Bricklaying Level 2

Perfect your brickwork and building skills to a professional and industry-recognised standard.

Practical training takes place in the College’s purpose-built, specialist workshop which is designed to give you the best environment for perfecting the skills to become a competent bricklayer. Theory work is taught in well-equipped classrooms and IT pods, underpinning your existing knowledge with more in-depth subjects such as the interpretation of working drawings, estimating, and setting out buildings. The course content is developed to mirror the industry’s work requirements, giving successful candidates an excellent opportunity for gaining employment in the construction sector. The emphasis on self-motivation and problem solving will further advance your skills to make sure you are ready for employment during and after this course.

Qualification City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

Duration One year

Course Content A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction • Principles of Building Construction • Building Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers • Interpret Working Drawings • Build Cavity Walling Forming Masonry Structures

Achievement is evaluated by passing practical and theory units, multiplechoice online and paper-based knowledge assessments and practical assessments.

All full-time students will be required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details. Entry Requirements Please note that applicants without suitable practical experience will normally be advised to commence study at Level 1.

• Successful and satisfactory completion of a suitable and relevant Level 1 qualification (e.g. City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying). Alternatively, applicants who can evidence suitable experience or aptitude will also be considered • Successful interview and initial assessment in literacy and numeracy • Applicants will be expected to demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm, discipline and commitment to the chosen subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include; • Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying (part-time) • Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying • Level 2 Diploma / Apprenticeship in Maintenance Operations

Employment options may include: • Bricklayer/General Builder • Landscape Gardening • Stone Layer • Site Operative (Labourer)

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Course Costs Please note that the costs given below are subject to change.

Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £210

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £210 | Registration/Exam Fee £150

For enquiries or advice 0800 032 1986 enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk We also offer the following apprenticeships as an alternative to full time study: • Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship • Level 3 Bricklaying Apprenticeship

Course Content You will gain practical skills, knowledge and experience relevant to your chosen apprenticeship and your college-based training will cover: • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction • Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication • Carrying Out Blocklaying/ Bricklaying/Cavity Walling Activities • Setting Out and Building Basic Masonry Structures • Building Cavity and Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers

Duration and Attendance You will spend most of your time in the workplace, employed as an apprentice, and you will be released by your employer to attend college for training for two days a week in year one and one day a week in year 2. It will take around 2 years to complete the Level 2 Apprenticeship and a further 12-18 months to complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship.