Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Worksop. Classes run at North Notts College, part-time during the day, so you can fit study around other commitments. Over the course of a year, you'll develop the practical and technical skills needed to work as a bricklayer in the construction industry. You'll start with an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. This is a City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification, covering everything from setting out and laying bricks to reading construction drawings.
Who this course is for
If you want to be a fully qualified carpenter and joiner, working in the construction industry, this course is for you. It's aimed at learners aged 16 and above who work or want to work in the construction industry and specialise in working with wood. It's ideal for anyone who has already completed a level 1 carpentry or construction course and wants to move on to to the next level.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls, piers, and other structures.
You'll set out and mark up brickwork from construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint profiles.
You'll build corners, junctions, and openings including arches and door frames.
You'll work safely on construction sites, following health and safety regulations.
You'll identify and use the correct tools, materials, and equipment for bricklaying tasks.
You'll understand construction principles including damp-proof courses and cavity wall construction.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom and in practical workshop sessions where you'll carry out hands-on bricklaying tasks. You'll be assessed through a combination of practical assignments, observations of your work, and written or online tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your skills and knowledge across the units covered in the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. North Notts College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer; this qualification is your starting point.
Groundworker. Laying foundations and drainage on construction sites.
Construction operative. General site work across residential and commercial projects.
Self-employed bricklayer. Take on contracts once you have experience and a CSCS card.
Repointing and restoration specialist. Repair and maintain older brick structures.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers; supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to teach or train others in construction skills.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). Moves you toward a supervisory or site management role.
