Level 1 Bricklaying Course at Cheshire College Crewe Campus
Cost£1,146 with co-funding
Duration340 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. £1,146 if you're eligible for co-funding. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.
Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, covering the core skills and knowledge bricklaying work requires. The course runs for 340 hours. You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks, read construction drawings, and work safely on site. An individual study programme is discussed at interview to make sure the course fits your needs. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.
Who this course is for
"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Bricklaying Diploma - Level 1 - C&G suitability for learner types.
Entry requirements
"Individual Study Programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs."
What you will learn
You'll lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll mix and apply mortar correctly for different applications.
You'll read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to bricklaying work.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment safely.
You'll set out and build corners, angles, and openings in brickwork.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on bricklaying work at Cheshire College Crewe Campus. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations, with your study programme tailored to your individual needs at interview. Full-time daytime attendance means you build skills steadily across the 340-hour course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer, starting with labouring or trainee roles.
Construction labourer: general site work while building bricklaying experience.
Groundworker: foundation and groundwork roles on construction sites.
Dry stone waller: specialist bricklaying and walling work, often self-employed.
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: for experienced bricklayers moving into supervisory or advanced craft roles.
Construction T Level: a broader technical qualification if you want to move into construction management or design.
