Level 2 Bricklaying Course in Andover. Classes run at Sparsholt College Andover Campus, full-time during the day. This is a focused, intensive route into the trade, covering the core skills bricklayers use on site every day. The course runs for 340 hours in total. You'll work toward a bricklaying qualification recognised by employers across the construction industry.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks to line, level, and plumb.
You'll practise constructing cavity walls and solid walls.
You'll work with mortar, understanding mix ratios and application.
You'll build corners, piers, and openings accurately.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common building materials.
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 assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying operations to industry standards. Both your practical skills and your understanding of underpinning knowledge are assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Sparsholt College Andover 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 projects.
Groundworker. Laying foundations and below-ground masonry structures.
Construction operative. General site work with a bricklaying specialism.
Self-employed bricklayer. Taking on private and contract work independently.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and landscaping brickwork and stonework.
What you could study next
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for experienced bricklayers. Completing it supports your application for a CSCS Skilled Worker card, which many employers and sites require.
Level 3 Diploma in Site Management. For those moving toward a supervisory or site management role in construction.
CSCS Card. Not a qualification, but once you hold your Level 2 Diploma you can apply for a CSCS card to work on managed construction sites.
