NPTC Group of Colleges
Neath
Wales
Apprenticeship; Full-time; Part-time; Evening
Neath College, Dwr-y-Felin Road, Neath, Neath Port Talbot
SA10 7RF
03308 188100
Courses Available
Apprenticeship in Brickwork (Level 3); Level 2 Foundation in Bricklaying & Construction Operations and Civil Engineering Operations (Full-Time); Level 2 Foundation in Carpentry & Bricklaying (Full Time); Level 2 Foundation in Plastering & Bricklaying (Full Time); Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Part-Time) – bricklaying or craft masonry pathways; Introduction to Bricklaying (Part-Time: Evening)
Course Details
Level 3 apprenticeship: Core in Construction and BSE (exemptions apply) plus Level 3 Construction in Bricklaying (units include setting out and erecting masonry structures and architectural/decorative masonry), ESW and Digital Skills for Construction; leads to CSCS Advanced Craft card. Full-time Level 2 Foundation two-trade courses include bricklaying combinations. NVQ L2 Trowel Occupations has bricklaying and craft masonry pathways. Evening introduction: Wednesday 6pm–9pm, 5 weeks. College locations include Swansea Construction Centre (Llansamlet), Newtown College, Afan College (construction listed) and Brecon Beacons College (construction listed). Distinct Swansea Construction Centre (Llansamlet) delivery of Level 2 Foundation in Plastering & Bricklaying is listed separately.
Duration
Apprenticeship: up to 42 months. Introduction to Bricklaying: 5 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Introduction to Bricklaying: adults with no previous experience; no further formal requirements stated on the overview. Foundation plastering & bricklaying PDF: GCSE Grade D or above in Maths and English or working towards Level 2 Essential Skills English and Maths; aged 16+.
Next Intake
Introduction to Bricklaying: 23rd September 2026; alternative start dates 11th November 2026 or 6th January 2027 (per course page).
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