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Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Birmingham – University College Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Birmingham. Classes run at University College Birmingham, full-time during the day. You'll build the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in construction, training in a purpose-built sustainable construction centre on campus. This free bricklaying course for adults and school leavers takes one year full-time. A level 2 bricklaying qualification opens doors to apprenticeships and further construction training.

Who this course is for

Have you got a passion for laying bricks and working in construction? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry needs skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Bricklaying Level 2 course, you will gain the foundation of skills and knowledge for future work within this sector.

To support your practical training, you will study in state-of-the-art facilities at our purpose-built Centre for Sustainable Construction on campus. On completing the Level 2 Bricklaying course, you will be able to progress onto further construction courses, apprenticeships and careers in this field.

Entry requirements

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to lay bricks accurately to industry standards.
  • You'll develop skills in setting out and constructing brick and block walls.
  • You'll practise working with mortar, including mixing and application.
  • You'll study construction drawings and how to interpret them on site.
  • You'll cover health and safety requirements for construction work.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in bricklaying.
  • You'll develop maths and English skills relevant to working in construction.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a purpose-built construction training centre, alongside classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, as well as written or knowledge-based assessments. University College Birmingham will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University College Birmingham 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: laying concrete blocks for foundations and structural walls.
  • Construction operative: general site work while building specialist skills.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork.
  • Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
  • Construction Apprenticeship (Bricklaying): combine paid work with structured training toward full trade qualification.
  • Level 3 qualifications in other construction trades: if you want to broaden into plastering, stonemasonry, or site supervision.
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