Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Leeds. Classes run at Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma to join. The course runs full-time over 36 weeks, covering cavity walls, solid walls, thin joint masonry, and timber frame cladding. It builds on the foundations of Level 2 and takes your bricklaying skills to a professional standard. A level 3 bricklaying qualification opens the door to skilled bricklayer roles and CSCS skilled-worker card eligibility.
Who this course is for
L3 Diploma in Brickwork: How to use bricklaying tools and equipment; How to set out basic building work; How to build simple brick/block walls; How to build solid walls; How to build cavity walls; How to build using modern construction methods e.g. thin joint masonry and timber frame cladding
Entry requirements
You will have successfully completed a Level 2 Diploma.
What you will learn
You'll use bricklaying tools and equipment correctly and safely.
You'll set out basic building work on site.
You'll build simple brick and block walls.
You'll construct solid walls to a professional standard.
You'll build cavity walls, a core skill for UK residential construction.
You'll work with modern construction methods, including thin joint masonry and timber frame cladding.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical hands-on work at Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus. Assessment is through practical tasks and assignments that reflect real construction work. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply bricklaying techniques accurately and safely across the units covered in the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus 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 that gets you there.
Self-employed bricklayer. Work on residential and commercial projects independently.
Bricklaying subcontractor. Take on contracts through building firms and developers.
Site operative (brickwork). Skilled site roles with larger construction companies.
Restoration bricklayer. Specialist work on heritage and listed buildings.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. An NVQ assessed in the workplace. Completing it supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A step toward site management, surveying, or construction technician roles if you want to move into a supervisory or technical career.
