Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma

This City & Guilds accredited level 2 Diploma is a real mix of practical and theory-based assessments; a great opportunity for those of you looking to come straight in at level 2. This course is ideal for those of you who already have a basic understanding of the construction industry, specifically in relation to brickwork and who want to build on that further.

If you are looking at starting a career as a Bricklayer, then this qualification at level 2 Diploma from City & Guilds could be a great option for you.

This qualification has been put together with a view to getting candidates ready for the industry, not only armed with brick-work skills but with additional knowledge of the general construction industry to get candidates to be prepared and work ready.

You will learn a variety of Bricklaying and associated skills in order to achieve the following units:

• Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers
• Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
• Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures

In addition, you will learn:

• Health, safety and welfare in construction
• Principles of building construction, information and communication

These additional units will ensure that you are able to

• Read drawings and specifications
• Complete method statements and risk assessments
• Keep a clean work area
• Work safely at all times

This is a very in-depth course and the knowledge and skills that you will gain from this time at Able Skills will put you in a fantastic position when it comes to sourcing bricklaying work/employment.

You will learn through demonstration and practice over a 10-week period and the training will be predominantly practical. The assessments however are a mix of practical tasks and theory assessments including an online exam so candidates will be required to research relevant topics when tasks are set.

This course will require a fair bit of home study commitment from you as there are also theory-based assessments required in order to complete this course and you will be provided with resources to help you undertake revision in order to complete these assessments. This will be sent to you ahead of you attending the centre and you will need to complete the work required for this before you attend the centre for the practical aspects.

Upon completion of your level 2 Diploma, we are able to offer NVQ Level 2 once you have secured relevant work.

Able Skills has a dedicated Brickwork area where numbers are a maximum of 8 so the instructor is readily available to assist all in attendance. Our bricklaying instructors have years of experience, and you will gain as much knowledge from them (if not more) as you would if you were out on site alongside working Brickies.

This is a hands-on, practical bricklaying course and you will be involved at every stage and will be participating throughout. It is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety,steel capped footwear is essential.

All of our courses take place at our dedicated training centre in Dartford, Kent. The centre is easily accessible by road, being just 10 minutes from junction 1a on the M25. We are only a short walk from Dartford train station which is served by frequent trains taking 35 minutes from central London. For anyone travelling from further away, we have our own accommodation available at only £25 per night.

We are open 7 days a week (08.30 16.00) for visitors so if you would like to find out more about this course or about Able Skills, please feel free to pop in, no appointment necessary.

This is a10 Week (50 day) course,and the cost is£3495.00 including vat. A deposit of £500.00 will secure a booking with the balance payable in 10 weekly instalments of £299.50. This course cannot be completed at weekends.