The City & Guilds Construction (Level 2) – Bricklaying is designed to allow learners in work-based learning to learn and develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of bricklaying. Learners will also develop their understanding of construction workplace practices in Wales, including sustainability and environmental considerations.
It is aimed at learners who have either achieved the 8042 Foundation and/or 8042 Progression Level 2 in Construction and Building Services Engineering (BSE) qualification(s) or are completing learning and assessments while in their apprenticeship. This qualification, along with employer confirmation, will enable learners to be proven as occupationally proficient.
It is suitable for:
- learners aged 16+ currently working in the construction sector.
The qualification will allow learners to plan and perform bricklaying projects, in line with nationally recognised occupational standards, before reviewing the outputs of their work.
It covers knowledge and understanding of
- working in the construction sector
- relevant legislation
- bricklaying
and skills in
- interpreting information, selecting and using resources
- adopting safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work practices
- setting out to form masonry structures
- erecting masonry structures
- erecting masonry cladding.
The qualification is designed to be completed on a part-time basis within an apprenticeship. Before the assessments, learners must first demonstrate their performance and capability to the satisfaction of their employer.
Navigation Sample Test (demo of different question types)
Sample On-screen Assessments – How to book and use the sample tests (PDF)
On completion, the qualification, along with employer confirmation of occupational proficiency, will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required for the learner to be capable of working as a bricklayer across the UK. Learners can also progress onto a level 3 bricklaying qualification.
- Construction (Level 2) – Bricklaying – Qualification Handbook (Uploaded on 01/09/2026 at 10:49 am)
- Construction (Level 2) – Bricklaying – Employer Confirmation Guide (Uploaded on 01/09/2026 at 10:49 am)
- Centre Support Guidance Supporting centres in the delivery and quality assurance of the Skills for Wales qualifications (Uploaded on 24/03/2026 at 01:52 pm)
- 8042: Interpreting Qualification Wales Construction ‘Test Reports’ / Dehongli ‘Adroddiadau Prawf’ Cymwysterau Cymru (Uploaded on 11/03/2022 at 01:11 pm)