Peterlee Campus
Course overview
The main focus of the level 2 programme is to enhance skills, knowledge and behaviours ready for industry.
Sessions will be delivered in both a workshop environment (for practical work) and a classroom environment (for theory work).
Also incorporated into the study programme will be maths & English, tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.
Topics
The qualification consists of eight mandatory and one optional unit, such as:
• Construction Health and safety
• Construction information, quantities and communication
• Construction Principles
• Personal Skills In The Construction Industry
• Personal Wellbeing In The Construction
• Environmental Awareness And Sustainability In Construction
• Construct solid walling
• Construct cavity walling
• Repair And Maintain
Job opportunities after this course
• Bricklayer
• Building Inspector
• Contractor
• Construction Manager
• Education and Training
• Health and Safety Officer
• Project Manager
... and so much more
Further study options after this course
Successful completion of the level 2 programme will aid progression onto apprenticeship the following academic year.
Entry requirements
Completion of the level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying, alongside demonstration of programme-ready attendance, behaviours and attitudes.
The student must have achieved a minimum of Entry 3 Maths and English in the previous year with continual and satisfactory attendance in English, maths, tutorial and work experience where relevant.
In addition to the entry requirements above, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college
How is this course assessed?
The programme is assessed via online exams, workbooks, projects and practical test pieces for each unit.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
1 Year, full time.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
