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Wet Trades (Brickwork) (Level 2 Traineeship)

OCNNI
Apprenticeships & Traineeships

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. There are a number of different types of ‘brick’ each one differing in what it’s best used for and what it’s made of. That’s before you get to colour and size differences. Using the right brick is integral to creating solid, durable structures. As a Bricklayer you will work within the Construction Industry both on commercial and residential projects. You can work internally / externally on residential and commercial projects. 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 Competitions.
  • 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 Traineeship Wet Trades (Brickwork)
    Campus: Springtown
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Springtown

Course Modules

  • Health and Safety in the Wet Trades Industry
  • Understand Building Construction Materials and Methods
  • (Optional) : Set out and Build Masonry Cladding
  • (Optional) : Constructing Solid Walling, Isolated and Attached Piers
  • (Optional) : Preparing and Setting Out Masonry Structures
  • (Optional) : Constructing Cavity Walling
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs (Grades D-G) to include Maths Grade D and English Grade E. Students without Maths and English at Grade D or above will have the opportunity to complete Essential Skills to Level 2.

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs (Grades O5-O8) to include Maths Grade O5 and English Grade O6. Students without Maths and English at Grade O5 or above will have the opportunity to complete Essential Skills to Level 2.

Work Placement

Students will initially be provided with in college work placement which will prepare students for industrial placements if gained through the academic year.

Fee Information

  • Additional Fees
  • Uniform - College Provided PPE

What's Next?

Further Study

On successful completion it is possible to progress onto full time employment on Apprenticeship NI programme with further options for progression including a Higher National Certificate, Higher National Diploma, NEBOSH, or a degree.

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.

Enquiry

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