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Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Stevenage. Classes run at North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus. This full-time, daytime bricklaying qualification runs over 36 weeks, combining classroom theory with practical workshop sessions. You'll develop the technical skills bricklayers use on site, from laying courses and bonding patterns to reading construction drawings and working safely. To enrol, you'll need a Level 1 qualification in a relevant subject at merit or distinction, plus maths and English at grade D or above (or Functional Skills Level 1).
Who this course is for
Our construction courses include lots of opportunities for you to get hands-on experience of the world of work, including:Work experience with businesses like Willmott Dixon, CEC Electrical and Heat Safe LtdOpportunities to enter WorldSkills competitions to showcase your skills against the best students from around the worldEngagement with guest speakers from businesses like Willmott DixonAccess to free training, tools and an opportunity to work in construction through dry lining specialist, Grays, thanks to NHC's partnership with the Construction Skills AcademyBrickwork: you'll learn how to draw and follow building plans, use machinery to cut materials to size, erect scaffolding, as well as lay and damp-proof foundations for a range of different structures. There is plenty of variety in this trade - the work will take you both indoors and outdoors, up high-rise structures and even down tunnels.Through this course you'll learn about:Health, safety and welfare in construction Principles of building construction, information and communication Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers Interpreting working drawings to set our masonry structures Constructing cavity walling to form masonry structures.
Entry requirements
A level 1 qualification in a relevant subject area, passed with merit or distinction grade - plus maths and English grade D or above, or functional skills level 1 maths and English
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks to accurate lines, levels, and plumb using correct bonding patterns.
You'll construct half-brick and one-brick walls to industry standards.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint finish.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand building technology, materials, and key construction terminology.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory sessions and practical workshop sessions. Theory covers construction principles, materials, and technical knowledge. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience building walls and applying bricklaying techniques. Assessment is through practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments as required by the City and Guilds specification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Hertfordshire College Town Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential and commercial sites.
Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers while building site experience.
Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
Groundworker: foundations and below-ground construction work.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts once you have experience and a CSCS card.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, recognised by employers across the construction industry.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 3): earn while you learn and work toward full trade status.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
