Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to start working in the trade. The course runs for 468 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. A solid starting point if you're looking to enter the construction industry.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to industry standards.
You'll develop skills in setting out and constructing walls.
You'll practise mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll study health and safety on construction sites.
You'll learn how to read and interpret basic construction drawings.
You'll understand the properties and uses of common building materials.
You'll develop good working practices and site awareness.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is through practical tasks and skills demonstrations, showing you can carry out bricklaying work to the required standard. You may also complete written or knowledge-based assessments as part of the City and Guilds Diploma requirements.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College 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 building projects.
Groundworker. Foundations, drainage, and site preparation.
Dry stone waller. Specialist heritage and landscape stonework.
Maintenance operative. Repairs and upkeep of buildings and structures.
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 site.
Apprenticeship in Bricklaying. Combine paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
