Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. Fee discounts and exemptions may be available depending on your circumstances, and fees may apply for others. Contact the college directly for details on what you might pay. This is a focused, full-time bricklaying qualification covering the core skills employers look for on site. You'll work through 312 hours of training, learning to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely. The City and Guilds Level 2 Bricklaying Course is a recognised bricklaying qualification in the construction sector.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to industry standards using a range of bonding patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different construction tasks.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll build walls, piers, and other masonry structures accurately.
You'll apply health and safety practices on a construction site.
You'll use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll work to tolerances and check your own work for quality.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based tests. You'll be observed carrying out bricklaying tasks to demonstrate competence, and you'll complete written or online assessments covering underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green 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. Site preparation and foundations work alongside bricklaying teams.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work building toward skilled trades.
Dry stone waller. Specialist masonry work in landscaping and heritage projects.
Repointing and restoration operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers wanting to demonstrate advanced site competence and move toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to pass on your trade skills by teaching or training others.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS). A short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
