L2 Diploma in Bricklaying - No L2 Entitlement

Mode of study

Full Time

Start date

08/09/2025

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 3 including a grade 4 in either maths or English and a Level 1 qualification.

Teaching staff

All the tutors are fully qualified experienced bricklayers All the teachers regularly return to industry to keep up with current building methods of construction

Course Code

DP2BKA1F/1

Duration

1-Year

Location

St Albans Campus

Awarding body

National Open College Network

Assessment

The course is assessed with practical modules and unit on-line exams and assignments. Students will sit two end of year exams in Brickwork & Functional skills & will have the option to sit the CSCS Health & Safety exam (additional cost for CSCS exam if the learner requires it).

About the course

1 year full time Level 2 Diploma. Core units are: Health & Safety and Principles of Construction. The practical units are: Setting Out, Constructing complex garden wall and detailed cavity walling. You will continue to study Maths and English at the level appropriate for you.

Career options

On successful completion of an Level 2 Diploma the natural progression is to continue developing your skills with a Level 3 diploma or an NVQ work based qualification

Trowel trades can lead you onto many different career paths, including higher level courses to further develop your skills in your chosen subject(s).

Course Content - What will I learn?

You will enhance the skills acquired during the Level 1 course. You will further develop your bricklaying skills with more experience and knowledge increasing your awareness of the construction industry and options for future qualifications and employment

Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.

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