Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, full-time during the day. You'll build practical skills in laying brick and block structures, working safely on site, mixing mortar, and calculating materials. The course covers health and safety, construction industry knowledge, and the hands-on techniques professional bricklayers use every day. This level 2 bricklaying qualification runs over 96 weeks, giving you time to develop your skills thoroughly.
Who this course is for
Build your knowledge of bricklaying and begin your journey into the construction industry.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to work safely on construction sites and follow industry regulations.
You'll understand how construction projects are organised and the roles within them.
You'll mix and prepare mortar to correct ratios for different tasks.
You'll build straight walls, corners, and simple structures using professional bricklaying techniques.
You'll handle and prepare building materials safely and efficiently.
You'll calculate and estimate the materials needed for a job.
You'll use bricklaying tools correctly and set out brickwork that is level, aligned, and finished to a professional standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in industry-standard workshops at Canterbury College. Classes are classroom based, full-time, and run during the day. You'll practise bricklaying techniques directly, working on real tasks that reflect what employers expect on site. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the requirements of the NOCN Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canterbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on housing or commercial projects.
Blocklayer: specialist work on large-scale construction builds.
Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
Groundworker: site preparation and structural groundwork roles.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts and run your own work.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification linked to a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling: a related trade if you want to broaden your construction skills.
CSCS Card: once you hold the relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card to work on most UK construction sites.
