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Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
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 Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day. This level 1 bricklaying qualification covers the core practical and technical skills of the trade. You'll learn to lay bricks, read construction drawings, and work safely on site. The course runs for 35 weeks. A free bricklaying course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a solid foundation before moving on to Level 2 training.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in building a lucrative career in the construction industry?

There’s never been a better time to join this exciting line of work.

If you’re inspired by the places where we live, work, travel and play, the construction industry is looking to recruit young people with recognised trade qualifications and the practical skills that count.

By studying a construction course at Reaseheath College, you can build a range of specific skills in three distinct trade areas, or develop the progressive digital technologies required for the modern built environment.

Our industry-led full time and apprenticeship courses are the perfect foundation for a rewarding career as you will learn your craft alongside professional trades people.

If you want to make a lasting impact by building functional and sustainable environments for an expanding population – your future starts with us!

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
  • You'll learn to mix and apply mortar correctly.
  • You'll learn to read and interpret basic construction drawings and specifications.
  • You'll learn to set out simple brickwork structures accurately.
  • You'll learn to apply health and safety practices on a construction site.
  • You'll learn to use and maintain hand tools and equipment safely.
  • You'll learn to work to industry standards for quality and accuracy.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through practical tasks, where you demonstrate bricklaying skills to set standards, and through written or knowledge-based assessments covering the underpinning theory. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the 35-week course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bricklayer apprentice: entry-level site work while training further.
  • Construction labourer: general site support using trade knowledge.
  • Groundworker: foundations and groundworks on construction projects.
  • Dry stone waller: specialist heritage and landscape brickwork.
  • Self-employed bricklayer: once qualified to Level 2 or above.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the next step toward skilled bricklayer status and a CSCS skilled-worker card. Most employers expect Level 2 as a minimum.
  • Level 2 Bricklaying Apprenticeship: combine work and study to earn while you learn.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Bricklaying: for experienced bricklayers moving into supervisory or specialist roles.
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