Level 1 Bricklaying Course at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus

CostFee:1144.00 Concession: 151.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to enrol. The course takes one year and covers the core practical and technical skills of the brickwork trade. You'll work on constructing brick and block walling, setting out masonry structures, preparing cavity walling, and mixing construction materials. This City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification is a solid starting point for anyone heading into the brickwork industry. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.

Who this course is for

This programme has been designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge you need to successfully start your career within the Brickwork industry. With teaching and instruction from specialist staff you will gain knowledge and learn a wide variety of practical skills in the area of:

  • Constructing block walling
  • Constructing brick walling
  • Preparing components and erecting cavity walling.
  • Setting out for basic masonry structures
  • Mixing construction materials
  • Understanding construction related technical information and processes

Health and safety is of paramount importance in all areas of the construction industry, and this will be reinforced throughout the course. Vocational core skills of English and Maths will be embedded in the programme along with specialist delivery to enable learners to reach GCSE grade C or equivalent standards to meet industry requirements.

Skills you can gain include:

In addition to the specialist skills described above, we will help you to develop a range of wider skills that will make you into a well-rounded professional who will be highly valued by employers and universities. During tutorials we will develop your Employability skills, Personal Learning, Social and Community skills, together with your Specialist skills and qualification will give you a distinct advantage when it is time for you to progress to employment or further and higher education.

Skills you can gain include;

  • C V writing
  • Interview techniques
  • Customer service
  • Maths and English skills needed in day to day life
  • Self-study and research
  • Team working to complete projects

Entry requirements

To access this course, you will need to have 2 GCSEs at grade 2 or above, general education and a keen interest in Brickwork.

What you will learn

  • You'll construct block walling to industry standards.
  • You'll construct brick walling using correct techniques.
  • You'll prepare components and erect cavity walling.
  • You'll set out basic masonry structures accurately.
  • You'll mix construction materials correctly and safely.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices on site.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions led by specialist staff. Training covers both the knowledge and the practical skills needed in brickwork. Assessment includes practical tasks and knowledge-based work that tests what you've learned across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer starting with site labouring roles.
  • Construction labourer: general site work while building trade experience.
  • Masonry assistant: supporting skilled bricklayers on residential or commercial projects.
  • Groundworker: entry-level construction role with scope to specialise.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: required for experienced bricklayers seeking full craft recognition and higher-grade CSCS cards.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: useful alongside trade qualifications if you want to move into site supervision or further training.