Trusted by the
trade
Our relationship with builders gives us a strong understanding of the sector's needs and many large building firms have signed up their apprentices to this year’s cohorts.
Bricklaying apprenticeship
Level 2
The ideal start for aspiring bricklayers looking to take the first step in their career
Apprenticeship overview
Our Bricklaying apprenticeships are delivered through our unique site-like training hubs and with a syllabus front-loaded to home building.
A new apprentice will first undergo 5 weeks of intensive hands-on training at one of our training hubs, after which they will be ready to go on site, health and safety savvy and with sufficient basic skills to positively contribute from day one.
As an apprentice, you will return to the training hub every 8-10 weeks for 2 weeks of intensive learning. With training block delivery all year round, you can complete an apprenticeship within 18 months.
Why study for an apprenticeship with NHBC?
Trusted by the
Taught by
construction experts
NHBC apprenticeships are delivered by our fully qualified, experienced trainers who use their construction and training expertise to develop apprentices.
Focused on
quality
We are a market-leading, trusted brand with a core purpose to improve construction quality. We support the Government’s ambitions to create high-quality jobs for the future and develop a talented and skilled workforce.
Designed by
the industry
We have a long track record in providing bespoke training for builders. Our apprenticeships have been created specifically for the house-building industry in conjunction with leading national house builders.
What you will learn
The first 5 weeks are practical sessions held at one of our training hubs.
The hubs resemble a site compound with a large covered yet exposed central slab for all practical work providing comparable site working conditions. With each day running from 8:00 to 16:30, this initial five-week period will be equivalent to an entire year’s day release at college.
By week 6 apprentices will return to sites, health and safety aware and able to carry out these tasks:
- build cavity walls
- build to gauge
- build to line
- joint walling
- correctly position wall ties, DPCs, cavity trays and weep holes
- know where to insert insulation and fire stopping.
Entry requirements
Apprentices will need to achieve Level 1 English and maths and take the test for level 2 prior to taking their end-point assessment. Please discuss this with your employer.
Eligibility
You must be:
- 16 or over by the end of the school summer holidays
- living in UK
- not in full-time education
- in current employment in a relevant role
- meet all the entry/eligibility requirements
Intake dates
| Tamworth | Spaces Remaining |
| 27 May 2024 | 8 |
| 2 September 2024 | 17 |
| Newcastle | Spaces Remaining |
| 15 April 2024 | 9 |
| 16 September 2024 | 11 |
| Cambridge | Spaces Remaining |
| 9 September 2024 | 14 |
| Hull | Spaces Remaining |
| 10 June 2024 | 14 |
Ready to start your journey as an apprentice?
If you are employed or have been offered a role with an employer, complete our application form and a member of our apprenticeships team will be in touch.
Please email completed form to qualifications@nhbc.co.uk
Looking for a construction apprenticeship but not currently employed?
To be eligible for a construction apprenticeship you must be employed in a related job role. We work with Talentview Construction who can help match you with employers. Are you ready to kickstart your career into construction?
Training hubs
Our purpose built facilities can each support more than 100 apprentices annually, providing a realistic working environment.
Regardless of anyone’s background or career history, the NHBC Apprentice scheme is without doubt worth pursuing should you have an interest in house building and construction.
NHBC’s training team have been very helpful and have answered any queries I’ve had, usually straight away and even in cases when it’s been out of their usual hours, such as weekends.
Apprenticeship case studies
Charlotte Harrigan, Hill Group
From a front-of-house receptionist in an office block, to a Site Assistant with The Hill Group.
Read Charlotte's story
Kris Anderson, Countryside
We spoke with 24 year-old Kris Anderson, who started his Construction Site Supervisor apprenticeship with Countryside on their 115-plot site in Blackthorn, Northampton
Read Kris' Story
Lilly Wren, Taylor Wimpey
22 year-old Lilly Wrenn from Taylor Wimpey, began her NVQ and started the NHBC apprenticeship for Construction Site Supervisor last November.
Find out moreApprenticeship resources
Apprenticeships handbook
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Bricklaying apprenticeship factsheet
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