Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Wolverhampton. Evening bricklaying classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. Over one year part-time, you'll cover the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. This is a City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification, recognised by employers across the construction industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right level for you. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will use it to plan your learning.
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 constructing walls, piers, and openings.
You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to work safely on site, including health and safety regulations.
You'll practise using hand tools and equipment used in bricklaying work.
You'll understand materials, their properties, and when to use them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, with knowledge-based assessments covering theory and safe working practices. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end exam.
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 and commercial sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of construction teams.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscape brickwork and stonework.
Self-employed tradesperson: running your own bricklaying business.
Site labourer (construction): entry-level site work while building further skills.
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 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach construction trades in a college or training setting.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine paid work with structured training if you move into employment.
