Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. You'll develop practical bricklaying skills across 600 hours of hands-on training. The course uses City and Guilds as the awarding body, giving you a level 2 bricklaying qualification that employers in construction recognise. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Brickwork L2 Dip E&T (ABR00YELF2 25/26LA) is based in the Brickwork department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks accurately to set lines and levels.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency for different applications.
You'll construct walls, piers, and other masonry structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll identify and select appropriate materials for different bricklaying tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at Lowestoft Campus. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments set by City and Guilds. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction team.
Dry Stone Waller: specialist masonry work in landscaping and rural construction.
Repointing and Restoration Operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
Construction Labourer: site support roles while building toward skilled-worker status.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, demonstrating competence on site.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying: combine work and study to gain on-the-job experience alongside a recognised qualification.
Site Supervisor or Foreman roles may require further qualifications such as a CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificate.
