Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Folkestone College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Build your knowledge of bricklaying and begin your journey into the construction industry.

This course will introduce students to the basics of bricklaying. Students will cover:

• Health and Safety in Construction
• The Construction Industry
• Basic Tool Skills and Maintenance
• Setting Out Masonry Structures
• Construct Solid Walls
• Construct Cavity Walls
• Construct Masonry Cladding
• Repair and Maintain Masonry

Throughout the course, you will learn a wide variety of skills and techniques in our well-equipped workshops. And you will have the opportunity to take part in national skills competitions and work on community projects.

You will learn through practical lessons in the workshops. Assessment will be through completing a portfolio of work, practical observations, written work and online tests.

On successful completion you could progress onto our Onsite Construction T Level. Alternatively, you could seek employment within the industry (you may need to gain a CSCS Card first).