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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Gravesend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll cover both theory and practical bricklaying skills, including blocklaying, cavity walls, thin joint methods, masonry cladding, modular paving, and setting out for varied brick designs. This level 2 bricklaying qualification gives you a solid foundation for working in the construction industry. Some units are assessed internally through practical and written tests; others are assessed externally via online exams through NOCN.

Who this course is for

Level 2 Bricklaying includes both theory and practical elements for enhanced brickwork to include bricklaying, blocklaying, cavity walls, thin joint methods, setting out for varied enhanced brick skills and designs, masonry cladding and modular paving.

Elements of work will be assessed internally with practical and written tests, some areas will be externally assessed via online exams through the awarding body.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise bricklaying and blocklaying techniques to a high standard.
  • You'll build cavity walls using correct construction methods.
  • You'll apply thin joint methods for modern masonry work.
  • You'll set out brickwork for varied enhanced designs and patterns.
  • You'll install masonry cladding on structures.
  • You'll lay modular paving accurately and to specification.
  • You'll develop the underpinning theory that supports safe, skilled brickwork on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Some elements are assessed internally through practical tests and written assessments. Other areas are assessed externally via online exams through NOCN. 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.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend 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 with concrete and dense blocks.
  • Masonry operative: stonework and cladding on construction projects.
  • Groundworker: entry-level site roles using related construction skills.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business.

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 Diploma in Site Supervision (Construction): moves you toward a supervisory role on site.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combine on-the-job training with further study while earning a wage.
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