Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Beverley. Classes run at Flemingate Centre, full-time during the day. You'll spend around 298 days building the practical and technical skills bricklaying demands. The course covers core construction techniques, materials, and safe working practices. It's a City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification, so employers and further training providers will recognise what you've achieved. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right starting point for you.
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 practise mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll understand how to read and work from construction drawings.
You'll follow health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll identify and select the right materials for different tasks.
You'll build a range of brick structures including walls and corners.
You'll learn how to set out and prepare a work area.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and hands-on at Flemingate Centre. You'll develop skills through practical exercises and workshop sessions. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge checks. You'll be assessed on what you can do as well as what you understand about bricklaying techniques and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Flemingate Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on site
Construction operative: general site work across trades
Groundworker: foundations, drainage, and site preparation
Apprentice bricklayer: earn while you train toward full trade status
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 working toward advanced or supervisory roles.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine on-site work with structured training and earn a wage while you qualify.
