VOC Level 2

Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork

Campus
Lincoln Campus and Newark Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year (Full-time)

Are you quite handy around the house? Do you thrive doing practical tasks? Fancy a job in the construction industry? This bricklaying course will give you the skills and know-how to progress into construction work.

You’ll learn brick and block laying while working practically and theoretically to prepare you for a job in the construction industry. Due to unprecedented demand, this course may be oversubscribed, we will be in touch to discuss alternative course

You’ll be expected to organise your workload and develop both research and study skills throughout the course.

During the course, you’ll study:

Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Principles of Building Construction
Information and Communication
Building Solid Walling
Isolated and Attached Piers
Interpreting Working Drawings to Set Out Masonry Structures
Construct Cavity Walling Forming Masonry Structures

You’ll typically need to have completed a Level 1 Bricklaying programme and have GCSEs in Maths and English (preferably a minimum Grade 2 or equivalent).

You’ll also need to attend a Welcome Day event which includes a practical taster and an informal interview.

Assessment: You’ll be assessed by a combination of practical assessments, paper-based and online theory exams.

Progression: If you successfully complete the Level 2 Diploma, progression would be onto a Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard, it could then lead to a career in the construction industry.

For this course, you’ll need, Workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our preferred supplier and a copy of course textbook: ‘Level Two Diploma in Bricklaying’ ISBN-: 978-0851932682.

You’ll also need General stationery and access to the Internet; PCs are available on campus

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]