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

Course Code: P10055
Campus: Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Bricklaying
Course Overview

Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They may also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects

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

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

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

An employer and 5 GCSEs 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. 

You have an employer and want the skills to pursue a lifelong career in Bricklaying.

Building methods and construction technology, interpreting drawings, solid walling, cavity walling and health and safety.

Our state of the art bricklaying suite and the very practical nature of the programme.

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

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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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