Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Halifax. Classes run full-time during the day at Francis St Calderdale College. This is a focused, full-time route into the construction trades, covering the core skills you need to start working with brick and block. The course runs for 468 hours in total. You'll work toward a City and Guilds bricklaying qualification that employers in the construction industry recognise. A free bricklaying course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a solid grounding before moving on to higher-level training.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a straight line and to level.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll practise setting out and building corners and returns.
You'll understand health and safety requirements on construction sites.
You'll learn how to use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
You'll study the properties and uses of common construction materials.
You'll develop an understanding of basic construction drawings and specifications.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks where you demonstrate bricklaying skills, supported by written or oral questions to check your understanding of underpinning knowledge. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
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, how to become a bricklayer starting with site labouring roles.
Construction labourer, supporting bricklaying gangs on residential and commercial sites.
Trainee bricklayer, working toward a full trade qualification on the job.
Groundworker, entry-level construction role building on site safety knowledge.
Dry stone waller, specialist masonry work in rural and heritage settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying. The natural next step, covering more complex brickwork and leading toward a CSCS skilled-worker card.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. For experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate full occupational competence.
Construction T Level. A broader technical qualification for those interested in the wider built environment sector.
