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Bricklaying Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry Diploma Full-Time (FCON)

Barnsley College

Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 3
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
Construction Centre
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

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


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