Level 2 Bricklaying Course at Cheshire College Crewe Campus
Cost£1,344 with co-funding
Duration408 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,344 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination in maths and English. The course runs for 408 hours and covers the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. A level 2 bricklaying qualification is recognised by construction employers and gives you a solid foundation for a career in the trade. City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.
Who this course is for
"Bricklaying Diploma - Level 2 - C&G is suitable for school leavers."
Entry requirements
"Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English."
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls, piers, and other structures.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and specification.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll set out and build to line, level, and plumb.
You'll work with different bond patterns, including stretcher and English bond.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common bricklaying materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will assess your progress throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe 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 projects.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction crew.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on site while building experience.
Repointing and restoration operative: specialist masonry repair and heritage work.
Self-employed bricklayer: taking on contracts once you have your CSCS card.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into a supervisory or site management role.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction: a route into construction management or surveying for those looking to progress further.
