Free Level 1 Bricklaying Course in Skelmersdale. Classes run at West Lancashire College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds bricklaying qualification covers the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the trade. The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning. A strong foundation for anyone starting out in construction.
Who this course is for
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge and skills in the subject, for further details please check College website
Entry requirements
Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how to lay bricks and blocks to a range of bonds and patterns.
You'll develop skills in mixing and applying mortar correctly.
You'll learn how to set out and build walls, piers, and corners.
You'll understand how to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
You'll learn how to work safely on site, following health and safety regulations.
You'll develop knowledge of the tools and materials used in bricklaying.
You'll practise measuring, marking out, and checking your work for accuracy.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the college's construction workshops, alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out bricklaying activities to the required standard. The City and Guilds Diploma assessment framework guides what you need to demonstrate throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. West Lancashire College 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 across housebuilding and commercial projects.
Groundworker. Site preparation and groundworks for new builds.
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. Builds on Level 1 skills and takes you closer to working as a qualified bricklayer.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. Required for a CSCS skilled-worker card. Typically completed on the job or through an apprenticeship.
Bricklaying Apprenticeship (Level 2 or 3). Earn while you learn, combining work on site with structured training.
