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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Hull

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Hull. Classes run full-time during the day at Hull College. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to enrol. The course runs for one year and covers constructing chimneys, fireplaces and arches, plus repairing and maintaining brickwork. You'll also complete an Employability Skills Passport developed with local employers, and take part in work experience and community building projects.

Who this course is for

Youll learnhow to construct chimneys, fireplaces and arches, as well as what you need to know to repair and maintain brickwork. With additional learning including the Employability Skills Passport, developed in conjunction with local employers, youll be well prepared to enter the construction industry on completion of this course. With work experience and the chance to take part in community building projects, you can make sure that your CV stands out with Hull Colleges Brickwork Study Programme. Progression from this course can include working on site as a bricklayer or site worker. There is also the opportunity to advance onto the level 3 professional programme or advanced apprenticeshp.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll construct chimneys, fireplaces and arches to industry standards.
  • You'll repair and maintain existing brickwork.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices on construction sites.
  • You'll develop the employability skills local employers look for.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through work placements and community building projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and on-site training areas. Assessment is a mix of practical tasks and written work. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course. Work experience placements form part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hull College 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.
  • Bricklaying labourer. Support skilled bricklayers while building site experience.
  • Construction operative. General site work across housebuilding and civil projects.
  • Maintenance bricklayer. Repair and upkeep of existing structures for councils or housing associations.
  • Self-employed bricklayer. Take on private contracts once you have your qualification and experience.

What you could study next

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. This is the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which many employers and contractors require on site. You could also work toward a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Blue Skilled Worker Card once you hold the Level 3 NVQ, opening doors to a wider range of sites and employers.

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