Wakefield College

What you'll study

All study programmes cover health and safety, construction principles relevant to bricklaying and sustainability, alongside practical craft development. Specific topics and practical units include:

• Principles of Construction
• How to Work Safely in a Construction Environment
• How to Set Out Building Work
• How to Build Block Walls
• How to Build Brick Walls
• How to Build Cavity Walls

Entry requirements

The course page does not list precise entry criteria. Bricklaying study programmes typically start at Level 1 Certificate or Level 1 Diploma with progression into this Level 2 programme; learners joining the Level 2 route are expected to be ready for full-time vocational learning in construction.

Career prospects

The programme prepares students for roles on new build and renovation projects, from house extensions to commercial developments. Graduates can enter the workforce as trainee bricklayers or labourers, move into apprenticeships, or progress to Level 3 study; the course notes that a bricklaying labourer could earn up to £17,000 per year while a qualified bricklayer can earn over £40,000, and experienced tradespeople may establish their own businesses.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Specific scholarships are not detailed on the course page. Prospective students should explore college bursaries, government vocational training funding, and apprenticeship wages if employed by an employer; additional support may be available for equipment, travel or childcare through college student services.