Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Skelmersdale. Classes run at West Lancashire College, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time bricklaying qualification that runs over 35 weeks. You'll develop the practical and technical skills that employers in the construction industry look for. The course covers the core knowledge and hands-on techniques behind laying bricks, blocks, and mortar to a professional standard. It's a strong foundation if you're working toward a career as a bricklayer.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject, for further details please check College website
Entry requirements
Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
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 learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll practise bonding patterns and laying techniques used on construction projects.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
You'll develop knowledge of materials, including different brick and block types.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. Full-time daytime attendance means you build skills steadily across the 35-week course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Lancashire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer on new-build and repair projects.
Blocklayer. Specialist work on commercial and residential builds.
Construction operative. Entry-level site work across multiple trades.
Groundworker. Foundation and groundwork roles on construction sites.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and rural construction work.
Self-employed bricklayer. Running your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers. It supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn on site with an employer.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but a practical next step. Your Level 2 Diploma supports your application for a CSCS card to work on most UK construction sites.
