Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. This full-time, daytime bricklaying qualification covers the core skills you need to work in construction: laying bricks and blocks, reading plans, setting out work, and building to specification. The course takes one year to complete. It's a City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification, recognised by employers across the construction industry. You'll sit an initial assessment so the college can confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
School Leavers/ Adult Learners
Entry requirements
www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll develop skills in setting out and building walls, piers, and openings.
You'll learn to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll build knowledge of materials, including different brick and block types.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying work accurately and safely. Full-time daytime attendance means you cover both the practical and theory elements across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road 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 operative: general site work while building trade experience.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business once experienced.
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, which most employers and sites require.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into a supervisory or site management role in construction.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with structured training if you secure an employer placement.
