Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification covers the core skills of the trade, from laying bricks to reading construction drawings. The course runs for around 600 hours, giving you solid hands-on practice in the brickwork department. City and Guilds is the awarding body, so your level 1 bricklaying certificate carries weight with construction employers. Entry requirements are available on request; the college will assess your starting point before you begin.
Who this course is for
Construction Skills (Bricklaying) L1 Cert E&T (GOU00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Brickwork department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen CG as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical bricklaying techniques, including laying courses to line and level.
You'll learn to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
You'll work safely on site, following health and safety procedures.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common bricklaying materials.
You'll build simple brick structures, including walls and corners.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college's brickwork department, supported by classroom instruction. Assessment is carried out through a combination of practical tasks and skills observations. You'll demonstrate your ability to complete bricklaying activities to the standard set by City and Guilds.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites.
Construction operative: general site work while building trade experience.
Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks for new builds.
Bricklayer (trainee): entry-level bricklaying roles with on-site training.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward becoming a qualified bricklayer, covering more complex structures and techniques.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: the qualification that supports a CSCS skilled-worker card, recognised by employers across the construction industry.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
