Cardiff and Vale College
Barry Campus
Barry
Wales
Apprenticeship; Full-time; Part-time
Courses Available
City & Guilds Construction (Level 2 and Level 3) – Bricklaying apprenticeship; Brickwork and Groundworks – Foundation in Construction and the Built Environment (Level 2); Level 1 Award in brickwork (part-time); Brickwork (Preparation)
Course Details
Apprenticeship at Barry Campus: City & Guilds Construction Level 2 and Level 3 Bricklaying for work-based learners. Routes: Level 2 24 months; Level 3 12 months; must be employed in a suitable construction role; Level 2 must be completed before Level 3. Full-time Foundation: core units plus two trade pathways – Trowel occupations (select, store and prepare materials for laying bricks, blocks and stone; mix materials; lay bricks, blocks and stone to a line; gauge, level and plumb) and Construction operations occupations (site protection, modular paving, drainage and concreting). Part-time Level 1 Award covers health & safety, constructing half brick walling and block walling; night-time 3 hours per week. Brickwork (Preparation) covers health and safety, setting out up to DPC, block laying, bricklaying and cavity wall construction.
Duration
Apprenticeship: 12 to 24 months (Level 2: 24 months; Level 3: 12 months). Foundation (Barry): 1 September 2026 — 25 June 2027; 19 hours per week (per course page). Part-time Level 1 Award: 6 October 2026 to 15 December 2026 (3 hours per week, night time).
Entry Requirements
Apprenticeship: aged 16+ working in the construction sector; completion of Level 2 Foundation in Construction or equivalent; completion of Level 2 Progression in Bricklaying; employed in a suitable role. Foundation: three GCSEs A*–C including Mathematics and English OR a Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills OR 3 or more years' experience in the relevant Construction Industry; applicants also need to attend an information evening. Part-time Level 1: no experience in construction required; enthusiasm and commitment gauged at interview. Brickwork (Preparation): three GCSEs A*-G including Mathematics and English.
Next Intake
Foundation (Barry): 1 September 2026 (per course page). Part-time Level 1 Award (Barry): 6 October 2026 (per course page).
FEES & FUNDING
Part-time Level 1 Award: Administration Fee £10.00; Awarding Organisation Fee £88.20; Course Fee £58.80. Learners required to have their own safety boots.
COURSE LINK
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