Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, full-time during the day. You'll spend a year building practical bricklaying skills from the ground up. The course covers health and safety in construction, working with others on site, and hands-on brickwork including block walls, brick walls, and cavity walls. Entry is by interview with a brickwork tutor. This City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification is a solid first step toward a career in the trade.
Who this course is for
Health and Safety in Construction Trades
Working and Communicating Effectively in Construction Trades
Build a Block Wall
Build a Brick Wall
Build a Cavity Wall
Entry requirements
Learners must have:
Successful interview with one of our Brickwork tutors
A genuine interest in the subject
Good communication skills
A hardworking approach towards the industry
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety rules in construction environments.
You'll communicate and work effectively with others in the trade.
You'll build a block wall to industry standards.
You'll build a brick wall using correct techniques.
You'll construct a cavity wall.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and workshop. Assessment is based on the skills and tasks you complete during the course, including building walls to set standards. You'll also cover the knowledge side of the trade, including health and safety and working practices in construction.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer, starting with site labouring roles.
Construction labourer. Entry-level site work while you build experience.
Bricklaying apprentice. Combine work and study toward a skilled trade.
Groundworker. Practical construction role with transferable site skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step in your bricklaying qualification, covering more complex techniques and preparing you for skilled site work.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card, which most employers expect on construction sites.
Functional Skills Maths and English Level 2. Useful alongside trade qualifications and often required for apprenticeships or further study.
