Apprenticeship overview
Our Bricklaying Level 3 apprenticeships are delivered through our unique site-like training hubs and are an invaluable opportunity for individuals with a keen interest in the art of bricklaying to hone their craftsmanship and technical skills.
The NHBC Level 3 Bricklaying apprenticeship is for anyone who has already achieved a Level 2 and is interested in developing their skills further or moving into a senior position that requires specific technical and professional skills.
The programme spans fourteen learning blocks spread over thirteen months at which point you then enter end point assessment (EPA).
Why study for an apprenticeship with NHBC?
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.
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 hubs resembles a site compound with a large central slab for all practical work providing comparable site working conditions. With each day running from 8:00 to 16:30 the programme spans fourteen learning blocks spread over thirteen months at which point you then enter end point assessment (EPA). The training builds on our Level 2 apprentice programme and introduces more complex bricklaying activities including:
- decorative panels, arches, brick bonds, tumbling in, corbels and angled brickwork
- health & safety legislation and incident management
- Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
- environmental management
- defect management
- stock rotation
- communication & documentation methods
- planning & scheduling work along with time management
- quality assurance and the NHBC standards.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the apprenticeship will hold maths and English qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills Level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C-4), however consideration will be given to any applicant who can achieve diagnostic results at the required levels.
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 |
| Currently there are no available dates | N/A |
| Newcastle | Spaces Remaining |
| 23 June 2025 | 20 |
| Cambridge | Spaces Remaining |
| 28 April 2025 | 20 |
| Hull | Spaces Remaining |
| 12 May 2025 | 16 |
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