Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Eastbourne – East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus
Cost£2000.00 Course contribution fees are currently £125. Full details will be confirmed at interview. You will also need to provide steel toe capped boots and overalls
Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the practical and theory skills bricklayers use on site. You'll practise constructing brick walls, setting out with measurements, and building basic masonry structures up to damp-proof course. You'll also develop independent working skills that employers value. An initial assessment checks that this level 1 bricklaying qualification is the right starting point for you. You'll need to show ability to reach Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course.
Who this course is for
During this practical Level 1 course, you will practise constructing straightforward brick walls, setting out with measurements, and building basic masonry structures up to damp-proof course.
Entry requirements
You will need to demonstrate an ability to achieve Level 1 English and maths by the end of the course through an initial assessment.
What you will learn
You'll construct straightforward brick walls using correct techniques.
You'll set out brickwork using accurate measurements.
You'll build basic masonry structures up to damp-proof course.
You'll learn the theory behind bricklaying practices and why they matter on site.
You'll develop an understanding of the construction industry.
You'll practise working independently on set tasks.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical sessions and theory lessons in the classroom. Your practical work is assessed on site at the college. Theory is assessed through written tasks and assignments. Your tutors will also set independent learning tasks, so you should plan for at least an extra half day of self-directed study each week alongside your timetabled classes.
What you will need to bring
You will need to provide your own steel toe-capped boots and overalls. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer, starting at trade level.
Construction operative. General site work supporting bricklaying teams.
Masonry labourer. Assisting skilled bricklayers on residential and commercial sites.
Groundworker. Site preparation and basic masonry work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The natural next step after Level 1, covering more complex brickwork and preparing you for skilled site work.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2). Combines paid work with structured training. Your Level 1 bricklaying qualification can support an application.
Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers on larger sites expect.
