Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Grimsby. Classes run at Grimsby Institute, full-time during the day. You'll spend around 10 months building practical bricklaying skills from the ground up, covering the core techniques used on construction sites. This level 1 bricklaying qualification is a solid starting point if you want to move into the trade. The course runs full-time, so you can focus entirely on developing your skills.
Who this course is for
School leavers
Entry requirements
https://grimsby.ac.uk/courses/construction/
What you will learn
You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll lay bricks and blocks to set patterns and bonds.
You'll read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll use hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll follow health and safety procedures on site.
You'll build corners, piers, and straight walls to a given specification.
You'll understand the properties of common bricklaying materials.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom and workshop based, with hands-on practical sessions at Grimsby Institute. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and assignments that test your bricklaying skills directly. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than in a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Grimsby Institute will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer on residential or commercial sites.
Bricklaying labourer: support skilled bricklayers while building site experience.
Construction operative: general site work across a range of trades.
Groundworker: foundations and groundwork roles that complement bricklaying skills.
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 in Bricklaying: for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate full occupational competence.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
