Level 2
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Construction
Bricklaying Apprenticeship Level 2 (September 2026 Entry)
A bricklaying apprenticeship is a great way to combine work and learning if you want to work in the construction trade.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 24 months
- Start Date - September
- Where - Brunel Construction Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
To be able to start a bricklaying apprenticeship, you need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week and attend college one day a week. Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures, such as chimney stacks.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will learn how to complete basic bricklaying tasks and work with a variety of materials. Your day to day work will include measuring work areas and setting out the first courses of bricks or blocks and how to then set up corners. You will check that they are straight using a spirit level and a line. You will learn to mix mortar and understand how to work out the quantities required.
In our workshops, you will learn to set out masonry structures and construct masonry cladding. While in the workshop you will learn to apply different external finishes including pebble dashing and plastering curved surfaces.
While your practical skills are improving, it is essential that you understand the importance
of health and safety on site and safe working practices. In the building trades, good maths skills are essential and your apprenticeship will support developing these, both via a maths qualification and also by contextualised learning, for example understanding quantities, ratios and angles.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
A minimum of GCSE English and maths at grade 2 or above.
To start your apprenticeship you must have secured employment that the college has agreed is suitable.
Assessment Methods
The achievement of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the training plan whilst carrying out off-the-job training (OFTJ). The completion of a portfolio of work-based evidence.
End Point Assessment –
Once all assessments are completed the apprentice will go through the final stage of the apprenticeship which will involve a multiple-choice test, one day practical test and professional discussion.
Course Progression
Higher level apprenticeship qualification
Level 3 Craft Bricklayer apprenticeship
Employment
Career Progression
Qualified bricklayers can access a range of employers working on building sites, for housing or commericial development companies or setting up their own businesses.
WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
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