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Level 2 Stonemasonry Course in Northampton

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Moulton College for more info.

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About this course

Level 2 Stonemasonry Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners.

The course covers stone carving, letter cutting, conservation, restoration, and construction. You'll work in a specialist workshop with professional tools and equipment. Students also get the chance to gain commercial experience at Exeter Cathedral. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Stonemasonry.

Who this course is for

Grade 3 (D) in GCSE English and maths

Entry requirements

Grade 3 (D) in GCSE English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical stone carving techniques.
  • You'll practise letter cutting on stone.
  • You'll learn conservation and restoration methods for historic stonework.
  • You'll build skills in stonemasonry construction.
  • You'll use specialist tools and workshop equipment safely.
  • You'll gain hands-on commercial experience in a real heritage setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a specialist stonemasonry workshop. Teaching covers both technical skills and craft knowledge. Assessment is through practical work and assignments completed during the course. You'll also take part in commercial experience at Exeter Cathedral, applying your skills in a working heritage environment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Stonemason, works on new builds, repairs, and heritage structures.
  • Heritage conservation stonemason, restores historic buildings and monuments.
  • Architectural carver, creates decorative stonework for buildings.
  • Monumental mason, produces headstones, memorials, and inscriptions.
  • Stone restoration specialist, works on churches, cathedrals, and listed buildings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Stonemasonry, the next step for stonemasons seeking skilled-worker recognition and a CSCS card.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Heritage Skills (Stonemasonry), for those focusing on conservation and historic building work.
  • Stonemasonry Apprenticeship, combining work-based training with further study toward a higher-level qualification.
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