Summary
Receive hands-on training from experienced bricklayers, gaining valuable guidance and support. Develop skills for laying bricks and blocks. Learn to mix and apply mortar correctly, ensuring proper adhesion and strength of the structure. Acquire knowledge of interpreting and following architectural plans for accurate bricklaying.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Friday between 7.30am- 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 28 April 2025
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Lay bricks and blocks according to design plans, maintaining accuracy and alignment
* Prepare mortar mixes and spread them evenly to ensure solid and durable brickwork
* Assist in constructing and repairing masonry structures, using specialised tools and equipment
Where you’ll work
1 ROSEBANK
DARITE
LISKEARD
PL14 5JP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED
Your training course
Bricklayer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
* Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
* Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
* Select and use hand tools.
* Maintain and store hand tools.
* Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
* Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
* Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
* Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
* Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
* Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
* Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
* Protect materials and finished work.
* Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
* Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
* Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
* Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
* Comply with health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
* Comply with industry regulations, standards, and guidance.
* Read and interpret information from drawings and specifications.
* Estimate and select required resources: For example, the quantity of bricks and blocks, mortar, wall ties and insulation.
* Prepare and maintain a safe working area.
* Select and use hand tools.
* Maintain and store hand tools.
* Set out brick and block cavity wall to given tolerances, including an opening.
* Construct a stretcher bond brick and block cavity wall with return and opening to given tolerances, including installing a lintel with soldiers, brick and edge sill, closure around opening, insulation, fire stopping, cavity tray, damp proof course (DPC) and weep holes.
* Apply joint finishes: For example, half round, flush, weather struck and recessed.
* Set out and construct a simple brick solid wall with capping.
* Gauge and hand mix mortar to ratio.
* Measure and cut bricks and blocks using hand tools, to given tolerances.
* Carry out a simple repair: For example, replacing damaged bricks.
* Protect materials and finished work.
* Verbally communicate with others, applying construction terminology.
* Follow equity, diversity and inclusion guidance.
* Applies team working principles to their own and the wider build team.
* Identifies well-being support available to self and others.
* Construct a brick wall with raking cut. For example, gable end wall or garden wall with raking cut.
Your training plan
* Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional skills in maths and English (if required)
* Construction Skills Health, Safety and Environment test - CSCS Test
* Whilst at the Skills Group training centre, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role
* Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 3+)
* Maths (grade 3+)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness