Free Level 3 Bricklaying Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day, over one year. This level 3 bricklaying qualification builds on Level 2 skills, taking you into complex and decorative masonry, advanced construction techniques, and site supervisory work. You'll need a Level 2 Bricklaying qualification (or equivalent) and Level 2 Functional Skills or Grade 3 GCSE in English and Maths to join. It's a focused, full-time bricklaying course that develops the technical depth employers look for at a senior level.
Who this course is for
This qualification is a perfect route to pursue if you have already completed the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying and are seeking further skills, increased opportunity of personal growth and/or employment. The Level 3 Diploma takes bricklaying to the next level, incorporating complex and decorative work as well as site supervisory skills.
This course is at an advanced level and covers many aspects of advanced masonry. You will further your understanding of the construction industry and have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. You will gain confidence by developing your skills as a bricklayer and will learn how craft activities are carried out to tight tolerances. You will be taught in our first-class workshops and advance your knowledge of how the construction industry operates in our well-equipped classrooms and computer suites. You will have the opportunity to engage with industry via work placements and through a work experience programme.
Entry requirements
For entry to this programme, you will require a Level 2 Bench Joinery qualification (or equivalent) and you will require either a Level 2 in Functional Skills or a Grade 3 in English and Maths GCSE. You must have a keen interest in construction and a good work ethic. You must be able to work alone and as part of a team and demonstrate commitment to the course.
What you will learn
You'll apply advanced bricklaying techniques to complex structures and decorative work.
You'll plan and carry out intricate masonry tasks to a high standard.
You'll develop site supervisory skills, including organising and overseeing work.
You'll deepen your understanding of construction industry practices and standards.
You'll work with a range of materials and methods used in advanced masonry.
You'll interpret and work from technical drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical, hands-on bricklaying sessions at Truro College. Assessment includes practical tasks that demonstrate your skills in advanced masonry and supervisory work, alongside knowledge-based assessments covering construction principles and industry standards.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: skilled trade work on residential and commercial builds.
Senior bricklayer: leading bricklaying work on larger projects.
Site supervisor: overseeing construction teams and daily site operations.
Masonry specialist: complex decorative and heritage stonework.
Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business.
Construction site manager: progressing into broader site management roles.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 in Bricklaying: a competence-based qualification that supports your CSCS skilled-worker card application, recognised by contractors across the industry.
Level 4 HNC in Construction and the Built Environment: if you want to move into technical or management roles, this takes your knowledge further.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory or management positions on site.
