Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House. You'll have an entry assessment and interview to confirm this is the right level for you. The course runs full-time over one year, combining practical workshop sessions with classroom theory. You'll cover setting out masonry structures, building walls, cavity walling, mortar mixing, health and safety, and reading basic construction drawings. This City and Guilds level 1 bricklaying qualification is a solid first step toward a career as a bricklayer.
Who this course is for
Would you like to work in construction? Do you enjoy working with your hands and studying at your own pace? Are you looking for your first step into this highly competitive and fast-paced industry? If the answer is yes then this is the qualification for you. Our course will introduce you to brickwork and help you develop the basic skills and techniques you need to become a Bricklayer. You will learn about both theory and the practice of bricklaying. You will gain the vital skills needed to becom
Entry requirements
A minimum of a Grade 2 in GCSE English and Mathematics. You will need to have an interest in brickwork and the construction industry and be prepared to undertake an entry assessment during your one to one interview., , Entry decisions will be discretionary at interview. Students will continually be assessed through probation period to ensure they are on the correct level.
What you will learn
You'll set out and build masonry structures up to damp proof course.
You'll practise bricklaying and blocklaying techniques.
You'll construct cavity walls using correct methods.
You'll mix and apply mortar, and use tools safely.
You'll read basic construction drawings and measurements.
You'll apply health, safety, and welfare regulations on site.
You'll understand construction methods, materials, and sustainability.
You'll follow site communication procedures.
How you will learn
Learning combines practical sessions in a workshop with classroom-based theory. You'll be assessed through practical assessments in workshop environments, written or online knowledge tests, a portfolio of evidence, and tutor observation. You'll also go through a probation period at the start so the centre can confirm you're working at the right level.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Alliance House 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 bricklaying experience.
Bricklayer (apprentice route): combine work and study toward full trade status.
Masonry worker: work with brick, block, and stone on residential or commercial builds.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying: the natural next step, taking your skills to a higher standard and moving you closer to skilled-worker status.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work with structured training on site.
CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme): required on most UK construction sites; your Level 1 supports your application for a trainee card while you work toward a higher-level qualification.
