Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, part-time during the day, one day a week over a year. You'll need a Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying to join. The course builds on that foundation, covering the practical and technical skills bricklayers use on site. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though the course may be free if you're 19 to 23 years old and this is your first full Level 2.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
Entry requirements
Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying.
What you will learn
You'll develop accurate bricklaying techniques for a range of wall types and bonds.
You'll work with mortar mixes, understanding the right consistency and application for different jobs.
You'll set out and build cavity walls, piers, and openings to specification.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and work to given dimensions.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying on construction sites.
You'll use and maintain the hand tools and equipment bricklayers use every day.
You'll understand the properties of bricks, blocks, and other masonry materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course, not just at the end.
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: lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial builds.
Groundworker: site preparation and below-ground masonry work.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural masonry.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintain older brickwork.
Self-employed bricklayer: take on contracts directly once experienced.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification experienced bricklayers need for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which most larger sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach construction trades in the future.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
