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Wet Trades (Brickwork) (Level 2 Apprenticeship)

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Course Overview

Bricklaying is a skill which is in high demand by small and medium sized construction companies and therefore apprenticeship and employment opportunities are good across Northern Ireland. As a bricklayer you will work within the Construction Industry both on commercial and residential projects. You can work internally and externally on residential and commercial projects. If you like to interpret drawings, set out, measure, construct and finish, then this is the career for you. Enrichment activities and personnel development workshops on mental health, road safety and cultural diversity are built into the programme. Our students also have the opportunity to compete in Regional and UK. Participation in competition and winning awards enhances your Curriculum Vitae and may lead to exciting employment opportunities. Students without Maths, English and ICT at Grade C or above must also attend additional essential skills which allows for progression to Level 3.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Springtown

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Open College Network NI (OCN NI) Level 2 Apprenticeship NI Wet Trades (Brickwork)
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Wet Trades (Brickwork)
  • (Optional) : Units relevant to Industry
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

GCSE Maths and English at Grade D or above or equivalent Ess.Skills. You must also have employment with a NI registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT at Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

ROI Requirements

Leaving Certificate English and Maths at Grade O5 or above. You must also have employment with a NI registered company confirmed by 31/07/2025. Applicants without ICT at Level 2 must commit to additional class for this to be achieved in first year of programme. Attendance at a course information session is advised but not mandatory.

Work Placement

You are employed so you attend NWRC one day per week to complete the Level 2 qualification and you will also be assessed on site by NWRC Brickwork Assessor. You may also be required to attend college on days outside of the normal class day should Ess. skills be required.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - Students must provide their own PPE for activities in the workshop boots and overalls

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion of Apprenticeship Level 2 it is possible to complete a Level 3 through the Apprenticeship NI route. There are also options for progression via a Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork, Higher Level Apprenticeship, HND/C, NEBOSH, and degree options.

Career Prospects

Skills that are in demand are brickwork repair, pointing, rendering, restoration, conservation, stone cladding. The average Construction salary for Bricklaying jobs is £36,679.

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