This is a full-time course for students aged 16-19 designed to give you the opportunity to gain a Level 2 qualification and progress onto an Apprenticeship, or to prepare you to enter full-time work in the Construction Industry.

The course is based at our facility at the North Road campus in Poole.

This study programme also includes Personal Development, Employability and Work Experience, and depending on GCSE grades on entry, may include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and/or English.

Entry requirements for this course are either completion of a Level 1 Certificate in a Construction trade and/or Grade 4 GCSEs in Maths and English.

The course gives learners the opportunity to develop hand skills at their own pace and you will be assessed through a series of practical assessments and online tests throughout the year.

This is a one-year Full-Time programme which you will need to attend approximately three to four days of the week for 36 weeks.

What the course leads to

What courses can I do after this? 

You can progress to a Bricklaying Apprenticeship.  You could apply to study another Level 2 full-time course at Bournemouth and Poole College.   You could potentially apply to study a T-Level in Construction/Built Environment.

What jobs can I get? 

This course is an ideal stepping stone for progression within the industry.   You can find work as a Bricklaying Apprentice, an Improver Bricklayer or Labourer after this course with the opportunity to progress within the industry to become a Bricklayer, Ground Worker or General Builder.

What do I need to apply

To do this course you should have... 

For direct entry on to this course you will require passes at Grades 4-9 in Maths and English and a keen interest in moving into Bricklaying.

If you have completed a Level 1 in a different Construction subject you will also be considered for entry to this course.

What about work experience? 

You will be expected to complete 30 hours of work-related experience tasks.

Course costs

Course Code Start Date Costs 16-18 Costs 19-23 (with concessions) Costs 19+ (no concessions)
BP01204 03/09/2024 £150.00 £150.00 £2140.00

* Please note fees are subject to change.

Course content

Course Content 

You will cover the following subjects:

  • Brickwork
  • Blockwork
  • Cavity Walls
  • Solid Walls
  • Safe Handling of Materials
  • Setting Out
  • Health and Safety
  • The Construction Industry
  • Working Platforms
  • Repairing and Maintaining Brickwork

Depending on GCSE Grades on entry - the study programme will include GCSE or Functional Skills in Maths and English.

More info

Start Day/Time 

September - exact start dates and timetable to be issued at enrolment.

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma

Awarding Body 

NOCN

Curriculum Area 

Construction - Construction Skills

More about the course 

This course is designed for those with a specific interest in Bricklaying and the drive and academic ability to study a Level 2 qualification in one year.  This may involve home study and research of subject material.

Academic Year 

2024/25

Duration 

1 Year

Attendance 

Full-time

Level 

Level 2

Qualification Name 

Level 2 Diploma

Awarding Body 

NOCN