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Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Harlow

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free if you're unemployed or on a low income. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Harlow College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying to join. The course takes one year and covers health and safety, reading construction drawings, setting out, and a wide range of bricklaying techniques. You'll combine classroom theory with hands-on workshop training, building walls, arches, corners, and openings to industry standards. This City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification is a strong step toward employment or an apprenticeship in the trade.

Who this course is for

Those looking to enter the construction industry or move on to an apprenticeship.

This course is designed to provide learners with the essential skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to start a career in the construction industry. Covering key areas such as health and safety, interpreting drawings, setting out, and a wide range of bricklaying techniques, the course combines classroom-based theory with hands-on training in realistic workshop settings. Learners will develop the ability to construct walls, arches, and other brickwork structures to industry standards, while also gaining an understanding of the wider construction environment. This qualification is ideal for those seeking to enter the trade, progress onto higher levels of study, or secure employment within the building and construction sector.

Entry requirements

Successful Completion of Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a construction environment.
  • You'll interpret construction drawings and use them to set out brickwork.
  • You'll construct walls of varying thicknesses, including corners and junctions.
  • You'll form openings for doors and windows in brickwork structures.
  • You'll build basic and decorative brickwork, including simple arches.
  • You'll develop knowledge of working practices across the wider construction industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based theory and practical, hands-on training in workshop settings. The course covers both the principles and the physical skills of bricklaying. The college also aims to arrange at least one industry site visit and one masterclass from a working bricklayer each year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College 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 sites.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building trade experience.
  • Apprentice bricklayer: combine paid work with further on-the-job training.
  • Groundworker: related site role working alongside bricklaying trades.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification linked to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): earn while you learn, applying your skills on site with an employer.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment: broader construction knowledge if you're considering a supervisory or technical route.
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