Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills and knowledge bricklayers use on new builds and renovation projects. You'll study over one year, learning to lay bricks and blocks to a professional standard. The course covers bonding, setting out, and working safely on site. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply, and you'll complete a BKSB assessment as part of enrolment.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.

Who this course is for

This course can either be studied at Castleford College or Selby College.

Bricklayers work on both new build and renovation schemes, on projects ranging from house extensions to city centre commercial development. This course aims to provide a basic knowledge of bricklaying and to develop and practise the skills for employment and a career in this craft area.

This is an ideal course for those who are looking to learn on a full-time basis and have identified that they want to enter the construction industry and have a career as a bricklayer.

Bricklaying study programmes start with a Level 1 Certificate or Level 1 Diploma. Learners progress from this to the Level 2 programme and progression is available to the Level 3 T level study programme.

Alternatively with an employer students can transfer to an apprenticeship programme in year..

A bricklaying labourer could earn up to £17,000 per year and a qualified bricklayer can earn over £40,000. Qualified experienced bricklayers also have the potential to set up their own company.

These study programmes include learning that relates to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Goal 4: Quality education Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

On a bricklaying study programme, you will learn through classroom teaching and activity incorporating IT access. The College has designated bricklaying workshops and through practical activity, you will develop your bricklaying skills.

This learning is supplemented with industry engagement. The extent of this depends on the level of the study programme and varies from guest speakers and site visits to carrying out practical activity in a live environment.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4.

All learners will be required to complete a BKSB assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks accurately to line and level.
  • You'll practise setting out and constructing walls using a range of bonding patterns.
  • You'll develop skills in building corners, piers, and openings.
  • You'll learn to mix and apply mortar correctly.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll use hand tools and equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret basic construction drawings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical sessions in a workshop or training environment, building real bricklaying skills hands-on. Classroom sessions cover the underpinning knowledge you need. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, and written or online tests to check your knowledge. City and Guilds sets the assessment standards for this Diploma.

What you will need to bring

Castleford College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer, works on new build housing and commercial projects.
  • Maintenance operative, carries out brickwork repairs for housing providers.
  • Self-employed bricklayer, takes on residential and commercial contracts independently.
  • Construction labourer, supports bricklaying teams while building further skills.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying, the next step for experienced bricklayers seeking a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Apprenticeship in Bricklaying, combines paid work with further structured training.
  • Site Supervisor or Site Management qualifications, for those looking to move into a management role later in their career.

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