed the Level 1 Bricklaying and attend an interview with the Level 2 course tutor with information regarding the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll form masonry structures using correct techniques and materials.
  • You'll construct solid walling that incorporates isolated and attached piers.
  • You'll prepare components and erect cavity walling.
  • You'll set out accurately for masonry structures.
  • You'll develop the practical knowledge needed to work safely and effectively on brickwork tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions and classroom instruction from specialist staff. Training is full-time and daytime-based at Cambridge Regional College. Assessment covers both practical skills and underpinning knowledge across the units of the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer; this qualification is your starting point.
  • Masonry labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
  • Groundworker. Entry-level construction role working alongside bricklaying teams.
  • Self-employed bricklayer. Work independently once you've built site experience.
  • Maintenance operative. Carry out brickwork repairs in housing or facilities roles.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which many employers and sites require.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying. Deepens technical knowledge for those moving toward supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). Useful once you're ready to move into a supervisory position on site.