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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Milton Keynes

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Milton Keynes. Classes run at Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site. The course takes one year to complete. You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely to industry standards. This is a solid route into the construction industry, with a bricklaying qualification recognised by employers in the sector.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
  • You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
  • You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll build walls, piers, and other masonry structures to set tolerances.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
  • You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment used in bricklaying.
  • You'll understand the properties and uses of different building materials.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with knowledge-based assessments covering theory and safe working practices. You'll be assessed on your ability to complete real bricklaying tasks to the required quality and accuracy.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes College Chaffron Way Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer: this is your starting qualification.
  • Bricklaying labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on construction projects.
  • Construction operative. General site work across residential and commercial builds.
  • Dry stone waller. Specialist masonry work in landscaping and rural construction.
  • Repointing and restoration operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.
  • Self-employed bricklayer. Work independently once you have further experience and cards.

What you could study next

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying is the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and contractors require on site. You could also look at a Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision if you want to move into a supervisory role. Some learners go on to an Apprenticeship to combine work and further study.

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