Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Boston. Classes run at Boston College, with practical training in dedicated workshops and visits to working sites. You'll learn to construct garden walls, build cavity walling for houses, read construction drawings, and use the hand tools the industry requires. The course runs full-time during the day and typically takes 9 months. A level 1 bricklaying qualification is a solid first step if you're aiming for a career in construction.
Who this course is for
The Level 1 Bricklaying Diploma aims to prepare you for employment or further training within the bricklaying industry. You will carry out your practical training in our dedicated workshops, learning skills such as how to construct garden walls, basic bricklaying, constructing cavity walling for houses, and how to read drawings and position buildings. You will also develop the hand skills that are needed to use the wide variety of tools required in the industry. You will visit real working sites where possible, and may even have opportunities to practice your new skills on real buildings. To achieve your diploma you will study different units, which include practical activities in brickwork as well as employability skills and health and safety.
Entry requirements
Two GCSEs at grades 2 or above (Old GCSE grade E or above) or equivalent (to include English or maths), or any one of the following, an Entry 3 qualification, a Certificate in Skills for Working Life or Life Skills, an ESOL Entry L3 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll construct garden walls using standard bricklaying techniques.
You'll build cavity walling used in house construction.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings.
You'll position buildings accurately on site.
You'll develop hand skills for using a wide range of bricklaying tools.
You'll apply safe working practices in workshop and on-site environments.
How you will learn
You'll train in Boston College's dedicated bricklaying workshops, working on practical tasks that build your hands-on skills. You'll also visit working construction sites as part of your training. Assessment is practical and skills-based, reflecting the real demands of the bricklaying industry.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer. Support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative. General site work while building trade experience.
Groundworker. Site preparation and groundworks roles in construction.
Dry stone waller. Specialist walling work, often in landscaping or heritage projects.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step toward skilled bricklayer status and the NVQ Level 2 needed for a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS card recognised by most construction employers and contractors.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. For experienced bricklayers moving into supervisory or advanced trade roles.
