Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Bromley. Evening classes run at London South East Colleges Bromley Campus, part-time over 34 weeks. You can fit this bricklaying qualification around your existing commitments. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (English and maths are desirable) or a Level 1 qualification to join. The course covers the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to set plans and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint profiles.
You'll construct walls, piers, and other masonry structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and setting-out information.
You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand the properties of bricklaying materials and how to select them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom instruction. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to a set standard, with written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your work is assessed against City and Guilds criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges Bromley 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 build team.
Dry stone waller. Specialist masonry work in heritage and landscaping.
Self-employed bricklayer. Take on contracts and run your own jobs.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work while building further skills.
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 pass on your trade skills and teach bricklaying.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS). For those moving toward a supervisory or site management role.
