Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork

If you have already completed a first year training course in bricklaying, this Level 2 qualification will allow you to progress onto the next stage. It is suitable for college-based students as well as those on apprenticeship schemes working towards NVQ Level 2. The NVQ Level 2 course will run over 2 years. The course is designed to help you progress your training within a practical environment that also includes written assignments. Our expert tutors, who’ll expect you to be self-motivated and keen to achieve, will teach you subjects including:

• Health and Safety
• Building Methods and Construction Technology
• Interpreting Working drawings to Set Out Masonry Structures
• Building Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers
• Cavity Walling forming Masonry Structures

There’ll be a mix of hands-on work and written projects, followed by practical synoptic tests and a theory online test for each unit. With this course you’ll be taking an important step forward in the next stage of your career as a bricklayer in the construction industry and gaining the talents employers are keen to employ. This course is a Study Programme which consists of:

• Vocational Qualification
• Work Experience
• Tutorial
• Maths*
• English*

* If you have not already achieved a GCSE pass at grade C or above in English and Maths (New grades = Grade 5 or above) you will study Maths and/ or English as an integral part of your college programme. You will require PPE (personal protective equipment) in order to start your course. You’ll need steel toe cap boots and a hi vis top.

Level 1 diploma in brickwork
GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (or equivalent)

This course is free for 16-18yrs; for 19-23yrs, course is free if you have not achieved a full Level 2 qualification.

For all other students fees apply:
1st year course fee £1,286; Exam Fee £95

Loans & assistance are available from Student Services.