Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Broxbourne. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks and covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work as a bricklayer. You'll need a Level 1 brickwork qualification or relevant industry experience to join. The level 2 bricklaying classes are hands-on and practical, covering brick and block walling, cavity walling, setting out, and health and safety. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience. Assessment takes place throughout via projects and end-of-unit tests.
Who this course is for
If you're visiting this page let us support your journey to show you that Brick is Best!Most people who grow up in the UK have enjoyed the warmth and certainty of a brick home and it may for them hold a subtle almost nostalgic quality. A mainstay of our construction industry bricklaying has existed for thousands of years with evidence of its use dating back as far as the Roman Empire.On this course you will be working to recognised industrial standards and will gain crucial underpinning knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career as a bricklayer. HRC works closely with key employers in the local area to support not only an outstanding training facility but also progressive routes into employment.
Entry requirements
Completion of a level 1 brickwork qualification or relevant prior knowledge or experience within the industry
What you will learn
You'll construct brick walling to current industry standards.
You'll construct block walling and cavity walling structures.
You'll set out basic masonry structures up to damp proof course level.
You'll mix construction materials correctly.
You'll apply health, safety and welfare principles on a construction site.
You'll develop knowledge of building principles, information, quantities and communication.
You'll use mathematical and problem-solving skills for measuring and setting out.
How you will learn
This is a practical, classroom-based bricklaying course with a strong workshop element. You'll build brickwork models and develop hand skills throughout the year. Assessment is carried out continuously using projects and end-of-unit tests across all seven units. You'll also complete a minimum of 30 hours of work experience as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Broxbourne Campus 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. Laying foundations and below-ground masonry structures.
Construction operative. General site work with a bricklaying specialism.
Self-employed bricklayer. Running your own bricklaying business.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers. Completing it supports your application for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most construction sites require.
Level 3 Site Supervision qualification. Moves you toward a site supervisor or foreperson role.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying (Level 3). Combines paid work with structured training toward full craft status.
