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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day. This bricklaying qualification takes one year to complete. You'll need Maths and English at GCSE Grade 4 or above, and you should be progressing from a Level 1 bricklaying qualification or a Level 2 qualification in another construction trade. You'll work with industry-standard tools and materials, building practical skills alongside the technical knowledge employers expect. The course can lead directly to work in the construction industry or to a bricklaying apprenticeship.

Who this course is for

The C&G 7255-52 Level 2 Technical Diploma in Bricklaying is designed to develop the core technical skills and knowledge needed for a career in Bricklaying. It focuses on practical training, alongside essential theoretical understanding. Learners gain hands-on experience with industry standard tools, materials, and construction methods, while also studying key aspects such as technical drawing, accurate measuring, cutting techniques, and interpreting specifications. The qualification supports progression into employment or further study.

Entry requirements

Maths and English at Grade 4 and above.

This qualification is for those individuals who are progressing from either a level 1 qualification in Bricklaying or a level 2 qualification in another construction trade area and are looking to work in the construction industry or progression to an apprenticeship, specifically as a craftsperson in carpentry and joinery.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core bricklaying techniques using industry-standard tools and materials.
  • You'll learn how to set out and construct brick and block walls to industry standards.
  • You'll study technical drawing and how to interpret construction plans.
  • You'll understand construction methods, materials, and how to select the right ones for each job.
  • You'll practise safe working practices and site health and safety procedures.
  • You'll build knowledge of the wider construction industry and how bricklaying fits within it.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, working with real tools and materials. Classroom sessions cover the technical and theoretical knowledge that underpins the practical work. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate your bricklaying skills, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the theory. Both elements are required to complete the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer on residential and commercial sites.
  • Apprentice Bricklayer. Entry-level role combining work and further training.
  • Construction Operative. General site work across a range of trades.
  • Dry Stone Waller. Specialist masonry work in landscaping and heritage projects.
  • Repointing and Restoration Operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate full occupational competence and qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3). Combine paid work with structured training. The provider notes this course is a recognised route into an apprenticeship.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training. For those who want to teach construction trades in the future.
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