Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Portsmouth. Classes run at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus, with day or block release attendance over one year. You'll cover basic blocklaying, basic bricklaying, and cavity walling. This City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification gives you the practical foundation to start working toward a career as a bricklayer. To enrol, you'll need four GCSEs at grades A* - E including Maths and English, and you'll sit an initial assessment and attend an interview.
Who this course is for
The programme covers various aspects of brickwork including: carrying out basic blocklaying, carrying out basic bricklaying and cavity walling, among others.
Entry requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs grades A*-E, including Maths and English. Candidates must also sit the College initial assessment and attend an interview.
What you will learn
You'll carry out basic blocklaying techniques
You'll carry out basic bricklaying to industry standards
You'll construct cavity walling
You'll work safely on construction tasks
You'll read and follow construction drawings and specifications
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical hands-on work at City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations that reflect real bricklaying work. You'll attend on a day or block release basis across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Portsmouth College North Harbour Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer - lay bricks and blocks on construction projects
Construction operative - support bricklaying and groundwork teams
Dry stone waller - specialist heritage and landscape stonework
Repointing and restoration worker - repair and maintain existing brickwork
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying - the next step for anyone working toward a CSCS skilled-worker card and employment as a qualified bricklayer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying - for experienced bricklayers aiming for supervisory roles or self-employment.
Construction Apprenticeship - combine on-site work with further bricklaying training and earn while you learn.
