This Level 2 qualification develops the technical skills, knowledge, and confidence required to work competently as a bricklayer. It builds on Level 1 foundations and prepares learners for skilled employment or apprenticeship progression in the bricklaying trade.
Who Is This Qualification For?
- Learners progressing from Level 1 Bricklaying
- Individuals with some on-site experience seeking certification
- Jobseekers aiming for skilled roles in bricklaying
- Workers seeking recognition of existing ability
What You Will Learn
Learners develop advanced skills in:
- Constructing walling structures to specification
- Using levels, lines, and profiles accurately
- Applying different bonding patterns
- Working with cavity walls and insulation
- Interpreting and following construction drawings
Units May Include
- Constructing Half-Brick and Solid Walls
- Building Cavity Walling Structures
- Setting Out Masonry Structures
- Mixing Mortar to Specification
- Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
Assessment Method
Assessment is competency-based and includes:
- Practical demonstrations of bricklaying tasks
- Worksite or workshop observation
- Written or verbal knowledge questions
- A portfolio of evidence showing competence
Evidence Requirements
Learners may produce:
- Photos or videos of completed brickwork
- Completed assignment sheets
- Witness or supervisor testimonies
- Records of workplace or workshop tasks
Progression Opportunities
Learners may progress to:
- Level 3 construction qualifications
- Apprenticeships in Bricklaying
- Skilled site-based employment
- Specialist routes in masonry or heritage brickwork
Delivery Information
- Mode: Workshop / On-site / Blended
- GLH: Typically 200–350 hours
- Assessment: Practical & knowledge-based
Why This Qualification Matters
Bricklaying is a core trade with strong demand across construction projects. This qualification provides the technical and practical competence employers expect at Level 2.
Get Started
To enquire or apply, contact:
info@skills.edifyworldlms.com