Level 2 Bricklaying Course at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, full-time during the day. You'll typically need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including a 3 or 2 in maths and English. The course runs for 408 hours and covers the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. It's a City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification, giving you a solid foundation for a career in construction. 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 to specification.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll set out brickwork using lines, levels, and gauges.
You'll work with different bond patterns and understand when each is used.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll handle and store materials safely and responsibly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment alongside classroom sessions covering technical knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial builds.
Groundworker: site preparation and foundations work in construction.
Construction labourer: support skilled trades across a range of sites.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural stonework.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintain older brickwork.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into supervising or managing construction projects.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying: combine on-site work with further study and earn while you learn.
