Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Hinckley. Classes run at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Harrowbrook Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need to have completed a bricklaying qualification or equivalent before you start. The course runs for one year and covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a bricklayer. This City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification is a solid foundation for entering the construction industry.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Completion of Bricklaying qualification or equivalent
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls, piers, and other structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint profiles.
You'll set out and build corners, reveals, and openings accurately.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand materials, including different brick types and bonding patterns.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop, building real bricklaying skills under tutor guidance. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your ability to construct brickwork to a set standard, alongside knowledge-based assessments covering materials, techniques, and health and safety.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College Harrowbrook 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 sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction team.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on site with practical building tasks.
Dry stone waller: specialist walling work in landscaping and rural construction.
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.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into a supervisory or site management role.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine on-the-job experience with formal training while earning a wage.
