Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Wolverhampton – City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus. You'll study full-time during the day, spending most of your time in the dedicated Construction Innovation Centre developing hands-on skills. The course covers brickwork to damp proof course level, corner construction, basic garden walling, and health and safety principles. It runs for one year. Entry requires three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including Maths and English, plus an interview and a short online assessment.

Who this course is for

Would you like to work on a construction site?

Take your first step towards a career as a bricklayer in the construction industry with this very practical qualification.

You will learn in our dedicated Construction Innovation Centre at the Wellington Road campus and develop a range of practical skills, including brickwork to damp proof course level, corner construction and basic garden walling.

You will also study some practical elements, including health and safety and the principles of building set out by City and Guilds, the qualifacation awarding body.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to progress to the industry-recognised Level 2 diploma in bricklaying or other qualifications in groudworks or plant training and gain your CSCS card, required to work on a construction site.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to:

Have three or more GCSEs at grade 2 or above (including Maths and English)* Attend an interview with a member of the college's admissions team Complete a short online assessment to determine your current skills and knowledge You will also be expected to commit to good attendance and punctuality and demonstrate a commitment and good attitude to learning and achieving the qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll lay brickwork to damp proof course level.
  • You'll construct corners and angles in brickwork.
  • You'll build basic garden walls.
  • You'll apply health and safety principles on a construction site.
  • You'll develop an understanding of bricklaying materials and tools.
  • You'll practise measuring and setting out brickwork accurately.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based, centred on the Construction Innovation Centre at the Wellington Road Campus. You'll develop skills through hands-on bricklaying tasks and exercises. Theory is covered in class alongside the practical work. Assessment is based on your practical performance and your understanding of the principles covered throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site while you build experience.
  • Construction site operative: general site work across residential and commercial projects.
  • Groundworker: foundation and groundwork tasks that complement bricklaying skills.
  • Trainee bricklayer: entry-level bricklaying roles with on-site learning.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the next step toward becoming a qualified bricklayer. A Level 2 bricklaying qualification takes your skills further and moves you closer to the NVQ Level 2 that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2: if you want to meet employer requirements or progress to further training, these are the recognised GCSE equivalents.

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