Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This level 1 bricklaying qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 340 hours in total. Your study programme will be discussed at interview to match your needs.
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 learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to set out and build straight, curved, and angled walls.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll practise safe working methods and site health and safety practices.
You'll learn how to use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment.
You'll develop an understanding of construction materials and their properties.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. Your individual study programme will be agreed at interview, so the pace and focus can be matched to where you are.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
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Repointing and restoration operative. Maintenance and repair of existing brickwork.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds). The natural next step, covering more complex brickwork and preparing you for skilled site work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers and contractors ask for on site.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying. Combines on-the-job training with a qualification, and you earn while you learn.
