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Level 2 Bricklaying Course at Tyne Metropolitan College

Cost£1,287.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll build the practical and technical skills that bricklaying work demands. The course covers core construction techniques, from setting out and laying bricks to working safely on site. There are no specific entry requirements; the college will talk you through what to expect when you get in touch. A free bricklaying course for adults and school leavers alike, this leads to the City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TBRICK | Course Title = Bricklaying Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60079137 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Bricklaying | College Delivery Area = STEM Construction and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and lay bricks and blocks accurately.
  • You'll develop skills in constructing walls, piers, and openings to specification.
  • You'll practise mixing and applying mortar correctly.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the materials and tools used in bricklaying work.
  • You'll learn how to work to industry standards and tolerances.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions and classroom-based teaching at Tyne Metropolitan College. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with knowledge-based assessments covering the theory behind the work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying tasks accurately and safely.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College 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 projects.
  • Groundworker: laying foundations and drainage as part of a construction crew.
  • Construction labourer: supporting bricklaying and general building trades on site.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist masonry work in landscaping and rural construction.
  • Repointing and restoration operative: maintaining and repairing older brickwork.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: running your own bricklaying business.

What you could study next

Once you hold this level 2 bricklaying qualification, you could move on to an NVQ Level 3 in Bricklaying, which supports applications for a CSCS Skilled Worker card and opens doors to more senior site roles. A Construction Management qualification at Level 3 or above is worth considering if you want to move into supervisory or site management work.

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