Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time during the day. You'll need a relevant Level 1 qualification and GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above to enrol. The course runs for one year and covers cavity and solid wall construction, setting out masonry structures, and the wider construction industry. Workshops are set up to reflect site conditions, so you're working with the same techniques and materials you'll use on the job. This level 2 bricklaying qualification is a strong starting point for an apprenticeship or direct employment.
Who this course is for
This qualification equips students with the knowledge and understanding to progress into a job role in the construction industry. Students also have the option to go on to undertake a Level 3 qualification or progress onto an apprenticeship in their chosen trade.
Entry requirements
A relevant Level 1 qualification AND GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above
What you will learn
You'll study how the construction industry is organised and regulated.
You'll learn to construct cavity walls to industry standards.
You'll learn to construct solid walls accurately and safely.
You'll practise setting out masonry structures from plans and specifications.
You'll complete at least two optional units tailored to your chosen area of bricklaying.
How you will learn
You'll study in workshops designed to reflect construction site conditions. Learning is classroom-based and hands-on, combining practical bricklaying tasks with written knowledge assessments. The Construction Industry unit is assessed by exam. Practical units are assessed through observation and evidence of your work in the workshop.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial sites.
Masonry labourer: support bricklayers and prepare materials on site.
Construction operative: general site work across building projects.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts once you have experience and a CSCS card.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): earn while you learn on site, combining work with structured training.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you later want to teach construction trades.
