Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College Construction College. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site. The course runs for 468 hours in total. You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely. This is the City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification, recognised by employers across the construction industry. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
For details about CG TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING - LEVEL 2, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and specification.
You'll set out and build walls, piers, and corners accurately.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand the properties and uses of different bricks, blocks, and materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a construction environment, supported by classroom sessions covering technical knowledge. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College Construction College 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.
Bricklaying labourer: support bricklayers while building site experience.
Groundworker: construction groundwork role with transferable site skills.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts once qualified and experienced.
Maintenance bricklayer: repair and repointing work for housing providers.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the on-site NVQ that experienced bricklayers need for a CSCS Skilled Worker card. The natural next step once you're working.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach bricklaying or construction skills in a college or training setting.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
