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Barnsley College Open Day – Thursday 26 November 2026, 4.00pm – 7.00pm
November 26, 2026
16:00
Barnsley College Open Day – Saturday 23 January 2027, 10.00am – 1.00pm
January 23, 2027
10:00
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
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Course Summary
Are you interested in a hands-on career that involves creating and maintaining structures? As a bricklayer, you will work on varied projects including building walls, chimneys, walkways, and foundations. You may also engage in restoration work. To excel, you’ll need to be physically fit, capable of reading plans, and organised. If you enjoy practical tasks and want a fulfilling career, bricklaying might be the perfect fit for you.
Course Details
Principles of organising, planning and pricing construction work
Repair and maintain masonry structures
Constructing radial and battered brickwork
Carrying out decorative and reinforced brickwork
Constructing fireplaces and chimneys
Health, safety and welfare in construction
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will complete practical tasks and a portfolio.
Other forms of assessment may also be used.
Entry requirements
You will need to hold GCSE English Language and Maths qualifications at grade 3 or above.
You will also need to have a Level 2 Bricklaying Diploma.
Your next steps...
Upon completion, you will move on to an apprenticeship or other opportunities.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.