Bricklaying Level 2 at West Lancashire College

More about the course

Those studying Bricklaying will learn a variety of skills to enable them to build, repair and maintain the country's housing stock. Our qualifications are aimed at people wishing to learn some skills in bricklaying, to progress on to becoming skilled in their chosen trade, or to progress through an apprenticeship and work towards becoming a master craftsman.

Entry requirements

Bricklaying Level 1 qualification

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will gain a Level 2 in Bricklaying, a Level 1 or 2 in Functional Skills or a GCSE in Maths and English.

What will I learn?

Health, safety and welfare in construction
Principles of building construction, information and communication
Interpreting work drawings to set out masonry structures
Producing thin joint masonry and masonry cladding
Build solid walling, isolated and attached piers
Construct cavity walling forming masonry structures

How am I assessed?

Assessment is an online core unit examination
Awarding body phase test
Portfolio of knowledge

Where can I progress?

If you successfully complete this course, you can go onto employment within the Construction industry or alternatively, an Apprenticeship

Course costs

If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees*

If you are 19 or over, please speak to Learner Services to confirm the fee for this course. Course costs may be subject to change.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.

*Exam and registration fees will be paid for by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.

Phone: 01695 52300

Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

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Daily tasks:

Examines electrical plant or machinery, domestic appliances and other electrical assembly for faults using test equipment and replaces worn parts and faulty wiring.
Installs electrical plant, machinery and other electrical fixtures and appliances such as fuse boxes, generators, light sockets etc..
Assembles parts and sub-assemblies using hand tools and by brazing, riveting or welding.
Cuts, bends and installs electrical conduit.
Selects, cuts and lays wires and connects to sockets, plugs or terminals by crimping, soldering, brazing or bolting.
Examines drawings, specifications and wiring diagrams to determine the method and sequence of operations.

Median Salary

£32,550 View more

Daily tasks:

Maintains and repairs woodwork and fittings.
Checks accuracy of work with square, rule and spirit level.
Aligns and fixes prepared wood pieces by screwing, nailing, gluing and dowelling to form frames, shop fronts, counter units, decking, theatrical sets, furniture, small wooden craft, scale models and wooden templates.
Selects and measures appropriate wood and cuts, shapes and drills to specification using saws, planes, chisels and other power or hand tools.
Examines drawings and specifications to determine job requirements.

Median Salary

£27,859 View more

Daily tasks:

Reports as required to managerial staff on work-related matters.
Determines or recommends staffing and other needs to meet productivity requirements.
Liaises with managers and contractors to resolve operational problems.
Establishes and monitors work schedules to meet productivity requirements.
Directly supervises and coordinates the activities of construction and building workers and/or subcontractors.

Median Salary

£37,760 View more

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

22 November 2023

A warm welcome awaits you at West Lancashire College Open Event

West Lancashire College invite members of the community to join them for their final Open Event of 2023, where a very warm welcome awaits you!

20 September 2023

West Lancashire College welcomes local community to Open Event

West Lancashire College are delighted to be opening their doors to the local community once again and invite you to attend their first Open Event of the academic year on Monday 16th October 4.30pm-7pm.