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Bricklayer Apprenticeship

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Length 24 Months
Study Apprenticeship (One day a week studying)
Location Green Technology Centre

Qualification Gained

Level 2 Bricklayer

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More about the course

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to become a bricklayer and is new to the construction industry, as well as those currently working in a related role supporting qualified tradespeople. The apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your competence, as it assesses your ability to carry out a wide range of bricklaying skills to industry-set standards. The qualification is nationally recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and enables you to apply for the CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card.

Bricklayers construct and repair structures using bricks, blocks and other building materials set in mortar. Their work includes building walls, foundations, partitions, arches and features such as chimney stacks, as well as refurbishing and restoring brickwork and masonry on renovation projects. Bricklayers work across a wide variety of sites, including large commercial developments, new housing projects, extensions, alterations and restoration works. They may work independently on smaller tasks or as part of a bricklaying team on larger projects, collaborating with other bricklaying gangs and construction trades.

Entry requirements:

GCSE at grade 3 (D) or above, or equivalent in Maths and English

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 2 Bricklayer qualification.

What will I learn?

Laying bricks, blocks, and other types of building components in mortar to construct

Repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches, and other structures

How is the course taught?

College day release (term time only)
On-the-job training
Assessment
Portfolio

You must meet the requirements of an end-point assessment in order to be deemed competent in your job role.

How am I assessed?

Once you have completed all elements of your apprenticeship, you will enter the gateway and get ready to take your end-point assessment. The end-point assessment consists of a knowledge test, a skills test and oral questioning.

Where can I progress?

Upon completion of this course, you will have satisfied the requirements to obtain a CSCS Card and progress appropriately in the construction industry.

Apprenticeship pay:

You will be employed as a regular employee on a contract of employment for at least 30 hours per week and paid at least the National Minimum Wage for an Apprentice, currently £7.55 per hour. If you are over 19, employers can pay the National Minimum Wage for an Apprentice for the first year of the apprenticeship. After this first year, the salary rate will change to the National Minimum Wage for your age.

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Adam Griffin

Green Technology Centre Manager

As a dedicated Site Manager, I oversee the centre's daily operations and support learners in their journey toward achieving their qualifications. My responsibilities include managing four departments: Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Respraying, Bricklaying, and Property Maintenance Operations, offering qualifications ranging from Level 1 to Level 3, as well as apprenticeship programs in these areas. With a background as a fully qualified motor mechanic and vehicle respraying tutor for eight years, I bring hands-on expertise to my role in management.

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Students visit their new Green Technology Centre

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