Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Leeds – Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus, part-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Diploma before starting. The course covers using bricklaying tools and equipment, setting out building work, and constructing brick and block walls, including cavity walls and modern methods such as thin joint masonry. This free bricklaying course for adults is a solid route into work as a bricklayer.

Who this course is for

L2 Diploma in Brickwork: How to use bricklaying tools and equipment; How to set out basic building work; How to build simple brick/block walls; How to build solid walls; How to build cavity walls; How to build using modern construction methods e.g. thin joint masonry and timber frame cladding

Entry requirements

You will have successfully completed a Level 1 Diploma.

What you will learn

  • You'll use bricklaying tools and equipment correctly and safely.
  • You'll set out basic building work on site.
  • You'll build simple brick and block walls.
  • You'll construct solid walls to specification.
  • You'll build cavity walls.
  • You'll work with modern construction methods, including thin joint masonry and timber frame cladding.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical bricklaying work. Assessment is hands-on, covering the skills and tasks set out in the Level 2 Diploma. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying tasks to the required standard, including setting out, wall construction, and use of modern building methods.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building South Bank 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.
  • Blocklayer: specialist work laying concrete blocks and masonry units.
  • Construction operative: general site work with a bricklaying specialism.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: take on your own contracts once experienced.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural masonry work.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach bricklaying or construction skills.
  • Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.