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Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll cover the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site, from setting out and building walls to working safely and reading construction drawings. This level 2 bricklaying qualification is a strong starting point if you're heading into the construction trades.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in building a lucrative career in the construction industry?

There’s never been a better time to join this exciting line of work.

If you’re inspired by the places where we live, work, travel and play, the construction industry is looking to recruit young people with recognised trade qualifications and the practical skills that count.

By studying a construction course at Reaseheath College, you can build a range of specific skills in three distinct trade areas, or develop the progressive digital technologies required for the modern built environment.

Our industry-led full time and apprenticeship courses are the perfect foundation for a rewarding career as you will learn your craft alongside professional trades people.

If you want to make a lasting impact by building functional and sustainable environments for an expanding population – your future starts with us!

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and build brick and block walls to specification.
  • You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
  • You'll practise laying courses to line, level, and plumb.
  • You'll learn how to construct corners, piers, and openings.
  • You'll cover health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll learn to interpret construction drawings and work from them.
  • You'll understand the properties and uses of different bricks, blocks, and materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work at Reaseheath College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments covering the technical side of the trade. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reaseheath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer: this is your entry-level qualification.
  • Construction operative. General site work while building trade experience.
  • Groundworker. Site preparation and groundworks alongside bricklaying skills.
  • Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and rural bricklaying and stonework.
  • Repointing and restoration operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers; needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme). Required on most UK construction sites; your Level 2 Diploma supports the application.
  • Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment. Useful for moving into supervisory roles on site.
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