Due to high demand for our 2024/2025 intake, many of our courses are now approaching capacity. If you’re still interested in joining us, please submit an application and we’ll be in touch to discuss your available options.
If you have already gained your Level 1 bricklaying qualification and want to continue on your journey to becoming a bricklayer, this course will take your skills to the next level.
Construction Certificates are globally-recognised craft qualifications and are accepted in the construction industry.
Also, if you earn less than £30,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE!
To access this course, you are required to have:
Site experience would be considered - please specify experience at interview
Commitment to learning, good attendance and punctuality
*Applications from adults without the necessary qualifications but with relevant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.
During this course you will study the following modules:
Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers
Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures
Health, safety and welfare in construction
Principles of building construction, information and communication
By studying this course you will:
Learn about bricklaying techniques in practical and theory sessions
Find out about health and safety on construction sites and how important it is
Improve your communication skills
Learn about numeracy and literacy skills to prepare you for a life in construction
Throughout the course you will be assessed in the following ways:
Continual assessment and feedback from tutors
Practical assessments
Job-related multiple-choice questions at the end of each unit
Online exams
To gain the diploma you must be successful in achieving all units and pass the synoptic practical tests.
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to progress to:
Employment in the construction industry
Dedicated trade workshops with industry-standard professional tools and equipment
Highly motivated tutors with recent professional experience of working in the industry
Opportunity to move to a construction apprenticeship and continue with your course
Industry-recognised qualifications that will look great on your CV