Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying

Applications Open - Monday 2 November 2026

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.

The Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying is designed for students who want to build practical skills and start a career in the construction industry. This practical course will develop your confidence in brickwork while helping you understand how buildings are constructed in the real world. Working in our industry-standard workshops, you’ll learn how to use professional tools, work safely on site and build brick and block structures to a high standard. Bricklayers play a key role in construction projects across the UK, from new housing developments to large commercial buildings, and this course will help prepare you for that environment.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop a range of practical and technical skills used by professional bricklayers, including:

• Health and Safety in Construction – learning how to work safely on building sites and follow industry regulations
• The Construction Industry – understanding how construction projects are organised and the different roles within the industry
• Working Efficiently on Site – developing teamwork, communication and time management skills expected by employers
• Handling Materials – safely loading, unloading and preparing building materials for construction tasks
• Mixing and Preparing Mortar – learning correct mixing ratios and preparing materials ready for use
• Calculating Materials – understanding how to measure and estimate the materials needed for a job
• Building Brick and Block Walls – constructing straight walls, corners and simple structures using professional bricklaying techniques

You will also learn how to use bricklaying tools correctly, set out brickwork accurately and build walls that are level, aligned and finished to a professional standard. These are essential skills used by bricklayers working across the construction industry.

During your time on the course, you may also have the opportunity to:

• Take part in skills competitions like KFE4Skills , allowing you to showcase your abilities and compete with other students.
• Work on community projects, applying your skills to real-life builds that benefit local organisations, such as during Community Week .
• Build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills that employers look for in the construction industry.

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).