Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, full-time during the day. This level 1 bricklaying qualification covers the core skills employers expect from a trainee bricklayer: setting out, building brick and block walling, cavity walling, mixing materials, estimating, and construction technology. Health and safety runs throughout. The course takes one year and includes work placements and employer engagement alongside your practical training. You'll need 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, to be considered.
Who this course is for
Learners aged 16 - 18
Entry requirements
For Level 1 Bricklaying: 3 GCSEs at grade 9-3 (including Maths and English Language) OR GCSE 9-3 in Maths & English Language and a Pass on the L1 Diploma in Preparation for Employment in the Construction Industry.
What you will learn
You'll construct brick walling, block walling, and cavity walling to industry standards.
You'll set out basic masonry structures accurately.
You'll mix construction materials correctly and safely.
You'll read and interpret technical information and building design documents.
You'll estimate quantities and communicate information to others on site.
You'll apply health, safety, and welfare requirements in construction environments.
You'll develop knowledge of construction technology relevant to bricklaying work.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical, with hands-on sessions where you'll work on real bricklaying tasks. Assessment runs throughout the year at the end of each unit. It includes practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out bricklaying tasks, and theory-based question papers that test your knowledge of construction and related subjects.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to purchase your own personal protective equipment (PPE) before practical sessions start. This includes a hi-visibility vest, gloves, safety goggles, and steel toe-capped boots. The PPE items (except boots) are available to buy from Bury College at enrolment. Bury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Trainee bricklayer: entry-level site work laying bricks and blocks.
Construction operative: general labouring and support on building sites.
Bricklaying sub-contractor: self-employed work once qualified and experienced.
Private business owner: running your own bricklaying or small building firm.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the natural next step, taking your skills further toward skilled bricklayer status.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, recognised across the construction industry.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications if you want to meet employer or apprenticeship entry requirements.
