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Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying to join, and evidence of previous work or a commitment to study may also be required. The course runs full-time over one year, covering solid walling, piers, working drawings, and the principles of building construction. It's a hands-on bricklaying qualification built around full-scale workshop training.

Who this course is for

Are you a recent school leaver or someone eager to step into the dynamic world of construction and bricklaying? Then this Level 2 course could be for you. Bricklaying is one of the most important trades in the industry and the building you will work on will stand for many years. With state-of-the-art workshops, equipped with professional quality tools, you will be learning in an environment which simulates a real-life building site. With a shortage of good quality bricklayers, why not join our course to give you the skills and opportunity to gain a well-paid trade.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Entry Criteria

You must have achieved Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying.

Evidence of previous work or a commitment to study may be required.

Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study

If you have not achieved your Maths and English to Grade 4, you would have to do this. Employers are looking for bricklayers who have their Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply techniques for building solid walling and isolated and attached piers.
  • You'll interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures.
  • You'll learn the principles of building construction and information and communication in the trade.
  • You'll follow health, safety, and welfare requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain work placement experience relevant to bricklaying.

How you will learn

You'll learn in full-scale workshops equipped with professional-quality tools, with teaching from staff who have industry experience in the trade. Work experience is a core part of the course, and the centre will support you in finding a relevant placement. If you're aged 16 to 18 and haven't yet achieved Grade 4 in maths and English, you'll also study those alongside the bricklaying content.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer: this level 2 bricklaying course is your starting point.
  • Bricklaying labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on residential and commercial sites.
  • Construction operative. General site work across a range of build projects.
  • Masonry worker. Specialist work with brick, block, and stone structures.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork. The natural next step after this qualification. A Level 3 takes your technical skills further and opens the door to more senior site roles and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Bricklaying Apprenticeship. Combine work and study to earn while you build on your Level 2 skills in a paid role.
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