York College & University Centre
Construction & Skills Centre (Sim Balk Lane)
York
England
Courses Available
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills: Bricklaying; Bricklaying City & Guilds Diploma Level 1; Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2 (Banker Mason or Heritage Mason); Craft Bricklayer Apprenticeship Level 3; Stonemason Apprenticeship Level 2
Course Details
Bricklaying workshop in Construction and Skills Centre with two large bricklaying workshops. Level 1 Award is a City & Guilds qualification for novices covering principles of building construction; setting out and building masonry structures up to DPC; block laying; bricklaying; cavity walling; health, safety and welfare. Stonemasonry apprenticeship specialisation in banker masonry or heritage masonry; block release approximately two weeks per term. Craft Bricklayer apprenticeship covers herringbone/basket weave panels, segmental/semi-circular arches, concave/convex brickwork, battered brickwork, tumbling in, corbelling, fireplaces and flue construction.
Duration
Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2: typical duration 24 Months + End-Point Assessment. Craft Bricklayer Apprenticeship Level 3 as listed on course page.
Entry Requirements
Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2: employed in a relevant role for a minimum of 30 hours per week; 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths. If no grade 4 in English and Maths and aged 18 or under at start, work towards Level 2 Functional Skills. Craft Bricklayer: employed minimum 30 hours per week; completed Level 2 Bricklayer Apprenticeship or equivalent; Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English or GCSE grades 4 or above.
Next Intake
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Construction Skills: Bricklaying: 1 December 2026; additional start 2 March 2027 (per course page). Stonemasonry Apprenticeship Level 2: Variable.
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