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Level 2 Two Year Bricklaying

Course overview

 

The Level 2 Two Year Bricklaying course is designed for students who want to
build practical skills and start a career in the construction industry. This
practical course will develop your confidence in brickwork while helping you
understand how buildings are constructed in the real world.

 

Working in our industry-standard workshops, you’ll learn how to use
professional tools, work safely on site and build brick and block structures to
a high standard. Bricklayers play a key role in construction projects across the
UK, from new housing developments to large commercial buildings, and this course
will help prepare you for that environment.

Course information

 

Throughout the course, you’ll develop a range of practical and technical
skills used by professional bricklayers, including:

 

    • Health and Safety in Construction – learning how to work
      safely on building sites and follow industry regulations

 

    • The Construction Industry – understanding how
      construction projects are organised and the different roles within the
      industry

 

    • Working Efficiently on Site – developing teamwork,
      communication and time management skills expected by employers

 

    • Handling Materials – safely loading, unloading and
      preparing building materials for construction tasks

 

    • Mixing and Preparing Mortar – learning correct mixing
      ratios and preparing materials ready for use

 

    • Calculating Materials – understanding how to measure and
      estimate the materials needed for a job

 

  • Building Brick and Block Walls – constructing straight
    walls, corners and simple structures using professional bricklaying
    techniques

 

You will also learn how to use bricklaying tools correctly, set out brickwork
accurately and build walls that are level, aligned and finished to a
professional standard. These are essential skills used by bricklayers working
across the construction industry.