Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College, part-time during the day, over 10 months. This level 3 bricklaying qualification builds on Level 2 skills, moving into advanced brickwork, problem-solving, and the kind of accountability that skilled site work demands. You'll need to have completed a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, or pass a skills test showing equivalent industry experience, before you start. The course is predominantly practical and physically demanding.
Who this course is for
Building upon the skills developed at Level 1 (or Intermediate Brickwork) and Level 2, this course focuses on advanced brickwork, skills and knowledge.Due to the nature of the construction industry, this is a physically challenging course which is predominantly delivered in a practical format. At this level of study, there is more emphasis put on problem-solving skills, accountability, and self-motivation, these can be considered among the key attributes required to transition into skilled employment upon course completion successfully.
Entry requirements
Completion of the Level 2 Diploma course or a skills test to prove level of industrial experience appropriate to the course.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced bricklaying techniques beyond standard Level 2 work.
You'll solve complex brickwork problems on practical tasks.
You'll work with greater accountability and self-direction on projects.
You'll develop knowledge of construction principles at a skilled-trade level.
You'll practise setting out and constructing intricate brickwork features.
You'll build the technical judgement needed for skilled employment in construction.
How you will learn
Learning is predominantly practical and classroom based. You'll work through hands-on bricklaying tasks that reflect real construction demands. Assessment is based on your practical performance and the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course. The emphasis at this level is on applied problem-solving and independent working, so you'll be expected to take initiative and show accountability in your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer: this is the qualification to get you there.
Self-employed bricklayer. Run your own brickwork business on residential or commercial sites.
Brickwork foreman. Oversee bricklaying teams on construction projects.
Restoration bricklayer. Specialist work on heritage and listed buildings.
Construction site operative. Broader site roles drawing on advanced trade skills.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. An NVQ assessed in the workplace. Completing one gives you the evidence needed for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A higher-level route if you want to move into site management, surveying, or construction technology roles.
