Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will commence in September 2025 and will take one year to complete.

Entry requirements

This course is for 16-18 years olds.
Successful completion at Level 1 Brickwork Diploma
OR, you must hold GCSE English and Maths. One of these qualifications must be a minimum Grade 2 and the other must be a minimum Grade 3.

You will achieve

Level 2 Brickwork Diploma.

Course Code

FCON

Course overview

This course covers the principles of building construction and communication. You will engage in setting out and constructing masonry structures, completing damp proof courses, and performing block laying and bricklaying tasks. Included in the curriculum are the construction of walls, piers, fireplaces, and chimneys, as well as interpreting working drawings. Additionally, you will learn how to organise, plan, and price construction projects. Employability skills such as teamwork, communication, CV writing, and self-management will also be developed, all of which are crucial for future employment.

Course content

You will study:

Introduction to health and safety in construction.
Principles of building construction, information and communication.
Contribute to setting out and building of masonry structures and complete a damp proof course.
Carrying out block laying, bricklaying cavity and walling activities.
Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers.
Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures.
Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work.
Constructing radial and battered brickwork.
Carrying out decorative and reinforced brickwork.
Constructing fireplaces and chimneys.
Employability skills are general skills that you will need in most jobs. On this course you will learn a range of employability skills such as teamwork, communication, CV writing and self-management, all of which are required by employers.

Throughout the study programme your work will be assessed for a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. Achieving this Diploma means that you have reached the standards expected by the industry.

There are 5 points of PPE required in the workshop at all times. Each student is expected to provide their own safety boots and the department will provide the other 4 pieces:
Hi-viz vest
Hard hat
Eye safety
Gloves

Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP

Upon completion, you could progress onto a Level 3 Bricklaying T Level or a Bricklaying Apprenticeship.

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Extra information

We have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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