Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll study for around 298 days, gaining hands-on experience alongside classroom learning. A free bricklaying course for adults and school leavers, it's delivered through City and Guilds, whose level 2 bricklaying certificate is recognised by construction employers.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls, piers, and other structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint profiles.
You'll set out and build curved, angled, and straight brickwork.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand materials, including different brick and block types and their uses.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical workshops and classroom sessions at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence across the units covered in the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington 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 a construction crew.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork and stonework.
Construction labourer: site support role while building further trade skills.
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 bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach construction trades in a college setting.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with structured training for those moving into employment.
