Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll cover the core skills of bricklaying, from setting out and mixing mortar to laying bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and profiles. This is a City and Guilds bricklaying qualification, giving you a solid foundation for work in the construction industry. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying with certificate.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out brickwork accurately on site.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar to the correct consistency.
You'll lay bricks and blocks to standard bonds and profiles.
You'll build corners, piers, and straight walls to given dimensions.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on a construction site.
You'll use and maintain bricklaying tools and equipment correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment at Chichester College, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, as well as written or online tests covering underpinning knowledge. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chichester College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer. Support bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative. General site work while building trade skills.
Groundworker. Foundations and groundworks for new builds.
Bricklayer (apprentice route). Progress toward a full bricklaying apprenticeship.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS card for site work.
Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment. Broadens your knowledge across construction trades.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2). Combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
