Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Bricklaying

This Level 2 course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in Bricklaying. Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They may also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects

P10055

Newtownards

Full-Time

Further Education

Bricklaying

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.

Why Study This Course

This apprenticeship is deal for those who have attained their GCSEs and are employed in the field of bricklaying.

You will learn about building and repairing walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. Working on site and learning at College will help you to gain the knowledge and experience you will need to become an accomplished bricklayer.

You will also work towards a Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities, designed to improve employability. These will include:

Citizenship
Working with others
Problem solving and decision making
Self management
Work professionalism
Digital literacy

Course Overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship is a 2 year programme and requires you to secure an employer prior to enrolment. Students will spend 3-4 days with the employer and 1 day in college.

Learners will be required to complete the qualification below:

OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades

You will need:

An employer AND
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including at least Grade F in English and Maths, however to help you succeed on the course it is preferable if you have a minimum of Grade D in Maths and English.

Applicants will be required to attend for interview and undertake a skills test before entry to the course can be guaranteed.

Modules may include:

Health and Safety in the Wet Trades Industry
Understand Building Construction Materials and Methods
Set Out and Build Masonry Cladding
Constructing Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers
Preparing and Setting Out Masonry Structures
Constructing Cavity Walling

Successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Bricklaying or you can go straight into employment.

Available Sessions

We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Newtownards.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

Title	Campus	Start	Spaces
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Bricklaying Y10055NF2A-25/26-FT	Newtownards	01/09/2025	18	More Info
Level 2 Apprenticeship NI in Bricklaying Y10055NF1A-25/26-FT	Newtownards	01/09/2025	18	More Info
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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