Leeds College of Building
South Bank Campus
Leeds
England
Courses Available
Bricklaying Course 16-18 (Level 1 Certificate/Diploma; Level 2 Diploma; Level 3 Diploma); Bricklayer Apprenticeship Standard Level 2; Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying
Course Details
UK specialist construction college and CTEC hub for Yorkshire and the Humber. 16-18 study programme includes vocational course, English and maths, work experience and employability. Content: use bricklaying tools and equipment; set out basic building work; build simple brick/block walls, solid walls and cavity walls; modern construction methods e.g. timber frame cladding. Apprenticeship for anyone aged over 16 employed in the industry. Level 3 NVQ for employed individuals who have already achieved Level 2 NVQ and work at Level 3 standard.
Duration
16-18: 1 - 3 years. Apprenticeship: 2 years. Level 3 NVQ: 10 months.
Entry Requirements
16-18: GCSE English and Maths both at grade 3 or above. If GCSEs not sat due to mitigating circumstances, apply and you may be invited for interview. Apprenticeship: aged over 16, employed in the industry or have secured employment. Level 3 NVQ: Level 2 NVQ in Bricklaying and able to demonstrate working at Level 3 standard.
Next Intake
16-18 and Apprenticeship: September 2026 (per course pages). Level 3 NVQ: Confirmed upon application.
FEES & FUNDING
16-18: N/A (listed). Apprenticeship funding band £13,000. Level 3 NVQ: £2,140 (26/27 academic year prices; subsequent years subject to annual increase). Level 3 NVQ fully funded for eligible 19-23 year olds who are UK residents for the past 3 years or have the right to work and study; learners over 24 may be funded via Adult Education Budget.
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