Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll develop the practical bricklaying skills that construction employers look for. The course covers the techniques, materials, and standards used on construction sites. It's a strong starting point if you're working toward a career as a bricklayer.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to industry standards.
You'll practise setting out and building walls, piers, and openings.
You'll use hand tools and equipment correctly and safely.
You'll understand construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll work with different mortar mixes and bonding patterns.
You'll develop accuracy in setting out and levelling.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical work using the college's trade facilities. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying work to the required standard throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton 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.
Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers while building site experience.
Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork.
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 bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying: combine work and study to gain on-site experience alongside a recognised qualification.
CSCS Card: once you hold a relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card, which most construction employers require for site access.
