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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Newark

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Newark. Classes run at Dukeries Campus, full-time during the day. You'll build practical bricklaying skills alongside supporting theory, covering the techniques and knowledge employers expect on site. The course runs for 11 months. You must be 19 or over at the start of the academic year and have been resident in the EU for at least three years to enrol.

Who this course is for

These qualifications focus on helping learners to develop practical workplace skills in their specific subject area, with the ultimate aim of pursuing a career in the trade of their choice.

Though the teaching will be practical and skills based, there will be theory elements to support the practical work. Learners will develop specialised skills that will facilitate their transition into the workplace, with the potential to progress to management and overseer roles.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
  • You'll develop skills in setting out and constructing walls, piers, and openings.
  • You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency and specification.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll develop knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in bricklaying.
  • You'll build the practical skills needed to move into the workplace as a bricklayer.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based at Dukeries Campus. You'll develop hands-on bricklaying skills through workshop sessions, supported by theory lessons that underpin the practical work. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based elements, demonstrating your competence across the skills covered in the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Dukeries Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial projects.
  • Groundworker: site preparation and foundations work in construction.
  • Construction operative: general building work across a range of sites.
  • Maintenance bricklayer: repairs and upkeep of existing structures.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts directly once experienced.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and senior site roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass on your trade skills by teaching or training others.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course that supports a move into supervisory roles on site.
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