Middlesbrough College
Main Building (Middlehaven)
Middlesbrough
England
Full-time; Part-time; Apprenticeship
Courses Available
Retrain Diploma in Bricklaying Level 1; Retrain Diploma in Bricklaying Level 2 (City & Guilds); Retrain Diploma to Bricklaying Level 3 (City & Guilds); Bricklayer Apprenticeship Level 2 (City & Guilds / NVQ Diploma in Brickwork)
Course Details
Adult retrain diplomas cover block laying, bricklaying, cavity walling and setting out masonry (Level 1); interpret working drawings to set out masonry structures, thin joint masonry and masonry cladding, solid walling, isolated and attached piers, cavity walling (Level 2); fireplaces and chimneys, repair and maintain masonry structures, radial and battered brickwork (Level 3). Apprenticeship workplace units include erecting, setting out, repairing and maintaining masonry structures; placing and finishing non-specialist concrete; installing drainage. Apprentices attend a dedicated study day each week.
Duration
Level 1 Retrain: 24 weeks, 17 hours per week. Level 2 Retrain: 34 weeks, 12 hours per week. Level 3 Retrain: 23 weeks, 14 hours per week. Apprenticeship: 14 months.
Entry Requirements
Level 1 Retrain: successful interview. Level 2 Retrain: Level 1 Diploma in relevant trade; GCSEs at Grade 2 (E) or equivalent including maths, English language and science. Level 3 Retrain: Level 2 in Brickwork. Apprenticeship: employed in a relevant role.
Next Intake
Retrain diplomas: 06/09/2027 to 18/03/2028 (per course pages). Apprenticeship: 01/08/2026 to 31/07/2027 (per apprenticeship page).
FEES & FUNDING
Level 1 Retrain: 3555.20. Level 2 Retrain: 4172.80. Level 3 Retrain: 4728.00. Apprenticeship: 0.00. Places on retrain courses may be offered to adults only if remaining after 16-18 enrolment.
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