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Construction

Bricklaying Level 2 T Level Foundation Full-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This programme starts in September and will take one year to complete.

Entry requirements

You will need to hold two GCSEs in English and Maths. These must be at Grade 3 or above.

You will achieve

Level 2 Bricklaying Technical Certificate City & Guilds.

Course overview

Bricklaying allows you to work on a range of projects, from creating a single conservatory to building brand new homes or large commercial developments. A bricklayer’s job is to create and maintain structures, walls, chimneys, walkways and foundations using various types of blocks and tiles. They generally works on residential, commercial or industrial projects

You could also work on restoration projects, refurbishing brickwork and masonry. To become a bricklayer, you will need to be able to read plans and work in an organised way. If you enjoy doing practical things and you are interested in construction, bricklaying could be the perfect career for you.

Barnsley College’s Construction Centre, also known as The CUBE, houses innovative and inspiring work areas with industry-led equipment, providing a high quality learning experience for students.

Course content

Course themes:

  • 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 blocklaying, 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.

There will be assessment windows throughout your the study programme where your knowledge, understanding and practical skills will be assessed under exam conditions. You will achieve either a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. 

Work boots, gloves and eye protection will need to be purchased prior to starting your course. Financial assistance may be available.

Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP

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

See what careers are available in the Construction sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

How much does the course cost?

16 – 18 year olds

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Extra information

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

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also 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. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

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 already have a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths they will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards higher grades in English and Maths we can help you do that too.

Need a higher level Maths qualification? We offer a Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths).

This can be added to your study programme.

If you need any further information, please contact our friendly Information Team.

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

Bricklaying Level 2 T Level Foundation Full-time

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