This apprenticeship standard is suitable for Bricklayers whose role involves laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures such as chimney stacks.
This apprenticeship standard is suitable for Bricklayers whose role involves laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures such as chimney stacks.
The range of sites and projects that bricklayers work on include large commercial developments, new builds in housing, alterations, extensions and restorations.
A bricklayer may work one-on-one or on larger jobs where their bricklaying group (gang) may work on a particular section of a building alongside other bricklaying gangs as well as other trades.
Delivery model and duration:
1 day per week in college
Duration: 24 months + 3 months
Please note - whilst you can apply for this course anytime it only begins in September each year.
Ideal for:
The apprenticeship will cover the following core areas:
Benefits for learners:
Entry Requirements
GCSEs in English and maths grade 9 - 3 or A*- D
What's Next?
Upon completion, apprentices will meet the requirements to obtain a Construction Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card. Completers can join the Federation of Master Builders’ continuous professional development (CPD) scheme for individual tradespeople
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This course is ideal for developing skills in Brickwork. This is a practical and theory based course which consists of you working through a number of technical and practical units.
This course is a progression from the Level 1 study programme to further develop skills in bricklaying. It’s about increasing trade skills to meet the needs of employers.
Do you have an interest in the construction industry? Are you keen to learn the craft of bricklaying? This Bricklaying course will help you to develop the skills, knowledge and experience you need to succeed as a bricklayer.
With this course, you will learn how to construct block, brick and cavity walling and will develop the hand skills needed to use a variety of tools. Your listening and problem solving skills will form a big part of this course as you'll work independently.
This course is perfect if you have no previous construction knowledge and you want to find out what’s involved in the industry.
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