Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Manchester. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, full-time during the day. No formal qualifications are required to start. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. Over one year, you'll build the practical skills and technical knowledge that bricklaying work demands. This City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification covers the core techniques employers look for at the start of a construction career.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set out and build brick and block structures to industry standards.
You'll practise laying bricks to line, level, and plumb.
You'll understand how to mix and apply mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll develop safe working practices on construction sites, including use of personal protective equipment.
You'll learn how to handle, store, and use bricklaying tools and materials correctly.
You'll understand basic construction principles including foundations and bonding patterns.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based and practical. You'll work in workshop and simulated construction environments, developing hands-on bricklaying skills alongside underpinning technical knowledge. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and assignments. Your tutor will observe your work and assess your competence against the requirements of the City and Guilds Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer's labourer: support skilled bricklayers on construction sites
Construction operative: general site work while building trade experience
Groundworker: site preparation and groundworks for new builds
Bricklayer (trainee): entry-level bricklaying roles with on-site development
Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscape construction work
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (City and Guilds): the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and the CSCS skilled-worker card that most employers require on site.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying: for experienced bricklayers looking to demonstrate full occupational competence.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
