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Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 in Maths and English Language or completion of a Level 1 course

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Full Time

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Duration

1 academic year

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Timetable

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Key features and Benefits

  • Study in purpose built workshops
  • Gain industry skills whilst learning and achieving a qualification
  • Opportunity to progress into an apprenticeship

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Overview

The Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of people, enabling them to work in the industry in their chosen craft. It has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions, and the tests are based on the learner demonstrating what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification.

What will I study?

The Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork is the logical choice, but you may wish to choose employment first before progressing onto Level 3.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 in Maths and English Language or completion of a Level 1 course.

How will I be assessed?

These will consist of individual unit multi-choice tests and a summative end exam which again will be multi-choice. Practical skills will be assessed on a continual bases with a final test piece set by CAA.

What can I do next?

The Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork is the logical choice, but you may wish to choose employment first before progressing onto Level 3.

Your Study Programme

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Career Options

Bricklayer

Bricklayers build and repair walls, chimney stacks, tunnel linings and decorative stonework. They might also refurbish brickwork and masonry on restoration projects. If you enjoy doing practical things and you are interested in construction, this could be the perfect job for you.

To become a bricklayer, you will need to be able to read plans. You’ll also need to be able to work in a well organised way.

You may not need formal qualifications to become a bricklayer, but employers usually want people who have some on-site experience. Some building companies may want you to have GCSEs in subjects like maths and English.

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99.7 Overall BTEC Pass Rate

Blackburn College August 2021 Results
  • Ofsted Good
  • Lancaster University.
  • University of South Wales.
  • University of Central Lancashire.
  • Skills for Health Quality Mark
  • Advance HE.
  • University of the Arts London.
  • Disability Confident Employer.