Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course runs for 42 weeks and covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely on site. This level 2 bricklaying qualification is awarded by City and Guilds and is a solid foundation for starting work in the construction industry.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar to the correct consistency and specification.
You'll set out and construct walls, piers, and other masonry structures.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll use, maintain, and store bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
You'll work to tolerances and check your work for accuracy and quality.
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 underpinning theory. You'll be assessed on your ability to complete real bricklaying tasks to industry standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential and commercial sites.
Groundworker: construction groundwork including foundations and drainage.
Dry stone waller: specialist masonry work in rural and heritage settings.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
Self-employed bricklayer: run your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for experienced bricklayers, and the qualification linked to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management: for those moving into supervisory or site management roles.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying: combine work and study to build on your Level 2 skills with an employer.
