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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Newham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Newham. Classes run at Building Crafts College. This full-time daytime bricklaying course covers domestic and commercial brickwork, heritage techniques, cavity walls, arches, solid walling, lime and mortar mixes, concreting, and drainage. You'll start with an initial assessment and interview so tutors can confirm the right level for you. The course typically takes two years, though learners with Grade 4 Maths and English may complete it in one year. This is a practical, skills-focused level 2 bricklaying qualification.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 qualification is for learners aged 16. This qualification is vocationally based and as such, offers the opportunity for learners to demonstrate an achievement of practical skills, understanding and knowledge in bricklaying. This qualification supports the learner to gain fundamental and transferable practical skills with associated underpinning knowledge. It will provide learners with a comprehensive foundation to progress to full-time employment in the construction sector or to further learning.

Entry requirements

Initial assessment and interview with tutors.

What you will learn

  • You'll build structural brickwork for domestic and commercial projects.
  • You'll construct cavity walls to current building standards.
  • You'll work with heritage bricklaying techniques and materials.
  • You'll create circular brickwork including arches.
  • You'll lay solid walling using correct methods.
  • You'll mix and apply lime mortar and standard mortar mixes.
  • You'll carry out concreting and drainage work.
  • You'll develop the underpinning knowledge that supports practical bricklaying skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a classroom and workshop setting at Building Crafts College. Assessment is based on demonstrating practical skills, knowledge, and understanding across the units covered. Tutors assess your progress throughout the course. There is an initial assessment and interview before you start so tutors can plan your learning from the right point.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer in domestic construction
  • Heritage bricklayer: specialist work on listed and period buildings
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work while building experience
  • Groundworker: drainage and concreting skills transfer directly
  • Apprentice bricklayer: combine work and further training on site

What you could study next

This Diploma is a foundation for further training in the trade. To work on most UK construction sites, you'll eventually need a CSCS skilled-worker card, which requires a work-based NVQ. The route to that is through a bricklaying apprenticeship or on-site assessment after significant site experience. A Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying is the next formal step for experienced bricklayers looking to progress to senior or supervisory roles.

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