Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House, full-time during the day. You'll spend time in the workshop developing practical bricklaying skills alongside classroom sessions covering construction theory, health and safety, and how to read working drawings. The course takes one year to complete. Entry requires GCSE grade 4 or grade C in both maths and English. You'll build solid, industry-relevant skills in masonry construction.
Who this course is for
For those interested in a career as a trades person working with bricks and mortar in the construction industry, this qualification is ideal for continuing to develop your skills and knowledge of bricklaying. You will learn about the industry, including the principles of constructing buildings, and about the types of information used in building design and construction. You will learn about health, safety and environmental issues faced on construction sites, and how to communicate with others on
Entry requirements
GCSE grade 4 or a grade c in maths and English.,
What you will learn
You'll set out and construct complex masonry structures to specification.
You'll build solid walling, piers, and cavity walls with openings.
You'll interpret working drawings and construction documents.
You'll apply structural principles and materials science to your work.
You'll follow health and safety legislation relevant to construction sites.
You'll maintain quality and accuracy across brickwork tasks.
You'll understand how to communicate and coordinate with others on site.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical assessments in workshop settings, online or written knowledge tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation and feedback. The practical work lets you apply skills directly; the theory sessions explain the construction principles behind them.
What you will need to bring
You'll need stationery, steel toe-capped safety boots, and a tape measure. Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House 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 operative: work on walls, piers, and structural brickwork.
Construction labourer: support trades on site while building experience.
Groundworker: site preparation and infrastructure work alongside bricklaying.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts once qualified and experienced.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, showing you can work independently to a high standard.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: if you want to move into a supervisory or site management role over time.
CSCS Card: not a qualification, but you'll need one to work on most UK construction sites. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
