Program Overview

BRICKLAYING

Level 2 Diploma

Overview

The Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma is a one-year full-time course designed to provide students with the foundation skills and knowledge for a career in the construction industry. The course focuses on bricklaying and construction, with a strong emphasis on practical training and hands-on experience.

Course Breakdown

• Health, Safety and welfare construction
• Principles of building construction, information and communication
• Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers
• Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
• Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures

Entry Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) or above, including English (Language or Literature) or Maths, or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Level 1 Bricklaying course

Key Information

• Teaching and assessment: Combination of externally-assessed exams, projects, and practical assessments
• Uniform and kit costs: Approximately £50, depending on the items purchased
• Career opportunities: Progression onto a Level 3 apprenticeship or T-level, with potential roles including Bricklayer, Cladding installer, Site civils operative, Landscaper, and Site manager

Facilities

• State-of-the-art Sustainable Construction Centre on campus
• Training rigs
• Glulam workshops
• Modular building workshop
• Bench joinery workshops
• BIM labs
• CAD studios
• Enhanced IT facilities

Why Choose This College Course?

• BOOST YOUR SKILLS: Build foundation skills and knowledge in bricklaying and construction
• PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Get hands-on training using innovative facilities
• RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION: Gain a recognised Level 2 qualification to enable progression onto further courses and apprenticeships

Career Opportunities

• Bricklayer: Average salary £50,000
• Cladding installer: Average salary £50,000
• Site civils operative: Average salary £32,000
• Landscaper: Average salary £40,000
• Site manager: Average salary £45,000

Additional Information

• The course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in bricklaying and construction, with a focus on practical training and hands-on experience.
• The course is taught in state-of-the-art facilities, including the Sustainable Construction Centre on campus.
• Students will have the opportunity to progress onto further courses and apprenticeships, with potential career opportunities in the construction industry.