Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Sutton. Classes run at Carshalton College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop the practical and technical skills needed to work as a bricklayer, covering everything from laying bricks and blocks to reading construction drawings and working safely on site. Bricklaying classes are hands-on, giving you solid grounding in the trade. This is a City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn to set out and prepare brickwork to given specifications.
You'll practise laying bricks and blocks in a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll work with cavity walls, piers, and other common brickwork structures.
You'll learn to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to construction sites.
You'll develop an understanding of materials, tools, and equipment used in bricklaying.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop, building real brickwork structures under supervision. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed against the City and Guilds standards throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Carshalton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction team.
Construction labourer: supporting trades on site while building experience.
Dry stone waller: specialist brickwork and stonework for heritage or landscaping projects.
Repointing and restoration operative: repair and maintenance of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach or train others in the trade.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS): a short course for those moving into supervisory roles on site.
