Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College. Daytime, part-time bricklaying classes make it easier to fit study around other commitments. Over 400 hours, you'll develop the practical and technical skills needed to work as a bricklayer. The City and Guilds Level 2 bricklaying qualification is well regarded by construction employers and can open the door to a career on site. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Technical Certificate in Bricklaying
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to industry standards.
You'll develop skills in setting out and constructing walls, piers, and corners.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn safe working practices and how to use tools and equipment correctly.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll build knowledge of construction materials, their properties, and appropriate use.
You'll understand how to work to tolerances and check your own work for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in a workshop environment alongside classroom sessions covering underpinning knowledge. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, along with written or online tests covering technical knowledge. Your progress will be assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College 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.
Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative: general site work while building further trade skills.
Maintenance bricklayer: repair and restore brickwork on existing buildings.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts once you have experience and cards.
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 teach bricklaying or construction skills.
CSCS card: not a qualification, but a practical next step once you hold a relevant NVQ, confirming your competence to work on managed construction sites.
