Brickwork - Level 2

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Length 1 Year
Study Full-Time
Location Green Technology Centre

Qualification Gained

Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma in Brickwork

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More about the course

Our Level 2 Brickwork Diploma builds on what you learnt in the Level 1 course, equipping you with more advanced, complex techniques and theoretical know-how.

From interpreting working drawings to utilising brickwork and blockwork with steel lintels, the second tier of this practical course is designed to extensively develop both your knowledge and confidence regarding the skill set needed for your future career.

Working on-site at our fully kitted out Vocational Skills Centre workshops, you will gain a wealth of hands-on experience with the help of our industry-specialised tutors.

Entry requirements:

Level 1 Brickwork Diploma or equivalent

All offers are based on suitability of the course assessed at a taster day

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Level 2 City & Guilds Diploma in Brickwork.

What will I learn?

Health & Safety
Principles of construction
Producing thin joint masonry
Building solid walling, isolated and attached piers
Interpreting working drawings to set out masonry structures
Construct cavity walling forming structural openings

How is the course taught?

Practical assignments
Course work
1:1 support
Tutorials
Presentations
Demonstrations
Classwork

The study programme is 13 hours a week and includes a 60-hour mandatory work placement.

You will be based at the Green Technology Centre. Classes generally run between 9:00am - 5:00pm but may vary.

How am I assessed?

Practical work
Theory work
Multiple-choice exams

Work experience opportunities:

Throughout the year we will be visiting different buildings of interest, including the brick factory to see how bricks are made. There will also be guest speakers coming in to talk to you about the industry.

English and Maths:

English will be embedded throughout the year to enable you to have a better understanding of the terminology used.

Maths will be embedded for example to help you price the materials required for a dimension of a wall.

Tutorial

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto our Level 3 Brickwork Diploma.

Call us: 01562 820811

Email us: enquiries@kidderminster.ac.uk

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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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Business Leaders Meet at Kidderminster College’s Green Technology Centre with Mark Garnier, Member of Parliament for Wyre Forest

Last week, we were delighted to host an insightful event at our new Green Technology Centre, featuring Mark Garnier MP and a group of local business leaders.

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Students visit their new Green Technology Centre

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