Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Saint Austell – Cornwall College St Austell
Cost£3,345.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, full-time during the day. This two-year bricklaying qualification covers the practical and technical skills you need to work as a bricklayer in the construction industry. You'll spend time in workshops developing hands-on techniques alongside the underpinning knowledge that employers expect. The level 2 bricklaying classes follow the City and Guilds framework, giving you a recognised route into the trade.
Who this course is for
Cornwall College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.cornwall.ac.uk or contact our customer services team on 0330 123 2523, who would be happy to help you.
Entry requirements
Cornwall College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.cornwall.ac.uk or contact our customer services team on 0330 123 2523, who would be happy to help you.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply health and safety practices on construction sites.
You'll mix and use mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll build walls, piers, and other masonry structures to given dimensions.
You'll set out and use levelling equipment accurately.
You'll work with different materials, including facing bricks and engineering bricks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops and classrooms at Cornwall College St Austell. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying operations accurately and safely. Your progress is measured throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College St Austell 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.
Masonry labourer: support bricklayers on site while building experience.
Groundworker: construction groundwork often sits alongside masonry skills.
Self-employed bricklayer: many bricklayers work for themselves on local contracts.
Repointing and restoration specialist: repair and maintain older brick structures.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step if you want to qualify as a skilled bricklayer and work toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you later want to teach bricklaying or construction skills.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction and the Built Environment: for those interested in moving into site management or surveying roles.
