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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Stoke-on-Trent – Nacro Stoke Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Stoke-on-Trent. Classes run at Nacro Stoke Education Centre, with daytime sessions and flexible study over one year. You'll cover practical bricklaying skills in workshops, including building solid walls, constructing cavity walling, and reading construction drawings. Health and safety runs throughout, preparing you for site work. The course also includes Functional Skills in English and maths. At least two weeks of work experience is part of the programme.

Who this course is for

Course overview

Our construction course allows students to develop a variety of skills. Students will be taught a range of skills relating to brick work. We also offer an engaging joinery course where students can build their own models.

Our course includes functional skills throughout to support the students in gaining the relevant industry knowledge.

What will I learn?

You will learn in our workshops with the opportunities to do lots of practical work. The course will cover a range of multi skills including bricklaying and painting and decorating. You will also learn about essential safety that is demanded by the construction industry to prepare you for employment.

Modules

There are a range of units in construction and painting and decorating which can include:

  • Health, safety and welfare in the construction industry
  • Principles of building construction, information and communication.
  • Painting techniques

Assessment

You will be required to complete a range of written assignments. You will also be required to demonstrate some skills whilst being observed by your tutor.

Work experience

You will do at least two weeks of work experience to support your studies, gain experience and potentially develop contacts with future employers. Our team will help you secure a work placement and will provide you with everything required for you to attend your placement.

Enrichment opportunities

There are a variety of enrichment opportunities on offer throughout the year, including trips and external visits.

Career and progression

Progression to employment or to an apprenticeship.

What makes our Get Set! courses different?

Each Get Set! course at Nacro Stoke-on-Trent Education Centre is designed to accelerate your learning and enable you to identify and make progress towards your aspirations. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.

What you will learn

  • You'll build solid brick walls using correct techniques and materials.
  • You'll construct cavity walling to form masonry structures.
  • You'll interpret construction drawings to set out masonry work accurately.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices required by the construction industry.
  • You'll develop English and maths skills relevant to construction work.
  • You'll gain hands-on practical experience through at least two weeks of work placement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions, with hands-on tasks observed and assessed by your tutor. You'll also complete written assignments. Assessment combines tutor observation of your practical skills and written work. Work experience forms part of the programme, giving you time on a real placement arranged with support from the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nacro Stoke Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial builds.
  • Masonry labourer: support bricklayers and groundworkers on site.
  • Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist masonry work, often in landscaping or heritage settings.
  • Repointing and restoration worker: repair and maintain older brickwork structures.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to qualify as a skilled bricklayer and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine paid work with structured training once you're in employment.
  • CSCS Green Card (Labourer): entry-level site card you can apply for while building toward a full skilled-worker card.
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