Cork College of FET
Bishopstown Campus
Cork
Republic of Ireland
Apprenticeship; Full-time
Courses Available
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Brick and Stonelaying (SOLAS craft apprenticeship)
Course Details
Phase 2 of the national Brick and Stonelaying craft apprenticeship is delivered onsite at Bishopstown Campus. Skills include reading plans and drawings, mortar bonding and pointing, specialised hand and power tools, plumb and level walls, costing and estimating. Apprenticeship Expo 2026 at Bishopstown (11 March 2026 listing) included a Brick and Stone Laying stand.
Duration
4 years overall (Phase 2 delivered onsite at Bishopstown Campus)
Entry Requirements
Must be hired by a SOLAS-approved employer. Minimum age 16. Grade D in five subjects in Junior Certificate; OR approved equivalent or successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship; OR three years work experience gained over 16 years of age in a relevant designated industrial activity as SOLAS deem acceptable.
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FEES & FUNDING
Apprentice is employed and paid; co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU (per course page).
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