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Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Coalville

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Coalville. Classes run at Stephenson College. This full-time daytime bricklaying qualification runs over one year and covers construction health and safety, core bricklaying skills, and further practical techniques. Completing the health and safety unit also lets you apply for a CSCS Construction Operative Card. The course is open to students aged 16 to 18, or 16 to 24 with an approved Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 2 or above to enrol.

Who this course is for

For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). This qualification aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding to progress to further training in Bricklaying at Level 2, and then into an apprenticeship or employment within the industry.

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths at grade 2 or above For students aged 16-18 or 16-24 with an approved Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)

What you will learn

  • You'll apply construction health and safety practices on site.
  • You'll develop the core skills needed to lay bricks accurately.
  • You'll build on those skills with more advanced bricklaying techniques.
  • You'll work in workshop environments that reflect construction industry conditions.
  • You'll gain the knowledge needed to apply for a CSCS Construction Operative Card.

How you will learn

You'll study in workshops at Stephenson College, with hands-on practical sessions alongside classroom learning. Tutors bring direct industry experience to the course. Assessment covers both your practical bricklaying skills and your knowledge of construction health and safety.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stephenson College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer: how to become a bricklayer via Level 2 and apprenticeship.
  • Construction operative: entry-level site work with a CSCS card.
  • Groundworker: site-based labouring and construction support.
  • Apprentice bricklayer: earn while you train at the next level.

What you could study next

This level 1 bricklaying certificate is a step toward a Level 2 Bricklaying Qualification, which takes your practical skills further and is the standard entry point for a bricklaying apprenticeship. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying supports progression to skilled-worker status and a CSCS Skilled Worker Card, which most employers require on site.

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