North West Regional College
Springtown
Londonderry/Derry
Northern Ireland
Apprenticeship; Traineeship; Full-time
Springtown Road, Londonderry/Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
BT48 0LY
028 7127 6222
Courses Available
Wet Trades (Brickwork) (Level 2 Apprenticeship / Traineeship); Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship / Traineeship Wet Trades (Brickwork)
Course Details
Bricklaying for commercial and residential projects; interpret drawings, set out, measure, construct and finish. Enrichment workshops on mental health, road safety and cultural diversity. Opportunity to compete in Regional and UK competitions. Students without Maths, English and ICT at Grade C or above must also attend additional essential skills which allows for progression to Level 3. Traineeship: initially in-college work placement preparing students for industrial placements if gained through the academic year. Apprenticeship: employed; attend NWRC one day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and assessed on site by NWRC Brickwork Assessor; may also attend college on days outside the normal class day should Essential Skills be required. Additional fees: students must provide their own PPE for workshop activities (boots and overalls). Springtown campus offers facilities for brickwork.
Duration
2 Years Full-Time
Entry Requirements
Traineeship: 4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths at Grade D and English Grade E as a minimum. Students without Maths and English at Grade D or above will have the opportunity to complete these at Level 2. Apprenticeship: GCSE Maths and English at Grade D or above/equivalent. Employment with a N.Ireland registered company confirmed by 31/07/2026. Applicants without ICT at Level 2 must commit to an additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. ROI: Traineeship 4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 including Maths O5 and English O6; Apprenticeship Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above plus NI registered employment confirmed by 31/07/2026.
Next Intake
1 Sept 2026 / 01/09/2026 (per course page)
FEES & FUNDING
Fees field on the session table not stated as a figure; Applications CLOSED. Additional Fees: Uniform - students must provide their own PPE for activities in the workshop boots and overalls.
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