Free Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Hemel Hempstead. Classes run at West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks, giving you solid grounding in the skills bricklayers use on site every day. You'll cover everything from laying bricks and blocks to reading drawings and working safely. This level 2 bricklaying qualification is a strong starting point if you're heading into the construction industry.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll set out and build walls, piers, and corners to specification.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll work to tolerances and check your own work for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, and knowledge-based assessments that test your understanding of materials, methods, and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Herts College Hemel Hempstead Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction crew.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on site while building further skills.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing masonry.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification linked to a CSCS Skilled Worker card that many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to pass your skills on and teach bricklaying or construction trades.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into a supervisory role on site.
