• Course Type
    16-19 Courses
  • Course Code
    PB202
  • Campus
    Wirral Waters
  • Start Date
    8th Sep 2025
  • Level
    Level 2
  • Duration
    1 year

On this course you will cover brickwork, health and safety, storing resources & materials, construction information, quantities, reading drawings and thin joint masonry.

It consists of a mixture of practical work and theory.

  • Course Details

    The following modules are covered:

  • C&G 201 Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
  • C&G 202 Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
  • C&G 203 Producing Thin Joint Masonry and Masonry Cladding
  • C&G 204 Building Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers
  • C&G 205 Interpreting Working Drawings to Set Out Masonry Structures
  • C&G 206 Construct Cavity Walling Forming Masonry Structures
  • Entry Guidelines

    • You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
    • If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
    • Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

    If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

  • Where can I progress to?

    Successful completion of this course may mean you can progress to NVQ level 2 Brickwork (if you gain an apprenticeship) or the Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork.

  • Equipment Required

    To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.  To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required

    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Educational Visits

    These will incur an additional cost.

    If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form.
    https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans

    Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.

  • Assessment Methods

    Assessment will be completed by practical and online tests.

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