College Closure
Herefordshire College open as normal
Herefordshire College open as normal Tuesday 12th March 2024
PART-TIME COURSES

Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma (evenings)

Level 2

Course code: G30E153
Type: Part Time
Duration: 1 year
Subject area: Brickwork,Construction
Location: Hereford
Additional Costs - £235.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

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.

What qualification will I gain?

City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

Why choose us

HLNSC have industry-qualified tutors with substantial experience in this subject area.

What you could do next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Bricklaying

  • Level 2 Building Maintenance Operations (Full Time)

or employment as a

  • Bricklayer/General Builder

  • Landscape Gardening

  • Stone Layer

  • Site Operative

Popular modules

  • 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

Key facts

Day:

  • Tuesday & Thursday

Time:

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Duration:

  • 36 weeks

Start Date:

  • September

Assessment methods

Achievement is evaluated by passing practical and theory units, a multiple choice online test and practical assessments.

Entry requirements

Please Note: Applicants without suitable practical experience will normally be advised to commence study at Intermediate Level 1.

Successful and satisfactory completion of a suitable and relevant Level 1 qualification (e.g. City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying) or the Part Time Intermediate Bricklaying Qualification. Alternatively, applicants who can evidence suitable experience or aptitude will also be considered (Completion of a practical test will be required before acceptance). Successful interview. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area.