Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Chesterfield – Full-time
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 2. Chesterfield College lists a fee of £1,344 if you're not eligible. Contact Chesterfield College for more info.
Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying to join. Over one year, you'll develop the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site every day. The City and Guilds Diploma in Bricklaying is a recognised bricklaying qualification that supports progression into employment or further training in the construction trades.
Who this course is for
16-18 Year Old Learners
Entry requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to form walls, piers, and other structures to a professional standard.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll set out and build cavity walls, including insulation and wall ties.
You'll work with mortar mixes and understand the properties of different materials.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying and construction sites.
You'll use hand tools and equipment correctly and safely.
You'll understand building regulations and how they apply to brickwork.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop at Chesterfield College. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on both your technical ability and your understanding of construction principles throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer in residential or commercial construction.
Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site while building experience.
Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
Dry stone waller: specialist bricklaying and stonework in rural or heritage settings.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintain existing brickwork structures.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-level site roles.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or Level 3): combine work and training with an employer, earning while you learn.
CSCS Card: once you hold the right NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card to work on most UK construction sites.
