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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

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 Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day. This free bricklaying course takes one year and gives you the practical skills and knowledge to work as a bricklayer in construction. You'll cover health and safety, construction principles, and hands-on bricklaying techniques. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above and a Level 1 Brickwork qualification. There is also an interview as part of the application process.

Who this course is for

This full-time study programme provides learners with the practical skills and knowledge to start a career as a bricklayer in the construction industry. The course follows the City & Guilds Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Bricklaying (Diploma), which is aligned with the Bricklayer Occupational Standard (ST0095).

You will study six core units:

Health and safety in a construction environment

Principles of welfare, health and safety in construction

Principles of working in the construction industry

Setting out buildings

Building solid walls and piers

Building cavity walls

The course is taught through a mix of theory and practical sessions in industry-standard workshops. You will take part in practical assignments and multiple-choice online examinations, all of which must be passed to achieve the qualification.

The course is assessed through a combination of online multiple-choice exams and internally marked practical assignments.

Entry requirements

� 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above

� Level 1 Brickwork qualification

You will be interviewed for this course and should show an interest in practical construction work, classroom studies and a willingness to follow strict health and safety protocols.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a construction environment.
  • You'll understand welfare, health and safety principles in construction.
  • You'll develop practical bricklaying techniques including setting out and laying bricks to line.
  • You'll work with mortar, bonding patterns, and construction materials.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll build cavity walls, piers, and other standard brickwork structures.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work in a construction workshop environment. The City and Guilds Level 2 bricklaying qualification is assessed through a combination of practical assignments, written tasks, and on-site skills assessments. You'll complete six core units covering both the theory and practice of bricklaying.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside 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.
  • Construction operative. General site work across a range of build projects.
  • Groundworker. Foundations and below-ground construction work.
  • Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and rural brickwork and stonework.
  • Self-employed bricklayer. Running your own bricklaying business.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
  • Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying. Deepens technical knowledge and prepares you for supervisory or specialist work.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). Useful if you want to move into a supervisory role on site.
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