Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Rainham. Classes run at Rainham Campus Construction Centre, full-time during the day. This is a focused, full-time bricklaying qualification covering the core skills employers expect on site. The course runs for 44 weeks. You'll cover bricklaying techniques, setting out, and working safely, building practical ability through hands-on training. City and Guilds is the awarding body, so the level 2 bricklaying certificate carries weight with construction employers.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bond patterns.
You'll develop skills in setting out and building corners, angles, and openings.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll apply safe working practices and use personal protective equipment correctly.
You'll learn how to mix and use mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll practise building cavity walls and other common construction details.
You'll understand the properties and uses of different bricks, blocks, and materials.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a construction training environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. You'll be assessed throughout the course, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rainham Campus Construction Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. Lay bricks and blocks on residential and commercial builds.
Bricklaying labourer. Support bricklayers on site while building experience.
Groundworker. Site preparation and groundworks for construction projects.
Construction operative. General site work across a range of trades.
Maintenance bricklayer. Repair and upkeep of existing brick structures.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers. It supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. If you want to pass on your trade skills, this qualification lets you teach or train others in a college or training setting.
