Level 2
Bricklayer, Apprenticeship
Level 2
Bricklayer, Apprenticeship
Build your future while earning a wage with this hands-on apprenticeship. You'll develop the practical skills, technical knowledge, and industry experience needed to become a qualified bricklayer, working on real construction projects while training alongside experienced professionals.
Course Overview
A career in construction offers the opportunity to enter a skilled profession quickly while earning and learning at the same time. This Bricklayer Apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with specialist training at Weston College, helping you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by today's construction industry.
Delivered through our South West Skills Campus, you will learn from experienced industry professionals who understand the demands of modern construction and are committed to helping you succeed. Alongside your on-site training, you will attend college sessions where you will develop your technical understanding, practical bricklaying skills, and broader construction knowledge.
Our state-of-the-art construction facilities replicate real working environments and include specialist workshops, an industry-standard materials testing laboratory, renewable technologies training facilities, outdoor working areas, and access to professional tools and equipment used throughout the industry.
As a Weston College apprentice, you will become part of our Construction Career Excellence Hub, providing access to employer networking opportunities, guest speakers, recruitment events, and industry insights. Through our partnerships with leading employers including Wilmott Dixon, Bradfords, St. Modwen, Galliford Try, Balfour Beatty, Kier, Hydrock, and Real Group, you will gain valuable exposure to the construction sector and build professional connections throughout your apprenticeship.
What will I study?
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop the practical and technical skills required to work confidently as a professional bricklayer.
Topics include:
• Preparing and selecting construction materials • Understanding mortar and concrete mix ratios • Health and safety legislation and safe working practices • Working safely at height • Using hand tools and power tools correctly • Interpreting construction drawings and specifications • Setting out and constructing masonry structures • Building cavity walls and solid walling • Installing damp proof courses, wall ties, cavity trays, and weep holes • Brick and block laying techniques • Decorative and feature brickwork • Reinforced brickwork and corbels • Building arches and radial brickwork • Concrete, drainage, and substructure work • Repairing and maintaining masonry structures • Construction technology and building methods
You will also develop essential employability skills including:
• Communication • Teamwork • Problem-solving • Decision-making • Professional working practices
How will I be assessed?
Your apprenticeship will be assessed through a combination of workplace performance and an End-Point Assessment.
The End-Point Assessment includes:
• A knowledge test consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions • A two-day practical skills assessment involving simulated work tasks • Professional discussion and oral questioning
You will also complete regular reviews and assessments throughout your apprenticeship to monitor your progress and development.
Additional Information
Throughout your course, you will benefit from:
• Training at Weston College's South West Skills Campus • Access to industry-standard construction workshops and facilities • Learning from experienced construction professionals • Membership of the Construction Career Excellence Hub • Employer networking and recruitment opportunities • Guest lectures and industry masterclasses • Support with career progression and professional development • Exposure to leading regional and national construction employers
As an apprentice, you will spend the majority of your time gaining valuable experience in the workplace while applying the skills and knowledge learned at college.
Entry Requirements
• You must be employed within a relevant bricklaying or construction role
There are no formal qualification requirements to begin this apprenticeship; however:
• You will be assessed to ensure you can successfully complete the English and maths requirements • You must demonstrate a commitment to working within the construction industry
If you are not currently employed, Weston College may be able to support you in finding a suitable apprenticeship opportunity.
What can I do after this course?
Successful completion of this apprenticeship can open the door to a wide range of opportunities within the construction industry.
You could progress to:
• Advanced construction apprenticeships • Construction site supervision qualifications • Site management training • Specialist heritage brickwork qualifications • Further construction and building programmes
Career opportunities include:
• Qualified Bricklayer • Construction Operative • Masonry Specialist • Heritage Bricklayer • House Builder • Site Supervisor • Construction Team Leader • Site Manager (with further qualifications and experience) • Self-Employed Bricklayer • Construction Business Owner
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for the Blue Skilled Worker CSCS Card, a widely recognised requirement for working on major construction sites throughout the UK.
Full Fee: £0.00 ?
Supported Fee: £0.00
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