Apprenticeship exam · Level 2Version 1.2

ST0095 Bricklayer: practice questions and mock tests

A 40-question test of the practical knowledge behind safe, accurate and durable brick and block construction.

Apprentices registered to ST0095 version 1.2 and approaching the Level 2 end-point assessment.

Bricklayer's trowel, bricks and spirit level.

Standard

ST0095

Version

v1.2

Level

2

Exam at a glance

ST0095 · version 1.2

Questions / papers
40 questions
Time allowed
60 minutes
Pass requirement
25/40
Reference policy
Closed book
About the assessment

What is the ST0095 Bricklayer test?

The ST0095 multiple-choice test checks whether a bricklaying apprentice understands materials, setting out, construction methods, drawings, quality and site safety before working independently at occupational level.

This page focuses on the knowledge-test method. The full end-point assessment may also include practical, observation or professional-discussion methods. Use the official assessment-plan links below to check the complete EPA.

When you take it

It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.

  1. 01

    Training

    Build the occupational knowledge, practical competence and workplace evidence.

  2. 02

    Gateway

    The employer confirms the apprentice is ready to enter end-point assessment.

  3. 03

    Knowledge test

    Sit the ST0095 multiple-choice knowledge test.

  4. 04

    Other EPA methods

    Complete the practical, observation or discussion methods specified by the assessment plan.

Try a practice question

ST0095 · Original practice material

A revision identifier and issue status distinguish current construction information from superseded drawings.

Which option is being described?

Choose one answer, then check it.

Assessment specification

ST0095 exam format and scoring

These are the recorded rules for this standard version. Always compare them with the final joining instructions from your end-point assessment organisation.

Delivery

Controlled and closed book.

Question style

40 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.

Books and materials

A non-programmable calculator is permitted under the cited City & Guilds specification.

Assessment papers, question counts, timings and grade boundaries for ST0095
PaperCoverageQuestionsTimeGrade boundary
Knowledge testThe knowledge mapped to the ST0095 test4060 minutesPass 25/40Distinction 33/40
Revision blueprint

What to revise for ST0095

The current published Trade Exams library for this standard contains 400 original practice questions and 24 focused fact sheets. These are revision-library counts, not official exam weightings.

Knowledge-area map

Standard reference

ST0095

Bond and build

  1. T01Site safety and preparation
  2. T02Bricks, blocks and mortar
  3. T03Drawings and setting out
  4. T04Bonds and construction
  5. T05Moisture and thermal control
  6. T06Quality, defects and repair
A technical brickwork grid built around setting out, materials and construction quality.
  • Site safety and preparation

    01

    Risk control, access, housekeeping, PPE and safe use of equipment.

  • Bricks, blocks and mortar

    02

    Material selection, properties, storage, mixing and suitability.

  • Drawings and setting out

    03

    Dimensions, levels, datums, gauge and accurate layout.

  • Bonds and construction

    04

    Bonding, openings, corners, junctions and structural details.

  • Moisture and thermal control

    05

    Damp-proofing, cavities, insulation and weather protection.

  • Quality, defects and repair

    06

    Tolerances, common faults, protection and remedial decisions.

Workshop plan

How to prepare for the ST0095 test

A practical four-stage revision sequence: understand the rules first, close topic gaps, practise decisions, then rehearse under the real time pressure.

  1. 1

    Practise reading small drawing details and converting dimensions into setting-out decisions.

  2. 2

    Learn why materials and bond choices suit a location rather than memorising names alone.

  3. 3

    Rehearse calculator questions without relying on programmable functions.

  4. 4

    Complete 40-question mocks inside the 60-minute limit and review every error.

Revision access

Questions, mocks and fact sheets

One exam, one clear price. Access ends automatically and never renews into a subscription.

£10

30 days of access

Everything for this exam for 30 days.

One-off payment. No automatic renewal.

£20

90 days of access

Everything for this exam for 90 days.

One-off payment. No automatic renewal.

Candidate questions

ST0095 exam questions answered

Format, timing, version, preparation and booking questions—answered from the recorded standard and assessment-plan sources.

01What is the ST0095 Bricklayer exam?

The ST0095 multiple-choice test checks whether a bricklaying apprentice understands materials, setting out, construction methods, drawings, quality and site safety before working independently at occupational level. This page focuses on the knowledge-test method; the full end-point assessment may also contain practical or discussion-based methods.

02Who should use this ST0095 revision page?

Apprentices registered to ST0095 version 1.2 and approaching the Level 2 end-point assessment.

03When do apprentices take the ST0095 knowledge test?

It is normally taken during end-point assessment, after the apprentice has completed training and passed through gateway. The employer, training provider and end-point assessment organisation agree the booking and sequence.

04What is the ST0095 exam format?

Multiple-choice knowledge test. Controlled and closed book. 40 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer.

05How many questions are there and how long does the test take?

40 questions and 60 minutes. Knowledge test: 40 questions, 60 minutes, pass 25/40.

06What is the ST0095 pass mark?

25/40. Knowledge test: pass 25/40; distinction 33/40.

07Is the ST0095 test open book?

Closed book. A non-programmable calculator is permitted under the cited City & Guilds specification.

08What subjects should I revise for ST0095?

The main areas are Site safety and preparation, Bricks, blocks and mortar, Drawings and setting out, Bonds and construction, Moisture and thermal control and Quality, defects and repair. The detailed coverage on this page stays within the knowledge mapped to this assessment method.

09How should I prepare for the ST0095 exam?

Practise reading small drawing details and converting dimensions into setting-out decisions. Learn why materials and bond choices suit a location rather than memorising names alone. Rehearse calculator questions without relying on programmable functions. Complete 40-question mocks inside the 60-minute limit and review every error.

10Which version of ST0095 does this page cover?

The format and coverage here are for ST0095 version 1.2.

11Are the Trade Exams questions official live exam questions?

No. Trade Exams' 400 practice questions and 24 fact sheets are independently authored revision material. They do not reproduce recalled, live, confidential or password-protected EPAO questions.

12Where do the ST0095 exam details come from?

The format and scope are based on the listed Skills England standard and end-point assessment sources, checked for this content pack on 2026-08-13. Always confirm late changes and booking instructions with the employer, training provider or EPAO.

13How does Trade Exams access work?

Access is a one-off £10 payment for 30 days or £20 for 90 days. It never renews automatically.

Official sources and currency

Check the standard behind this page

The format and scope were checked on 13 August 2026. Assessment arrangements can change, so confirm the final booking details with your employer, training provider or EPAO.

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