Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

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Course Overview

This course is designed for those who wish to seek a professional career in bricklaying.

Entry Requirements

Some evidence of studying and attaining a minimum of 4 GCSE grade 3 or 4 (D) including English & Maths or working at Level 1 literacy and numeracy.

You will be contacted by a member of the admissions team for a chat.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

What this course covers

You will work to recognised industrial standards and will gain the underpinning knowledge and skills to prepare you for a career in the industry. Barnet and Southgate College has close links to construction companies and the training exercises and working conditions you will undertake as part of the course are similar to those experienced-on site. Trips to building exhibitions and building sites are planned as part of your studies. You can also take a Health & Safety test. Subjects covered will include: Health, safety and welfare; technical information, quantities and communication with others; construction technology; block, brick and cavity walling; setting out basic masonry structures; mixing construction materials; GCSE & Functional Skills- English and maths.

Practical tests, in-course assessments and online end of unit tests.

Successful completion of the course will lead to an award of a City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying.

Fees and funding

Students will need to purchase protective overalls and toe-protective footwear as well as a recommended basic tool kit, a reference book and basic stationery. It is recommended that students have access to a laptop/Chromebook for home study and remote learning activities.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course may choose to further their studying by proceeding to Diploma Level 3 in Bricklaying or go and work in the construction industry.

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