Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
Bricklayer & Mason Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a Bricklayer & Mason apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
30 Months
START WAGE
£19,500/yr
SOC CODE
5312
Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Grade 3/D or higher in English and Mathematics
- Physical stamina and aptitude for practical outdoor construction
- CSCS Operative Safety Pass
Typical Learning Modules:
• Health & Safety in Construction
• Setting Out & Building Geometry
• Cavity Walling & Insulation
• Blockwork & Render Preparation
• Decorative & Arch Masonry
Certification Outcome
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations & CSCS Blue Skilled Card
Top Training Providers
- National Construction College (CITB)
- Leeds College of Building
- Bridgwater & Taunton College
- Moulsham Trade Center
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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