Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2
at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university
What the college says
Have you got a passion for laying bricks and working in construction? Want to turn this passion into a full-time career? The UK construction industry needs skilled new workers to support major development and regeneration projects throughout the country. By studying our Bricklaying Level 2 course, you will gain the foundation of skills and knowledge for future work within this sector. To support your practical training, you will study in state-of-the-art facilities at our purpose-built Centre for Sustainable Construction on campus. On completing the Level 2 Bricklaying course, you will be able to progress onto further construction courses, apprenticeships and careers in this field.
What you need to get on
Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Birmingham
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