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Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Epsom

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Epsom. Evening bricklaying classes run at NESCOT, so you can fit study around your week. Over one year part-time, you'll cover the core skills and knowledge that bricklaying work demands. This is a solid entry point into the trade, giving you hands-on practice alongside the theory.

Who this course is for

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

Entry requirements

Please see the college website at http://www.nescot.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to set out and build brick and block structures to given specifications.
  • You'll practise laying bricks to line, level, and plumb.
  • You'll learn how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
  • You'll understand construction drawings and how to read them on site.
  • You'll learn health and safety requirements relevant to bricklaying work.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the tools and materials used in bricklaying.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom and practical workshop setting at NESCOT. You'll learn through a combination of hands-on practical tasks and underpinning knowledge work. Assessment is through practical observation of your bricklaying skills and written or knowledge-based tasks that test your understanding of the trade.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer - how to become a bricklayer starts here
  • Construction labourer - support bricklaying and groundwork teams
  • Dry stone waller - specialist heritage and landscape masonry
  • Repointing and restoration operative - maintenance and repair work on existing structures

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Diploma, a natural next step is the Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying, which takes your practical skills further and is the level most employers look for when hiring. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying supports progression toward a CSCS skilled-worker card, which you'll need on most commercial construction sites.

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