Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Worthing. Classes run full-time at Northbrook MET West Durrington Campus. To join, you'll need to have completed the City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills (Bricklaying). The course takes one year and covers the skills and knowledge you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll train in a purpose-built construction centre with industry-experienced staff. Bricklayers are in strong demand and the work is well paid.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
To study on this course you will need to have successfully completed the Bricklaying Level 1 course City & Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills (Bricklaying) Level 1.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls and structures to industry standards.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll set out and build corners, piers, and openings.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll understand the properties and uses of different bricklaying materials.
You'll develop the accuracy and speed expected in professional bricklaying work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a purpose-built brickwork centre, alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering theory. Industry-experienced staff teach and assess you throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northbrook MET West Durrington 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.
Groundworker. Laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction team.
Construction operative. General site work across a range of building projects.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and landscape bricklaying and stonework.
Self-employed bricklayer. Running your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers. Completing it supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most employers and contractors require on site.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management. Moves you toward a supervisory or site management role in construction.
CSCS Card. Once qualified, you can apply for the card that proves your competence to work on UK construction sites.
