Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Colchester. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Colchester, full-time during the day. You'll need 3 GCSEs (grades 9 to 1) including English and Maths, or a Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, plus an interview. The course runs for 9 months and covers the core techniques and knowledge needed to enter the trade. You'll work in fully equipped training workshops using real materials and projects drawn from industry. A solid starting point for anyone pursuing a bricklaying qualification.
Who this course is for
This is a two-year programme of study consisting of two qualifications and is designed to prepare learners to become a professional bricklayer and work towards a career in the fast-growing construction industry.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, and an interview. Level 2: Satisfactory completion of the Level 2 Qualification and via a progression interview.
What you will learn
You'll practise fundamental bricklaying techniques in a workshop setting.
You'll work with real materials on industry-style projects.
You'll develop an understanding of basic and more advanced bricklaying methods.
You'll combine practical skills with underpinning trade theory.
You'll use computer-aided learning alongside traditional classroom activities.
You'll build the skills and knowledge needed to enter the construction industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Training takes place in fully equipped workshops using simulated industry conditions. Assessment is based on you demonstrating what you can do individually, by completing all the requirements of the qualification. There are no exams; your progress is assessed through the practical and theory work you complete throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer after completing Level 2 training
Construction operative: entry-level site work while building your skills
Groundworker: related trade with crossover in site knowledge
Maintenance operative: brickwork repairs and upkeep in housing or facilities
What you could study next
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the natural next step, developing the skills needed to work in industry. This is typically completed in year 2 of the programme, following a progression interview.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): required on most UK construction sites. You'll need to check current card requirements as you progress through your training.
