Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Kidderminster. Classes run at Kidderminster College Main Campus, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. You'll develop practical bricklaying skills through hands-on training, covering the techniques and knowledge that construction employers look for. The City and Guilds level 2 bricklaying qualification is a recognised step toward working as a bricklayer on site. Concessions may be available, so check with the college if cost is a concern.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject
Entry requirements
Please see our website for current details.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to industry standards.
You'll develop skills in setting out and building walls, piers, and corners.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise safe working methods and site health and safety procedures.
You'll learn how to select and use the correct tools and materials for bricklaying tasks.
You'll develop knowledge of mortar mixing and joint finishing techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching and practical, hands-on sessions in the college's construction facilities. Assessment combines practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, with written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kidderminster College Main 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.
Construction operative. Entry-level site work across building projects.
Groundworker. Site preparation and groundwork alongside bricklaying skills.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and landscaping bricklaying work.
Self-employed bricklayer. Run your own bricklaying business on local contracts.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for bricklayers aiming for a CSCS skilled-worker card and higher-grade site work.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn and build site experience with an employer.
CSCS Card. Required on most UK construction sites; your Level 2 Diploma supports your application.
