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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Spalding

CostFREE
Duration39 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Spalding. Classes run at University Academy Holbeach. This full-time daytime bricklaying course runs over 39 weeks and builds on foundational skills to prepare you for skilled work in the construction industry. You'll train in dedicated bricklaying workshops, constructing masonry structures to industry standards, reading working drawings, and developing a solid understanding of how buildings are put together. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades 3 to 9, including English and Maths.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Bricklaying Certificate builds on the basics learned at Level 1 and prepares you for skilled work or further training in the industry. Training takes place in our dedicated bricklaying workshops, where you’ll develop the ability to construct a variety of masonry structures to industry standards. You’ll also strengthen your understanding of how the construction sector operates, how to interpret working drawings, and how buildings are put together.

Your practical training is designed to reflect real workplace expectations, helping you gain the advanced skills and confidence needed to progress.

Alongside practical skills, you’ll also develop the hand skills and tool competence required by the industry. You will study a range of theory and employability units to help prepare you for progression into work or further training/

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 3-9 (Including English and Maths).

What you will learn

  • You'll construct a variety of masonry structures to industry standards.
  • You'll interpret and work from construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll build cavity walls and other complex masonry forms.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how the construction sector operates.
  • You'll use hand tools and equipment with the competence expected by employers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions in dedicated bricklaying workshops and classroom-based theory lessons. Assessment is continuous throughout the course and includes multiple-choice written exams and practical assessments where you demonstrate your skills directly.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Academy Holbeach will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer with a Level 2 qualification behind you.
  • Bricklaying assistant: supporting skilled bricklayers on construction projects.
  • Construction operative: general site work across residential and commercial builds.
  • Masonry contractor: working with stone, block, and brick on specialist projects.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: taking on domestic and commercial work independently.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site roles.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid on-site work with structured training, recognised by employers across the industry.
  • Level 3 Construction Site Supervision: for those looking to move into supervisory or site management roles.
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