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Level 2 Bricklaying Course at London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Bexley. Classes run at London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus. Entry requires 4 GCSEs at grades 9–3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification. Over 35 weeks of full-time daytime study, you'll build the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. This City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification covers laying bricks and blocks, setting out, and working safely in construction. City and Guilds Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.

Who this course is for

Further information is available on our website

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll lay bricks and blocks to industry standards, including bonding patterns and joint finishes.
  • You'll set out and build straight, angled, and curved walls.
  • You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to bricklaying and construction sites.
  • You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll work to tolerances and check your own work for accuracy and quality.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying work to the standard required by the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Holly Hill Campus 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 projects.
  • Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction crew.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building bricklaying experience.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist bricklaying and walling for landscaping and rural projects.
  • 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 linked to a CSCS Skilled Worker card.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach bricklaying or construction skills in the future.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
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