Free Entry Level Construction Skills course in York. Full-time daytime classes run at York College. This entry level construction skills course runs for one year and covers the practical and theoretical foundations of working in construction. You'll gain hands-on experience across core construction trades, including the skills needed to start working toward becoming a bricklayer. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills used across core construction trades.
You'll learn safe working practices on construction sites.
You'll handle and use basic construction tools and materials correctly.
You'll understand how different construction processes fit together.
You'll build the groundwork skills needed to progress in bricklaying and related trades.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities at York College. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations carried out during your training, alongside any written or portfolio work required by the City and Guilds specification. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site
Construction operative: general site work across trade areas
Groundworker: drainage, foundations, and groundworks
Hod carrier: materials handling for bricklaying and plastering teams
Site maintenance worker: upkeep and repairs on construction sites
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Construction Skills (City and Guilds): the next step up, covering construction trades in more depth.
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification to pursue if you want to work as a bricklayer. Leads toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
