Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying 2025-26

The main focus of the level 2 programme is to enhance practical tool skills and knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques.
Sessions will be delivered in both a workshop environment (for practical work) and a classroom enviornment (for theory work).
Also incorporated into the study programme will be functional skills (maths & English), tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.

The qualification consists of three core and four 'trade specific' units including one optional unit, such as:

• Health and safety

• Technical information, quantities and communication

• Construction Technology

• Setting out masonry structures

• Construct solid walling

• Construct cavity walling

• Construct masonry cladding

• Bricklayer
• Building Inspector
• Contractor
• Construction Manager
• Education and Training
• Health and Safety Officer
• Project Manager

... and so much more

Successful completion of the level 2 programme will allow progression onto the Level 3 programme the following academic year.

Completion of Level 1 to Merit or Distinction standard with acceptable levels of attendance, behaviour and motivation.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

The programme is assessed via online exams and practical test pieces for each unit.

September 2025

1 Year, full time.
This full time study programme courses may also be available to study on a part-time basis if you are aged 18 or over on 31st August. Please check with Student Services for more details.