Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough TEC, full-time during the day. This level 2 bricklaying qualification covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll study for around 12 months. The course includes hands-on bricklaying classes alongside underpinning trade knowledge. It's a focused, full-time route that takes you from the basics through to job-ready skills.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.scarboroughtec.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to construct walls, piers, and other structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and joint finish.
You'll set out and build curved, angled, and straight brickwork.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment correctly.
You'll understand materials, including brick types, blocks, and bonding patterns.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, plus written or knowledge-based assessments covering trade theory. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough TEC 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 construction team.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural stonework.
Construction labourer: site support role while building further trade 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 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass on your trade skills and teach bricklaying.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3): combines paid work with structured training if you move into employment.
