Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Bridlington. Classes run at East Riding College Bridlington Campus. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification covers the core practical skills you need to start working in construction. The course runs for around 298 days, giving you solid grounding in bricklaying techniques, materials, and safe working practices. It's a recognised step toward further trade qualifications and work on site.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to line and level.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings.
You'll practise building corners, piers, and straight walls.
You'll learn health and safety rules for construction sites.
You'll handle and store bricklaying materials safely.
You'll identify common defects and understand how to avoid them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on practical tasks and observations that test your ability to carry out bricklaying work to a set standard. You may also complete written or knowledge-based assessments covering health and safety and trade theory. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Riding College Bridlington Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction projects.
Construction operative: general site work while building trade experience.
Groundworker: foundations and drainage work alongside bricklaying teams.
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and rural construction work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate advanced competence on site.
Construction T Level: a broader technical route if you want to move into site management or surveying.
