Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, full-time during the day. You'll study for around 12 months, covering the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. The course covers laying bricks and blocks, reading drawings, mixing mortar, and building to specification. It's a solid foundation if you're looking to move into construction work as a bricklayer.
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 industry standards, including corners and returns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different types of work.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll build cavity walls, piers, and other common structures.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
You'll work to tolerances and check your own work for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre 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 projects.
Groundworker - laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction team.
Construction operative - general site work across housebuilding and civil projects.
Dry stone waller - specialist heritage and rural brickwork and stonework.
Repointing and restoration operative - repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying - the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most employers and sites require.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management (Construction) - if you want to move into a supervisory or site management role further down the line.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship - combines on-the-job training with a qualification, and is another route into the trade for those who secure employer sponsorship.
