Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Sheerness. Classes run at Sheppey College, full-time during the day. You'll build practical bricklaying skills and the underpinning knowledge employers in construction look for. The course runs over 96 weeks, giving you time to develop your technique properly. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the Level 2 Bricklaying Course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Build your knowledge of bricklaying and begin your journey into the construction industry.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and build brick and block structures to specification.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll practise laying bricks to line, level, and plumb.
You'll learn how to construct corners, piers, and openings.
You'll gain knowledge of the materials and tools used in bricklaying.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on bricklaying work at Sheppey College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on both what you can do and what you understand about the trade.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sheppey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial projects.
Groundworker: laying foundations and working alongside bricklaying teams.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on site with practical skills.
Dry stone waller: specialist bricklaying and masonry work outdoors.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass on your trade skills by teaching or assessing others.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course that supports progression into supervisory roles on site.
