Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Peterborough. Classes run at Peterborough College, full-time during the day, over 36 weeks. You'll need a Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or equivalent industry experience to join. The course builds on that foundation, taking your practical skills and technical knowledge to an advanced level in this traditional trade. It covers the underlying principles bricklayers need to work at a higher level on site. A strong level 3 bricklaying qualification to have on your CV.
Who this course is for
This course is the perfect next step after completing the level 2 bricklaying programme and is essential if you want to take your skills to an advanced level. You will focus on the underlying principles and practical skills needed for this industry. You will also learn a variety of skills and develop your knowledge further to ensure you have what it takes within this traditional trade.
Entry requirements
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying or equivalent or relevant industry experience.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced bricklaying techniques across a range of construction tasks.
You'll work with complex bonding patterns and decorative brickwork.
You'll interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.
You'll plan and set out brickwork to precise measurements.
You'll understand the structural principles behind masonry construction.
You'll follow health and safety requirements relevant to bricklaying work on site.
You'll develop the technical knowledge needed to work independently in the trade.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the technical principles of the trade. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Peterborough 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 that gets you there.
Skilled bricklayer (CSCS card). Level 3 supports your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Self-employed bricklayer. Work on your own account for contractors and developers.
Restoration and heritage bricklayer. Specialist work on listed and historic buildings.
Site supervisor. Move into a supervisory role on construction projects.
Estimator or quantity surveyor (with further study). Use your trade knowledge in a commercial role.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. An NVQ route that demonstrates competence in the workplace and supports a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment. A higher-level qualification if you want to move into site management, surveying, or construction technology roles.
Apprenticeship (Level 3 Bricklayer). Combine work and study if you move into employment after this course.
